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Director of Residential Construction

We are partnered with a residential construction company to find a hands-on, forward-thinking Director of Residential Construction to lead day-to-day operations across all homebuilding projects. This critical leadership role will serve as the President’s right hand, overseeing construction execution, ensuring quality standards, and building a strong, high-performing team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated construction leader with solid field experience and business acumen, who is looking to grow into a long-term leadership role within a collaborative, growth-oriented company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all active residential construction projects, each managed by a superintendent and support team
• Manage project scheduling, site coordination, quality control, and warranty service to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Partner with the President on operations planning and company growth initiatives
• Review site plans, budgets, construction schedules, and monitor field progress
• Ensure field teams are accountable for performance, compliance, and timeline goals
• Support hiring, training, and development of construction personnel
• Act as a liaison between office and field teams to drive communication and issue resolution
• Promote a culture of professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement
• Help review and improve internal construction processes
• Occasionally assist in reviewing estimates

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or related field)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in residential construction, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong hands-on knowledge of the homebuilding process, including site development and field coordination
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and field staff simultaneously
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in an office-based role with regular site visits within the Hampton Roads area
• Ambition for long-term leadership growth and close collaboration with executive leadership

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