Brokerage, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Permits, Building Renovation, Capital Project, Change Requests/Orders, Commercial Construction, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Projects, Leadership, Leasing, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Real Estate Development, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Selection
Director of Construction – Tampa, FL
Our client, a nationally recognized real estate developer, is seeking a Director of Construction to lead construction operations, tenant improvement projects, and capital improvement initiatives throughout the Tampa market.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of construction projects, including tenant improvements, building renovations, and new construction.
- Manage architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors throughout design, permitting, and construction.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, bids, contracts, change orders, and vendor selection.
- Partner closely with leasing and property management teams to deliver an exceptional tenant experience.
- Review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with design standards, budgets, and project timelines.
- Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and adherence to project schedules.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with tenants, contractors, municipalities, and permitting officials.
- Mentor and lead a team of construction professionals.
- Support capital projects and major maintenance initiatives across the portfolio.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
- 10–15+ years of progressive construction management experience.
- Experience managing commercial construction projects, including tenant improvement work.
- Background with developers, owners, major brokerage firms, or commercial general contractors preferred.
- Strong budgeting, project management, and leadership skills.
- Experience overseeing larger-scale commercial projects is highly desirable.
Highlights
- Tampa-based leadership opportunity.
- Significant focus on tenant improvement and commercial interior construction projects.
- Opportunity to work for a nationally recognized real estate developer.
- Strong benefits package.
- Better work-life balance than in many traditional general contractor environments.
- High level of visibility and impact within the organization.