Job Description
Construction Director
Lead a high-profile portfolio of diverse projects across the DC region. Mentor top field teams while driving operational excellence.
This established and highly respected builder has built a reputation for delivering complex, high-visibility projects across a variety of market sectors. Their collaborative culture, strong leadership team, and commitment to craftsmanship make them an excellent long-term home for construction professionals looking to make a significant impact.
Job Description
Oversee a portfolio of multiple concurrent construction projects throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project superintendents and field personnel. Evaluate project performance and proactively identify areas requiring operational support. Assist field teams with planning, sequencing, logistics, subcontractor management, and means and methods. Support project teams in resolving field challenges while maintaining accountability and ownership at the project level. Conduct regular site visits to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and productivity objectives are achieved. Partner with operations leadership to standardise best practices and enhance project delivery. Foster strong relationships with subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders. Monitor resource allocation across projects and recommend solutions to improve overall performance. Drive successful execution of projects ranging from commercial interiors to historic restoration and hospitality developments.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Proven experience as a Senior Superintendent, General Superintendent, or equivalent field leadership role. Demonstrated success managing and supporting multiple projects simultaneously, ideally four to five active projects at once. Extensive construction experience within one or more of the following sectors: Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Commercial Interiors, Historic Restoration, Building Rehabilitation, Adaptive Reuse and Revitalisation Projects. Strong understanding of construction means and methods. Experience working with specialty restoration scopes such as masonry, roofing systems, waterproofing, façade restoration, windows, doors, architectural metals, ornamental plaster, and structural stabilisation is highly desirable. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to mentor and develop field personnel while building trust and accountability. Strong subcontractor relationships and field coordination expertise. High emotional intelligence with a collaborative leadership style. Ability to travel throughout Washington, DC and the surrounding Beltway region.
What's on Offer
Base salary between 150,000K-170,000K + company car and vehicle allowance. 401k Match. 3 weeks PTO. Lead complex and rewarding projects that combine new construction, renovation, and historic preservation. Influence the success of multiple projects while shaping field operations across the business. Work with experienced industry leaders who value collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. Join a company known for quality workmanship, repeat clientele, and challenging projects. Enjoy exposure to a diverse portfolio with typical project values of $5M-$10M and meaningful leadership responsibility from day one.
Interested? Apply today.
Contact Victoria Grady Quote job ref JN-092026-7111541
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bethesda, Maryland |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$170,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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