Senior Director, Construction

• Provide executive leadership and oversight across a portfolio of active and upcoming ground-up multifamily developments, ranging from $50M to $250M+ each.
• Lead the entire construction lifecycle: entitlement input, preconstruction, bid leveling, procurement, field execution, inspections, closeout, and turnover.
• Drive portfolio-wide consistency in schedule tracking, budget performance, field operations, and reporting across projects in various geographies.
• Maintain high-level visibility into site conditions, resource constraints, supply chain challenges, and subcontractor performance.

• Work with Development leaders to influence product design, project phasing, and delivery schedules that align with entitlements, pro formas, and market positioning.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to manage construction draws, capital call planning, cost-to-complete forecasts, and investment reporting.
• Partner with Legal, Risk, and Insurance on contract negotiation, claims prevention, and dispute resolution.
• Lead a smooth project transition process to Property Management and Asset Management, ensuring all documentation, commissioning, and warranty scopes are complete.

• Oversee preconstruction activities including plan reviews, constructability assessments, budget validation, and scheduling.
• Lead internal and external teams through bid scoping, trade partner selection, contract finalization, and GMP development.
• Develop strategies for cost engineering, VE alternatives, and system/material optimization that support project feasibility.

• Build and scale a high-performing internal construction organization, with clear leadership structure, training programs, and succession planning.
• Set measurable goals and enforce accountability standards for field teams, project managers, estimators, schedulers, and safety officers.
• Promote a culture rooted in integrity, operational excellence, safety-first mindset, and innovation.

• Establish and enforce rigorous jobsite safety programs, contractor onboarding, and compliance protocols.
• Proactively manage and mitigate project risk, including permitting delays, subcontractor defaults, unforeseen site conditions, and schedule exposure.
• Own coordination with permitting authorities, utility companies, and inspection agencies across multiple jurisdictions.

• Deliver accurate, transparent, and timely reports on project status, schedule variance, cash flow, trade partner issues, and upcoming risks.
• Represent the construction platform with executive leadership, investors, joint venture partners, and lenders.
• Create and maintain a standardized reporting framework across the organization for construction KPIs, site visit notes, and milestone tracking.

• Strong track record of delivering wood-frame, podium, wrap, and Type I concrete construction.
• Skilled at navigating entitlements, code interpretation, plan checks, inspections, and certificate of occupancy processes.
• Strong communicator with executive presence; experienced in presenting to investment partners, institutional capital, and internal boards.
• Thoughtful, decisive, and calm under pressure, with the ability to lead through ambiguity and tight deadlines.
• Equally comfortable with high-level strategy and hands-on field operations.

• 15+ years of progressive construction management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or executive leadership role overseeing large, multifamily construction portfolios.
• Demonstrated success managing $250M+ in concurrent construction work across multiple sites and regions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field required. Master’s in Real Estate or MBA preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required. Preferred certifications include PMP, LEED AP, DBIA, or CM-Lean.
• Deep understanding of project delivery methods, contract structures (GMP, Lump Sum, CMAR), construction means & methods, and building systems.
• Advanced knowledge of software including Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam, and CMiC.

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