Director of Strategy & Financial Planning

Drive the future of commercial construction strategy and financial planning in a role that blends leadership, operational insight, and growth-focused decision-making. The Director of Strategy and Financial Planning will oversee enterprise-wide initiatives, translating high-level strategies into actionable plans while aligning financial performance with operational execution. This position collaborates closely with operations, preconstruction, business development, and finance teams to ensure strategic initiatives are achievable, sustainable, and positioned for long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that align operational capacity with financial objectives.
• Identify new market opportunities, partnerships, and acquisitions to support commercial construction growth.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity to continuously refine construction strategy.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve efficiency, innovation, and overall organizational performance.

Organizational Alignment and Communication

• Translate enterprise strategies into measurable objectives, milestones, and KPIs for all relevant departments.
• Clearly communicate strategic priorities and financial goals to teams across operations, preconstruction, business development, and finance.
• Partner with department leaders during planning cycles to ensure initiatives support organization-wide objectives.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking, operational leadership, and collaboration across the company.

Financial and Operational Integration

• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure financial planning supports strategic goals and resource allocation.
• Oversee long-term budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning to enable scalable growth.
• Balance business development ambitions with operational capabilities to ensure successful delivery of commercial construction projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in strategy, operations, or financial leadership within commercial construction.
• Proven experience leading strategy and financial planning initiatives in a commercial construction environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial performance to operational drivers.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience influencing executive-level stakeholders and driving organizational change.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster a results-oriented, collaborative culture.
• Deep understanding of construction operations, project delivery, and business planning.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.