Director of Construction

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Job description:

About the Opportunity

Elk River Recruiting is partnering with a growing commercial construction firm in the Raleigh area seeking a Project Manager to lead ground-up and large-scale renovation projects, with a focus on hospitality construction.

This role is ideal for someone who brings a strong combination of field experience and technical understanding of construction processes, and who can confidently manage projects from early planning through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination
• Collaborate closely with Superintendents and field teams
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Handle RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project reporting
• Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders and leadership

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in commercial construction
• Demonstrated experience managing ground-up or large-scale commercial projects, typically in the $10M range or 50,000 sqft.
• Strong field background (Superintendent or Foreman experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and project planning
• Experience with construction management software (Procore, MS Project, Primavera, etc.)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Background

• Experience in hospitality or hotel construction
• Exposure to technical or design-related aspects of construction (e.g., engineering coordination, project planning, or similar)
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven project environments
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus, but not required

Additional Information

• Candidates will be asked to provide a project list early in the interview process, including project scope, size, and individual responsibilities
• This role requires the ability to take full ownership of projects from planning through execution

Apply

If you have a strong background in commercial construction and are looking to take ownership of impactful, large-scale projects, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is the largest construction project you have managed from start to finish (include approximate budget and square footage)?
• Are you able to provide a project list (including project size, scope, and your role) after an initial screening interview if requested?
• Please briefly describe your experience with ground-up commercial construction projects or multi-million commercial renovation projects (hospitality experience is a plus but not required).