Director of Construction - Government - Hamilton VA

My client is actively hiring for a Director of Construction based out in Hamilton, Virginia.

Client Details

My client was founded in 2005, has evolved from its roots as an engineering firm to become a leading General Contractor in the construction industry. With a current team of 52 dedicated professionals, we have ambitious plans to expand our workforce to 65 as we reach an impressive $45 million arr. Our project portfolio encompasses a diverse range of public federal, state, and local government ventures, as well as private facility developments.

Description

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Develop and execute long- and short-term construction strategies aligned with company growth goals.

• Lead all construction operations, managing both project and field teams for successful execution.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Represent my clients in high-level client meetings and industry events, especially in the Design-Build market.

• Cultivate relationships with architects, engineers, and developers to generate new project opportunities.

Project & Field Management

• Oversee multiple active jobsites ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality benchmarks.

• Support PMs and superintendents to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and deliver on expectations.

Estimating, Budgeting & Cost Control

• Guide preconstruction and estimating teams to develop accurate budgets and winning proposals.

• Monitor financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities across all projects.

Quality, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure projects meet high-quality standards and comply with local and federal regulations.

• Support GSA clearance compliance and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Team Development & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and grow a collaborative team of 28+ professionals (PMs & Field Teams)

• Champion my clients values and promote a performance-driven, team-first culture.

Contract Management & Negotiations

• Oversee contract development and negotiations with clients, subs, and vendors.

• Ensure all agreements align with project goals and safeguard my clients interests.

Profile

• 10-15+ years of construction experience with a strong Design-Build background

• Proven leadership, ideally as a PX or similar, ready for a Director-level role

• Exceptional soft skills-motivated, hands-on, detail-oriented, and collaborative

• Bachelor's Degree required; Civil Engineering preferred

• Strong understanding of public/municipal and federal construction markets

• Concrete self-perform experience is a plus

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary: $ USD 170,000+ (depending on experience)
• PTO- 20 days
• 401k Match
• Car Allowance- 800/mo
• EZ Pass
• continuing education assistance
• Bonus Structure
• Health Insurance
• Catered Lunch on Friday
• Company events
• and much more!!

Please Apply if you are interested, profiles will be reviewed within 24 hours!!

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