Director of Construction

The Regional Construction Director oversees all construction operations within the assigned region, including asset management, project management, and field supervision. This role provides leadership to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Cotton’s standards for quality and customer service. The Director is responsible for driving operational performance, maintaining project profitability, and supporting the consistent delivery of construction services across the region.

• Operational Leadership & Project Oversight
• Oversee all construction operations for assigned regions.
• Coordinate with Construction Project Coordinators to ensure appropriate management and staffing across projects.
• Ensure adherence to construction protocols, project policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, review status reports, and provide weekly production updates to the EVP.
• Manage construction schedules to ensure timely project completion and delivery.
• Conduct regular job site visits to monitor work in progress and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and building codes.
• Team Management & Develop men
• tLead and directly manage Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors
• .Assign PMs/APMs to projects and monitor workload balance
• .Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members
• .Conduct formal performance evaluations and recommend training, development, and career growth opportunities
• .Identify high-potential candidates and provide hiring recommendations
• .Support the development and implementation of project personnel training programs
• ol Control costs on all construction projects to maintain budget alignment and profitabilit
• y.Monitor and analyze gross profit on active construction project
• s.Participate in budget development, forecasting, and financial review
• s.Assist with vendor and supplier payment approvals as require
• d.
  Safety, Quality & Complia
• nce Ensure all Cotton and OSHA safety standards are met on every construction proje
• ct.
  
  Direct project-level safety initiatives and coordinate with the Health & Safety Officer for sites requiring elevated oversig
• ht.
  
  Ensure proper staffing of safety personnel across construction projec
• ts.
  
  Lead quality assurance efforts, ensuring compliance with company standards and client expectatio
• ns.
  Vendor, Client & Stakeholder Manage
• ment Oversee vendor relations, subcontractor performance evaluation, and contract approvals for vendors and suppli
• ers.
  
  Support conflict resolution with staff, vendors, or clients to ensure timely and effective resolut
• ion.
  
  Assist with vendor contracts, scopes, budgets, and site safety pl
• ans.
  
  Oversee customer service and warranty support on construction proje
• cts.
  
  Manage permit and inspection issues as nee
• ded.
  Process Improvement & Operational Effic
• iency
  
  Develop, implement, and refine workflows and processes for daily construction operat
• ions.
  
  Review project production weekly and ensure consistent performance standards across t
• eams.
  
  Support integration, communication, and alignment across operational staff and project t

• tions8 to 10 years of management experience overseeing construction operations, field teams, or project management gr
• oups.
  
  Construction Supervisor License (CSL) requ
• ired.
  
  Strong background in commercial construction, restoration, or large-scale field operat
• ions.
  
  Experience leading multi-site project teams and managing high-volume, fast-paced work environm
• ents.
  
  Strong construction knowl
• edge.
  
  Good driving record (required for insurability to drive a company vehicle and represent the comp
• any).Minimum age of twenty-one (21) with at least three (3) years of verifiable driving experi
• ence.
  
  No more than one (1) moving violation in the past three y
• ions.
  
  No high-speed moving violations in the past three y
• ears.
  
  Ability to get in and out of a vehicle frequently and drive for the majority of the workday to and from appointments and the of
• fice.
  
  Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time to complete paperwork or manage job sites in the f
• ield.
  
  Ability to lift 50
• lbs.
  
  Ability to work in a smoky environ
• ment.
  
  Ability to travel throughout the United States and potentially internationally for extended periods (to proactively chase, consult, market, secure business, and meet project ne
• eds).Ability to work an on-call schedule, which may require late evenings, early mornings, weekends, and long extended hours with little no