Director of Design-Build Construction Operations

Overview

Lead High Impact Design Build Projects Across the Southeast - Join Peoples Construction Corporation as Director of Design-Build!

Position Title: Director of Design-Build Construction Operations

Company: Peoples Construction Corporation

Compensation: $100,000 to $150,000 annually + performance and year end bonuses

Employment Type: Full Time

Industry: Commercial and Industrial Construction

Location: Flowood, MS (regional oversight across Mississippi and surrounding states)

Peoples Construction Corporation is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Design-Build Construction Operations to lead and grow our commercial and industrial design-build program. This senior leadership role is responsible for guiding projects from early concept and client engagement through design coordination, budgeting, and successful execution. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape strategy, improve systems, and help drive the next phase of growth for a respected, family-owned contractor with nearly 60 years of success.

You will mentor teams, strengthen client relationships, and directly influence how projects are delivered across the region.

Founded in 1966, Peoples Construction Corporation is a third-generation, family-owned design-build general contractor specializing in commercial and industrial construction. Our projects range from $500,000 to $25 million and serve clients throughout Mississippi and surrounding states. More than 95% of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals — a testament to our focus on quality, integrity, and long-term relationships. We combine deep construction expertise with forward-thinking technology, processes, and people.

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• Lead and oversee all design-build operations for commercial and industrial projects
• Partner with clients to evaluate needs and develop tailored design-build solutions
• Direct budgeting, estimating, design coordination, and project planning
• Oversee development of plans, specifications, and pricing documents
• Coordinate internal teams with architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors
• Build and refine reporting systems to track project progress, timelines, and performance
• Identify and implement process improvements, software, and systems to improve efficiency
• Support site selection and early feasibility analysis
• Strengthen long-term client, community, and industry relationships
• Represent the company in client meetings and professional settings

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of commercial general contracting experience with design-build leadership responsibility
• Deep knowledge of design-build delivery methods and construction operations
• Experience with VDC, CAD, and modern construction technology tools
• Strong understanding of site selection and early project planning
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strategic, self-directed, and forward-thinking professional

• Competitive salary: $100,000 – $150,000
• Performance-based and year-end bonuses
• Bi-weekly pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance options
• Retirement savings plan with profit sharing
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays)
• Paid training and professional certifications
• Technology package (smartphone or tablet)
• Profit sharing and/or employee stock options
• Culture:
  Supportive, family-first environment; long-term stability and career growth
• Leadership role with real influence on company direction

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Occasional regional travel for project oversight

• Based in Flowood, Mississippi
• Regional project oversight across Mississippi and surrounding states

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Peoples Construction Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.