Director of Construction

Wisconsin's most experienced home builder, trusted for more than 60 years to deliver high-quality residential homes and condominium communities built to last, is hiring a Director of Construction in Pewaukee. The Director of Construction will own the execution of field operations, lead and develop a high-performing construction team, uphold industry-leading quality standards, and drive operational excellence across multiple active project sites. Half in the field and half in the office, this is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.

The ideal candidate is a decisive, solutions-oriented leader who brings deep residential construction experience, strong people management skills, and the grit to run complex builds while elevating the team around them.

Director of Construction Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Construction and Warranty teams
• Oversee quality control, construction standards, and process improvements in alignment with the COO
• Forecast and manage workforce, vendors, materials, schedules, and budgets to ensure projects finish on time and within cost
• Build strong subcontractor relationships and manage performance across active sites
• Conduct field inspections to verify progress, quality, and safety compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and implement new processes and tools
• Resolve project issues, subcontractor challenges, and customer concerns to ensure top-tier satisfaction
• Collaborate closely with COO as the right-hand partner in departmental strategy, operations, and execution
• Ensure all post-construction warranty work is completed accurately and on time
• Manage staffing needs and workload balance across the department

Director of Construction Requirements:

• 5+ years of residential construction experience
• 1+ years of people-leadership experience in construction, overseeing full teams and handling performance management
• Proven experience as a Project Manager overseeing field operations from start to finish
• Bachelor's degree in construction management
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and workforce planning experience
• Hands-on experience performing job-site inspections
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and balance field work with leadership responsibilities
• Track record of process improvement and operational efficiency
• Experience with Mark Systems is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + Annual discretionary bonus tied to company performance
• Company vehicle + company cellphone
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA
• Life, AD&D, STD & LTD
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO increasing with tenure
• Family-forward flexibility and early closures before holidays
• Monthly company lunch, peer recognition programs, and team events
• Strong mentorship from COO and leadership that invests in growth
• Stable company with exceptional employee retention

This role is built for a builder at heart, someone who cares about quality, respects the craft, leads from the front, and wants to shape a legacy. If you're ready to lead with excellence and leave a mark, step in. Apply now! #LI-DB1