Director of Construction - Civil

Director of Construction – Civil Construction - St. Louis, MO

Metric Geo is confidentially partnered with an established heavy civil contractor in the St. Louis market to identify an experienced Director of Construction to join their leadership team.

This is a senior-level opportunity for a proven construction leader who can oversee project delivery, develop project and field teams, and ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight across active construction projects
• Manage and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, costs, production, and overall performance
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with contract requirements
• Review project performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability
• Assist project teams with complex scheduling, contractual, and operational issues
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and resources across projects
• Work closely with estimating and preconstruction teams during project handoff
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, municipalities, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Establish consistent construction processes, standards, and accountability across project teams
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing project and field personnel
• Participate in project planning, forecasting, and strategic construction decisions
• Support the company's continued growth through strong project execution and client relationships

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction
• Previous experience as a Director of Construction, Senior Project Manager, General Superintendent, or similar leadership position
• Strong background in earthwork, underground utilities, site development, grading or related civil construction
• Proven experience overseeing multiple projects and project teams
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, budgets, contracts, forecasting, and project financials
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Project Managers and Superintendents
• Experience with DOT, municipal, commercial, or other public-sector projects preferred
• Strong relationships within the St. Louis/Missouri construction market highly valued
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills