Construction Director

Join Great Rivers Greenway, a collaborative and mission-driven organization where passionate people work together to create, care for, and connect the region through an exceptional network of greenways. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals while contributing to a mission that makes a lasting impact on our community.

What We Offer:

Great Rivers Greenway offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off :
  Vacation starts at 120 hours annually, monthly sick time accrual of eight (8) hours, and 12 paid holidays.
• Employer-Paid Health Coverage for Employees
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  Options include Medical (PPO or HDHP), dental, vision, life insurance (1x salary), and short- and long-term disability.
• Health & Tax-Advantaged Accounts
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  Employer contributions to HRA or HSA, plus FSA, limited-purpose FSA, and dependent care account options.
• Retirement Savings: 457(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (vesting applies).
• Relocation Assistance: May be available for the selected candidate, based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
• Additional Perks
  : $75 monthly cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, free parking, employer-paid professional development and memberships, with a great location at the Foundry in Midtown St. Louis.

Position Summary:

Great Rivers Greenway is seeking a dynamic and experienced Construction Director to lead the successful delivery of greenway capital projects across the region. This full-time, on-site, salaried position with benefits plays a critical leadership role in overseeing construction management practices, personnel, and partner firms to bring our regional vision to life.

The Construction Director provides strategic and operational leadership for both internal Construction Managers and external construction management firms, contractors, and design consultant teams. This role is responsible for guiding projects through pre-construction and construction phases, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with Great Rivers Greenway’s mission, vision, and regional plan.

You will oversee multiple capital and capital repair projects while simultaneously managing scopes, risks, budgets, schedules, and deliverables through our web-based project controls system. In addition to driving project execution, this role analyzes data and project outcomes to continuously improve construction practices and long-term results across the organization.

Reporting to the Chief of Planning & Projects, this is a people-leader position managing a team of internal Construction Managers while directing external consultants, contractors, and construction partners.

This role works closely with Project Managers and Civic Engagement Managers to ensure community members are informed, engaged, and heard throughout the construction process. Building strong relationships with elected officials, neighborhood leaders, technical stakeholders, and regional partners is essential to success.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong leadership and supervisory experience
• Deep knowledge of construction management and project delivery
• Expertise in risk management, budget oversight, and schedule control
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Clear, confident communication skills across technical and public audiences
• Commitment to teamwork, public service, and Great Rivers Greenway’s mission

If you’re passionate about delivering impactful public infrastructure projects that connect people to parks and greenway and want to lead teams that shape the region’s future we’d love to meet you!

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and manage the internal Construction Management team to successfully deliver greenway construction projects aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee capital construction budgets of up to $50 million annually while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Establish clear expectations, workflows, and goals for Construction Managers while providing mentorship,…