Director of Construction

Description

Haverkamp Construction, based in Ames, Iowa, is a leading General Contractor that focuses on building high-quality multifamily communities—including student housing, market-rate apartments, and active 55+ living developments. The company has successfully designed, built, and stabilized over 2,500 apartment units in Iowa.  

We operate under the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which brings structure, alignment, and accountability to every level of our organization. This system helps us stay focused on what matters most—delivering exceptional communities through consistent execution and team cohesion. 

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:
Stewardship, Service, Hard Work, Accountability, Results-Driven Performance, and Integrity. These principles guide every project, every team, and every decision we make. We take pride in building exceptional communities and in building a company culture that values doing the right thing—every time. 

Haverkamp Construction is a leading general contractor with a focus on delivering high-quality multifamily residential projects. Our reputation is built on six core values: stewardship, service, hard work, accountability, results-driven performance, and integrity. 

 The Director of Construction plays a key leadership role in ensuring our multifamily projects are delivered with excellence—from breaking ground to final turnover. This role sits on the Leadership Team and is responsible for achieving company-wide goals, monitoring key metrics, and ensuring the right people are in the right seats based on GWC (Get it, Want it, and Capacity to do it). 

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership position that not only requires advanced construction technical knowledge, but also requires embracing the ability to lead, and hold teams accountable, and exhibit strong belief in process-driven execution. 

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for professionals who not only have the technical skills to lead but also embrace our values and are committed to building communities where people love to live. 

  Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead with stewardship: Oversee all construction activities with an ownership mindset, managing resources wisely and ensuring projects reflect our commitment to excellence and lasting value. 
• Serve others first: Support and develop project teams, superintendents, and field crews, creating an environment where collaboration, mentorship, and communication thrive. 
• Drive project execution from preconstruction through final turnover, managing schedules, budgets, logistics, and subcontractor performance. 
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company policies. 
• Foster a culture of hard work and accountability, where teams are clear on expectations and empowered to take ownership of results. 
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and development partners to solve problems proactively and maintain schedule momentum. 
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds company quality standards and client expectations. 
• Use KPIs and regular reporting to drive results and continuous improvement across all active job sites. 
• Own and drive continuous improvement in scheduling, communication, documentation, and project delivery. 
• Demonstrate unwavering integrity, making decisions that prioritize long-term results over shortcuts. 
• Act as a role model of integrity, consistently demonstrating ethical behavior and transparency in decision-making and communication. 
• Use weekly scorecards and KPIs to track and improve project performance, labor efficiency, schedules, and quality benchmarks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. 
• 10+ years of progressive construction leadership experience, with a strong focus on multifamily residential preferred. 
• Strong understanding of all facets of ground-up multifamily construction, including sitework, structural, MEP, and finishes. 
• A natural leader who brings clarity, focus, and accountability to every job and every team. 
• Proven success managing multiple large-scale projects and diverse field teams. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Demonstrates exceptional character—consistently acting with integrity, humility, professionalism, and respect for others. 
• Proficient in project management and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Excel, etc). 
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.