Director of Construction

• Support constructability and risk reviews from due diligence through construction documents.


• Review drawings and specs to flag coordination gaps, scope ambiguity, and cost/schedule risks.


• Track and resolve review comments with architects, engineers, and consultants.


• Support value engineering while protecting design intent and asset performance.


• Help develop preliminary budgets, schedules, and execution plans.


• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders through design, permitting, construction, and turnover.


• Track consultant deliverables and follow up on open items.


• Prepare agendas, meeting notes, and action-item logs.


• Support coordination with municipal authorities, inspectors, and utility providers


• Support RFPs for contractors/consultants, including bid distribution, interviews, and reference checks.


• Prepare bid tabs and scope comparisons; flag exclusions and inconsistencies.


• Support contract, exhibit, and scope-of-work drafting and review.


• Help ensure clear scope, complete documentation, and sound risk allocation before award.


• Monitor contractor performance against contract, budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.


• Conduct site visits and OAC meetings; document and follow up on corrective actions.


• Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, pay apps, and schedules for accuracy.


• Resolve routine issues and escalate significant risks promptly.


• Maintain project records and provide concise status updates.


• Coordinate punch-list, inspections, as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranty documentation.


• Support turnover to Asset Management.


• Manage warranty/post-completion issues through resolution.


• Participate in post-project reviews and capture lessons learned. 

Required

• 2–7 years of relevant experience in commercial construction, general contracting, construction management, engineering, architecture, development, or a related field.


• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and payment applications.


• Ability to organize multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and follow issues through resolution.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with internal leaders, consultants, contractors, and field personnel.


• Willingness and ability to maintain regular presence in the company's Houston office and at active project sites, with occasional travel and extended hours during critical project phases.


• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.