Construction Director

Description

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for fostering a high-performing project management team, improving and evolving operational processes, and ensuring client-focused execution on all projects.

• Implement long-term plans aligned with RCC’s strategic goals, ensuring operational readiness and scalable processes.
• Uphold the highest quality standards across all workstreams—self-perform, subcontractors, and partners.
• Provide executive-level reporting on key project and departmental metrics, challenges, and successes.
• Empower project teams through effective delegation while supporting their development and decision-making autonomy.
• Encourage innovation within teams to support RCC’s Strategic Objectives and long-term growth.
• Design and implement formal training and onboarding programs to ensure technical and leadership readiness.
• Create a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability within the Operations team.
• Maintain a deep understanding of construction processes, building codes, and safety requirements across market sectors.
• Anticipate and address project and team dynamics by adjusting leadership strategies as needed.
• Foster client and partner relationships from pursuit through closeout, serving as a trusted representative of RCC.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project and operational risks to ensure consistent delivery across all projects.
• Make timely, informed decisions based on data, experience, and RCC’s core values—especially under pressure.
• Research and implement technologies that enhance productivity, collaboration, and data visibility.
• Identify inefficiencies and lead initiatives to streamline the project management lifecycle.
• Build leadership pipelines and succession plans to grow future talent from within.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure all project teams follow safety guidelines and protocols.
• Use performance data and KPIs to drive project outcomes, profitability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers, providing clear performance expectations and growth opportunities.
• Optimize team resourcing and ensure project teams are aligned to client expectations and project complexity.
• Oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, quality, and schedule milestones.
• Lead change management efforts related to new systems, processes, and technologies to support continuous improvement.
• Resolve conflicts or disputes efficiently with subcontractors, suppliers, design partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., EEO, DOL, OSHA) and proactively address gaps or issues as they arise.

Requirements

River City Construction LLC (RCC) is seeking a Construction Director with extensive industry experience to lead and inspire a team of Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers. This individual will drive operational excellence and project performance across RCC’s operations in the Central Illinois region while maintaining alignment with our organization's purpose, vision, values, and strategy.

• Clearly articulate goals, expectations, and outcomes across all levels of the project and operations team.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance