Director of Construction

📍 Waukesha, WI

Industry: Commercial Construction & Remodeling

Our recruiting firm has partnered with a growing commercial construction and remodeling company in Waukesha, WI seeking an experienced Director of Construction to lead operations and drive strategic growth.

This organization delivers high-quality commercial construction projects and, with a strong project pipeline, is expanding its executive leadership team in Waukesha.

The Director of Construction will serve as the senior leader overseeing commercial construction operations in Waukesha while also contributing directly to business development and revenue growth.

This is a 50/50 leadership role balancing:

• Construction operations management

• Business development and relationship growth

The Director of Construction will oversee project lifecycle management, ensure profitability, and expand the company’s presence within the commercial construction market.

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  Lead all commercial construction operations in Waukesha, WI

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  Manage Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams

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  Maintain P&L responsibility and drive strong gross margins

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  Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability

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  Support a $9M revenue target with projected year-over-year growth

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  Develop relationships with brokers, property management firms, and commercial construction partners

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  Strengthen subcontractor and vendor networks

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  Implement scalable operational processes to support continued hiring and expansion

• 7+ years of leadership experience in commercial construction

• Experience as a Construction Director, Senior Project Manager, or Operations Leader

• Strong financial acumen with P&L oversight

• Business development experience and established industry relationships

• Background in commercial construction

• Strong executive presence and team leadership skills

Candidates will complete a Culture Index assessment as part of the interview process.

This Director of Construction opportunity in Waukesha, WI offers executive-level influence within a growing commercial construction organization. You will shape operational strategy, lead diverse commercial projects, and contribute directly to revenue growth.

If you are a commercially driven construction leader ready to step into a strategic Director of Construction role in Waukesha, we encourage you to apply.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.