Director of Construction

Skillforce, Inc.

. Lead and manage Florida Project Managers and construction personnel .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeFernandina Beach • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in managing construction projects, overseeing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with Florida Building Code and safety regulations. Proficient in project management, budgeting, and maintaining quality standards throughout the construction process.

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Construction Project ManagementFinancial Performance MonitoringLeadership in ConstructionFlorida Building Code KnowledgeConstruction Management Software

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Hard Skills

Construction FinancialsProject SchedulingProcurement ManagementProject ControlsChange Order ManagementQuality Standards ComplianceOperational Risk IdentificationPerformance EvaluationBudget ManagementStaffing Plans Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingAccountability

Tools & Technologies

BuildertrendConstruction Management Software

Industry Keywords

Residential ConstructionLarge-Scale Construction OperationsFlorida-Specific Construction RequirementsSafety RequirementsBuilding Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage Florida Project Managers and construction personnel
Oversee the full construction portfolio from preconstruction and permitting through completion, turnover, and warranty
Develop and manage annual operating plans, budgets, staffing plans, project schedules, and performance goals
Monitor project profitability, budgets, cost-to-complete, cash flow, change orders, and overall financial performance
Provide hands-on leadership in the field and ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
Review project schedules, look-ahead plans, staffing, trade performance, procurement, and recovery plans
Manage trade partners and vendors, including performance evaluations, scope reviews, and replacement decisions
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, building codes, inspections, quality standards, and applicable Florida regulations
Partner with preconstruction, purchasing, land development, and other internal teams to ensure projects are fully prepared for construction
Oversee customer communication, turnover, closeout, warranty, and resolution of significant customer concerns
Establish and maintain consistent construction processes, documentation, reporting, and project controls
Conduct regular project and portfolio reviews and report financial performance, risks, staffing, and operational priorities to executive leadership
Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions to improve project performance and support regional growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of construction experience with significant leadership responsibility
Proven experience managing multiple construction projects and project management teams
Strong understanding of construction financials, scheduling, procurement, contracts, and project controls
Experience with residential construction and/or large-scale construction operations preferred
Knowledge of Florida Building Code and Florida-specific construction requirements
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong field presence and accountability
Experience with construction management software such as Buildertrend or similar platforms preferred
Must be located in the Fernandina Beach, Florida area for local project site visits
Willingness to travel occasionally to the main office in Atlanta, Georgia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Aggressive bonus structure
Remote work
Occasional travel to the main office in Atlanta, GA