Director of Construction Operations

Director of Construction Operations

KH Properties is seeking a high-capacity construction leader to take ownership of our growing construction platform and help shape the next chapter of our company's growth.

This is not a maintenance construction role.

This is not a bureaucratic corporate position.

This is an opportunity to lead, build, and scale a real construction department inside a growing multifamily owner/operator business with visible impact, meaningful leadership ownership, and long-term opportunity.

About KH Properties

KH Properties is a founder-led multifamily real estate owner, operator, and renovation company with a 24-year track record of acquiring, revitalizing, and long-term owning apartment communities throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States.

We specialize in workforce housing—serving hardworking families by delivering strong value, quality housing, and communities we can be proud of.

Our business focuses on acquiring underperforming or neglected apartment communities and breathing life back into those properties through thoughtful renovation, operational excellence, and long-term stewardship.

Today, KH owns and operates approximately 3,000 apartment units across a growing portfolio and continues to scale intentionally.

Unlike many construction organizations, our work is not transactional.

We own what we build.

That means decisions are made with a long-term ownership mindset focused on:

• quality
• durability
• resident experience
• disciplined execution
• and lasting value

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director of Construction Operations to lead our construction department and oversee renovation execution, capital improvement initiatives, operational systems, team development, and scalable departmental growth.

This role reports directly to the CEO and will serve as one of the company's senior department leaders.

You will lead a team of approximately 30 professionals, including:

• Project Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Site Superintendents
• Construction Coordinators
• Field labor teams
• Skilled trades personnel
• Supplemental subcontractors

This is a hands-on executive leadership role for someone who can operate strategically while staying grounded in practical construction execution.

What Success Looks Like

The right leader will:

• Successfully oversee multiple simultaneous large-scale renovation projects
• Maintain support for stabilized asset capital improvement initiatives
• Build systems capable of consistently delivering targeted production expectations
• Ensure projects are completed within budget
• Strengthen accountability, leadership, and performance throughout the department
• Create scalable construction processes and reporting discipline
• Operate as a trusted executive leader aligned with company vision and values

What We're Looking For

Strong candidates will likely bring:

• Director-level construction leadership experience or equivalent operational ownership
• Residential and/or multifamily construction leadership experience preferred
• Renovation / value-add construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience leading Project Managers and Site Superintendents
• Multi-project oversight experience
• Budgeting / estimating leadership experience
• Subcontractor and labor management experience
• Process improvement / systems implementation experience
• Strong communication and executive presence
• Practical problem-solving ability
• Calm confidence under pressure
• High accountability
• Structured operational thinking
• Leadership maturity
• Strong cultural alignment

Formal education in Construction Management, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, or related disciplines is valued but not required.

Equivalent practical leadership experience is highly respected.

Cultural Fit Matters

KH is an entrepreneurial but disciplined company built around strong values, accountability, and long-term thinking.

We operate through EOS / Traction principles and expect leadership ownership, transparency, disciplined execution, and alignment.

Our values:

• Community: Create an exceptional community that is fulfilling, fun, beautiful, and communicative.
• Integrity: Operate with the highest integrity and do what you say you are going to do on time.
• Quality: Serve our families and team members with the highest quality of product and service.

The right leader will strengthen The KH Way while bringing experience, professionalism, and operational discipline that helps us scale.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $145,000–$165,000

Benefits include:

• Full individual health insurance coverage
• Partial family health contribution
• Dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Full business travel expense coverage
• Apple laptop and office equipment

Long-term, proven leaders at KH may have opportunities to participate in company investment opportunities as part of our ownership-minded culture.

Role Expectations

This is an in-office leadership role based in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City metro).

Requirements:

• Relocation to Kansas City if currently non-local
• Regular travel to project sites
• Approximately 2–3 days at a time, 1–2 weeks per month depending on project activity

This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Why Join KH?

For the right leader, this is an opportunity to:

• Lead a real department
• Build and improve systems
• Develop teams and future leaders
• Work directly with founder ownership
• Operate with meaningful leadership autonomy
• Help revitalize communities
• Join a stable, growing company
• Think with an ownership mindset
• Build something significant

Apply

If you are a practical, high-accountability construction leader who wants to build something meaningful inside a growing multifamily owner/operator business, we would welcome the conversation.

Additional Information

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a standard company background check and employment eligibility verification in accordance with federal law.

Fair & Equal Employment

KH Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.