Assistant Director of Construction

Job Description

Job Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION

Full-Time | On-Site

Location:

Mayer, Arizona

Reports To:

Director of Construction

Project Value:

$5M to $40M+ (multiple concurrent phases of a single long-term development)

Project Duration:

Ongoing, multi-year build-out (up to 10 years)

Travel:

Regular travel between active phases/sites within the project

Software:

BuilderTrend, or similar to Procore, Primavera P6 / MS Project, Bluebeam, Sage / QuickBooks

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Construction to manage multiple concurrent phases and scopes of work within a single large-scale, long-term development spanning up to a decade. This is an individual-contributor leadership role, not a supervisory position over other Project Managers — the ideal candidate is skilled at running several active workstreams at once, maintaining continuity and consistency across phases as the project evolves over multiple years, and serving as a trusted second to the Director of Construction on planning, budgeting, and field execution across the full life of the development.

• Lead pre-construction planning for multiple concurrent phases of the development, including scope development, budget review, and schedule creation for each

• Collaborate with the estimating team to review bids, scopes of work, and contract documents across active and upcoming phases

• Identify risks specific to each phase and develop mitigation strategies, while tracking how they affect the project's overall multi-year timeline

• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and local jurisdictions on permitting and approvals across all active phases

• Develop and maintain detailed schedules for each concurrent phase using Primavera P6 or MS Project

• Establish milestones, phasing plans, and critical path activities that account for dependencies between phases

• Conduct regular schedule updates across all active phases and communicate impacts to stakeholders

• Proactively identify schedule risks in any phase and implement corrective actions to keep the overall development on track

• Prepare and distribute look-ahead schedules (2-week, 4-week) for field teams and subcontractors on each active phase

• Source, qualify, and onboard subcontractors across the multiple phases of the development

• Issue RFPs, review bids, and make award recommendations in coordination with estimating for each phase

• Negotiate subcontract terms, scopes of work, and pricing

• Manage subcontractor performance across concurrent phases, including schedule adherence, quality, and safety compliance

• Maintain a long-term subcontractor and supplier database suited to a decade-long build-out

• Manage budgets independently for each active phase, from award through final billing

• Review and approve subcontractor pay applications, change orders, and invoices for each phase

• Track and report cost-to-complete forecasts across all concurrent phases on a regular basis

• Identify and process owner change orders in a timely manner

• Minimize overruns through proactive cost management across every active workstream

• Serve as primary point of contact between field superintendents, owners, and design teams across all active phases

• Conduct regular site visits across each concurrent phase to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance

• Facilitate weekly owner meetings, OAC meetings, and subcontractor coordination meetings for each phase

• Manage RFI, submittal, and drawing log processes across the full project lifecycle

• Ensure all work meets contract documents, local codes, and quality standards

• Manage punch list development, tracking, and completion for each phase as it reaches closeout

• Coordinate building inspections, occupancy permits, and owner training phase by phase

• Assemble and deliver closeout documentation, including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties, for each completed phase

• Conduct post-phase reviews and lessons-learned sessions to carry improvements forward into later phases

• Act as a trusted second to the Director of Construction across the full, multi-year life of the development

• Provide continuity of institutional knowledge as the project transitions between phases over the course of up to 10 years

• Escalate cross-phase risks, resourcing needs, and budget concerns directly to the Director

• Stand in for the Director on active phases when needed

• 10+ years of project management experience in commercial and/or residential construction

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects or phases simultaneously, ideally on a single large-scale, multi-year development

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects valued at $1M or greater

• Proficiency with scheduling software and implementation (BuilderTrend, or equivalent)

• Experience with a construction management platform

• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, scopes of work, and change order management

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent field experience, degree not required)

• PMP, CCM, or LEED certification

• Experience on long-duration, multi-phase developments (mixed-use, multifamily, or master-planned communities)

• Established subcontractor network in the local market

• OSHA 30-Hour certification

• Base Salary

• Vehicle

• Phone Stipend

• Performance-based bonus program

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Ongoing professional development and training support