Director of Construction - Residential

Job Description

Trueline's client, a boutique luxury residential builder with a long-standing reputation for craftsmanship, service, and attention to detail, is seeking a Director of Residential Construction to join their team in Boca Raton, Florida. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a construction professional who thrives in the field, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants a clear path toward senior leadership and eventual business succession.

What You'll Do as the Director of Residential Construction:

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• Lead and support field operations across luxury custom home construction and high-end renovation projects
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• Manage and mentor Field Superintendents while serving as a resource for Project Managers and office staff
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• Act as the primary field leadership presence for clients, architects, designers, subcontractors, and vendors
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• Fill in for Field Superintendents when needed to keep projects moving forward
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• Solve field challenges, coordinate communication, and drive accountability across multiple active projects
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• Review plans, specifications, and project documentation to identify issues before they impact construction
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• Oversee quality control, safety compliance, inspections, punch lists, and project closeout activities
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• Coordinate service and warranty work for completed projects while maintaining exceptional client relationships
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• Support bidding efforts, constructability reviews, and project planning activities
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• Conduct owner walkthroughs and oversee move-in operations
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• Facilitate communication between field and office teams to improve efficiency and project execution
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• Attend regular team meetings and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture
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Must-Haves as the Director of Residential Construction:

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• Experience in luxury residential construction, custom homes, high-end renovations, or a closely related market
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• Background as a Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, Project Manager, or similar construction leadership role
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• Strong understanding of residential construction means, methods, sequencing, and best practices
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• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and interior design plans
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• Proven experience managing subcontractors, schedules, quality control, and client relationships
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• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
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• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
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• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in the field
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• Comfort using construction software, project management tools, and technology platforms
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• Professional presence with high-net-worth clientele
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Nice-to-Haves as the Director of Residential Construction:

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• Experience building luxury custom homes in South Florida
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• Knowledge of both ground-up construction and large-scale renovation projects
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• Experience creating or maintaining CPM schedules
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• Previous responsibility for supervising multiple Superintendents or project teams
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• Desire to grow into executive leadership and long-term business succession opportunities
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Our Client Offers:

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• Base salary of $125,000-$150,000 depending on experience
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• Performance-based bonus opportunity of approximately $25,000-$30,000+
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• Cell phone and vehicle allowance
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• Stable, family-oriented culture with exceptional employee retention
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• Opportunity to work on luxury projects ranging from approximately $3M-$12M
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• Projects concentrated within a small geographic area, minimizing commute time between job sites
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• Direct exposure to high-profile clients and unique custom residential projects
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• Significant career advancement potential with a clear path toward future company leadership
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• Collaborative, supportive environment with minimal bureaucracy and strong team cohesion
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Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.