Director of Construction

The Director of Construction plans, directs, and oversees field personnel and construction operations for RPG’s master-planned communities, lot development, and retail/commercial projects. Ensures adherence to project schedules, budgets, and standards of quality and safety. Coordinates contractors, engineers, materials, and equipment. Works with municipalities on permits and inspections and resolves construction issues with project teams. Prepares and communicates corporate-level reports on project progress, costs, and risks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee field personnel and construction activities for infrastructure, lot development, and retail/commercial projects within RPG’s master-planned communities (MPC) and other developments. Work with the COO to establish project priorities and evaluate construction opportunities, requirements, and resource needs. Work with Development and Construction teams to define project objectives that represent RPG and its partners through ethical decisions and quality work. Lead and mentor construction field personnel, set clear expectations, and evaluate performance to support quality and production. Manage projects through construction, municipal acceptance, and completion. Review and oversee MPC and retail/commercial construction milestones and critical action items to keep work on track. Drives adherence to project schedules by monitoring project progress; managing field personnel and resolving problems. Oversee project budgets and cost forecasts, tracking expenditures, commitments, contingencies, and costs to complete. In coordination with pre-development personnel, review contractor bids, scopes, and contract terms; recommend efficiencies and selections based on cost, qualifications, and project requirements. Oversee field personnel in the evaluation, negotiation and processing of change orders for cost and schedule impacts. Prepare and present monthly corporate-level reports to the COO and CFO covering project progress, budget variances, forecasts, risks, and recommendations. Mentor, train and develop field personnel to ensure adherence to processes and encourage continuous improvement. Address and resolve resident development and construction concerns across project phases by working with RPG teams, contractors, and the HOA. Oversee engineers, designers, and consultants, including their scopes, deliverables, schedules, and performance. Review plans, specifications, and estimates for completeness and constructability; coordinate solutions to design discrepancies and field issues. Oversee infrastructure, subdivisions, parks, amenities, and commercial improvements; develop consistent specifications and standards for future RPG developments. Implement RPG’s construction procedures and monitor jobsite safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; coordinate corrective actions with field teams and contractors. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Develop strong relationships with contractors, consultants, cities, engineers and often stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure stable and reliable project resources. Assist field personnel in Identifying and resolveing site, utility, and contractor issues that could delay construction or increase development costs. Coordinate construction phasing and finished lot delivery with RPG’s development team and home builders to meet delivery commitments. Review and approve monthly draw packages to confirm completed quantities, work quality, and approved changes before recommending payment. Direct infrastructure closeout and turnover, including punch lists, as built records, municipal acceptance, bond releases, and warranty obligations. Conduct regular site inspections with field personnel to verify infrastructure installation, required, testing, and compliance with approved plans. Evaluate contractor performance across projects and address issues with quality, staffing, and production. Direct field teams in coordinating utility installation and service activation to meet construction and lot delivery schedules. Establish construction performance goals and hold field teams accountable for schedule, cost, quality, and delivery results.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or similar. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in construction, including lot development and retail/commercial projects. Demonstrated leadership experience managing field personnel, consultants, and multiple concurrent construction projects. Strong scheduling, budgeting, cost control, critical thinking and forecasting skills. Ability to present corporate-level reports and communicate financial impacts, risks, and recommendations. Experience working with various North Texas cities and familiarity with their municipal approval, permitting, inspection, and project acceptance processes preferred. Prior field experience preferred. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Act as an ambassador of and in accordance with the company’s Core Values. Adhere to the company’s Principles of Business and Conduct. Demonstrate good judgment and respect the confidentiality of company and personnel information. Deal professionally and courteously with all internal and/or external contacts. Seek guidance and direction as necessary in the performance of duties. Serve as the leadership point of contact for all construction related matters. Provide “real world” feedback to pre-development personnel regarding construction costs, trade base capabilities, sequencing of work, local conditions and often information to help refine schedules and budgets.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

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