Director of Tenant Improvement - Texas

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Director of Tenant Improvement will oversee and direct all aspects of tenant improvement projects within the Texas market. This position combines strong leadership, operational excellence, and business development responsibilities. The ideal candidate will manage project performance, ensure client satisfaction, and cultivate relationships that expand our market presence.

Key Responsibilities: 

Business Development and Client Relations

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, media outreach, industry events, and referrals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, architects, property managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead proposal efforts, RFP responses, and presentations to win new projects.
• Represent the company at industry functions and community events to enhance visibility and reputation.

Project Leadership and Oversight 

• Oversee all aspects of TI project delivery including preconstruction, scheduling, budgeting, vendor management, and quality control.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and costs to ensure successful completion and on brand experience for clients.
• Manage and mitigate risks across multiple concurrent projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams including architecture, estimating, project management, and field operations to ensure alignment and execution.

Team and Subcontractor/Vendor Management 

• Lead and support project teams, including project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors in collaboration with the Director of Field Operations. 
• Foster a high-performance culture that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Maintain a strong network of reliable vendors and subcontractors and negotiate favorable terms and performance standards.

Strategic Market Leadership 

• Develop and execute market-specific strategies to meet growth and profitability goals.
• Analyze market trends, competition, and customer needs to inform business strategy.
• Serve as a key voice in shaping the company’s regional TI approach and offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in commercial construction, with a strong focus on tenant improvement projects.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing people and business development.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships in the Texas market.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project financials, and construction best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Tracks and reconciles vendor invoices, ensuring timely payment processing.
• Ability to travel within the state of Texas to project sites and client meetings as needed.

Reporting

The Director of Tenant Improvement will report directly to the Regional Vice President. 

Evaluation

Annual review by the Regional Vice President to include peer input. Review will be based on interactions and engagement with the TEAM, evidence of how you demonstrate company values, ability to manage workload and competency in the execution of your duties. A positive attitude, interactions with clients, and team spirit will have a lot to do with the overall review. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

LGE Design Build provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the Team.