Director of Construction & Facilities

Description

Director of Construction & Facilities

Join Our Team as Director of Construction & Facilities at Principle Automotive!

Are you a proactive leader with exceptional organizational skills, advanced financial acumen, and a passion for managing construction projects and corporate facilities? Principle Automotive is seeking an experienced Director of Construction & Facilities to lead our growing portfolio of dealership construction, facility maintenance, and capital improvement initiatives.

This highly visible leadership position is responsible for managing multiple concurrent construction projects while overseeing the ongoing maintenance, safety, and operational readiness of our dealership facilities. Working closely with the CEO, COO, Executive Leadership Team, General Managers, architects, engineers, contractors, OEM partners, and vendors, you will help shape the future of one of the fastest-growing privately held automotive groups in the country.

If you are a self-starter, thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and take pride in delivering exceptional results, we'd love to meet you.

Who We Are

Our Purpose

Helping people move through life in a meaningful way.

Our Passion

Providing exceptional service as a trusted and caring friend.

Simply put, we desire to change the automotive industry. We are in the business of building relationships, and we want to ensure that we are there for our guests throughout every step of their journey. We accomplish this by hiring the Greatest People who foster our unique culture of exceptional care. We are DRIVEN by our Values.

DRIVEN:

D edicated - Dedicated to customer satisfaction and your growth-our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are equally committed to your success by providing opportunities for learning and advancement.


R esults Oriented - Results-Oriented in everything we do-we don't just aim for success; we achieve it, recognizing and celebrating the real impact of your contributions.


I nnovative - Innovative in solutions and services-embracing new ideas, technology, and continuous improvement to keep us ahead while fostering an environment that encourages fresh perspectives and forward-thinking solutions.


V alues Centered - Values-Centered in our approach-integrity, ethics, and principles guide every decision, creating a culture of trust, respect, and inclusion where you feel valued.


E nthusiastic - Enthusiastic in delivering excellence-bringing passion, joy, and commitment to every experience while ensuring that your work is meaningful, fulfilling, and contributes to our collective success.


N urturing - Nurturing long-term relationships and careers-because success is about building for the future, we invest in our Customers, OEM Partners, Vendors, Communities and our Associates, helping you grow beyond just a job into a lasting career.

Why You'll Love Working with Principle Automotive

Growth

Principle Automotive is aggressively expanding with a long-term vision of growing from 6 dealership rooftops today to 20-25 locations by 2034 . This role offers the unique opportunity to build scalable construction and facilities processes that will support our organization's continued growth for years to come.

Leadership Impact

You'll work directly with executive leadership while influencing capital investments, facility standards, operational efficiency, and the guest experience across our organization.

Professional Development

We invest heavily in our associates and provide opportunities for continued learning, leadership development, and career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Management

• Lead multiple concurrent dealership construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, OEM representatives, municipalities, consultants, and general contractors.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, budgets, schedules, and project documentation.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, contingency planning, and financial reporting.
• Review and negotiate change orders while maintaining strict budget discipline.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor quality, safety, schedule adherence, and project progress.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project milestones, risks, costs, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects comply with OEM image requirements, building codes, and company standards.

Facilities Management

Lead Principle Automotive's corporate facilities maintenance strategy across all dealership locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee internal maintenance team members and external service vendors.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital maintenance budgets.
• Coordinate scheduled preventative maintenance programs across all dealership facilities.
• Ensure facility compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Drive Retail Readiness initiatives to maintain exceptional appearance and operating standards.
• Coordinate emergency repairs while minimizing business interruption.
• Manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, parking lots, landscaping, building systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate maintenance service agreements.
• Develop standardized maintenance procedures that can scale with the organization's future growth.
• Track maintenance costs, identify trends, and recommend operational improvements.

Corporate Process Development

As Principle Automotive continues its rapid expansion, this leader will help build the operational infrastructure necessary to support future growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze existing construction and facilities policies and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop scalable policies, procedures, standards, and best practices that support a growing dealership organization.
• Create standardized reporting tools, KPI dashboards, and project management processes.
• Partner with executive leadership to continuously improve organizational efficiency and long-term planning.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction or facilities management leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Strong leadership experience supervising employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with demonstrated experience in:
  • Budget development
  • Financial forecasting
  • Capital planning
  • Cost analysis
  • Project tracking
  • Reporting dashboards
• Strong financial and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to travel between dealership locations as needed.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass background and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive dealership construction experience.
• Multi-site facilities management experience.
• OEM image program experience.
• Experience with Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar project management software.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EHS compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting rapidly growing organizations.

What Makes You Successful

The ideal candidate is:

• A self-starter who identifies opportunities before being asked.
• A true go-getter who takes ownership and drives projects to completion.
• Results-oriented with exceptional follow-through.
• Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Financially disciplined.
• Calm under pressure.
• Passionate about continuous improvement.
• Able to build strong relationships across every level of the organization.