Director of Construction

Job description

Director of Construction

Location: Rio Grande Valley, TX (relocation required)

Reports To: Division President

Compensation: base + bonus (tied to division performance, cycle time, and customer satisfaction survey results) + relocation package

About the Opportunity

A fast-growing production homebuilder is expanding rapidly in the Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest-growing markets in the country, driven in part by major growth catalysts like the nearby SpaceX Starbase. With 2,000+ lots in the pipeline and a goal of scaling from ~220–240 closings/year to 500+ annually, the division is investing heavily in building out its construction leadership team — and this role is central to that growth.

The Role

The Director of Construction will take ownership of field construction operations for the division, leading and developing a team of 6 Construction Managers and 2 Assistant Construction Managers, with support from an Area Construction Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to build a team from the ground up — most current CMs have less than 2 years in homebuilding, so a major focus of this role is training, mentoring, and retaining talent while raising the overall depth of experience on the team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, train, and develop a team of Construction Managers and Assistant Construction Managers to support rapid production growth

Personally interview and select construction management hires, ensuring the right long-term fit rather than simply filling seats

Oversee production home construction from start to finish, managing cycle times, quality, and cost control

Manage soil conditions/PER values and other site-specific construction considerations unique to the Rio Grande Valley market

Drive cost savings across production home construction without compromising the "what you see is what you get" build standard (3 standard elevations)

Own construction performance metrics: cycle time, customer satisfaction survey scores, and overall division performance

Partner closely with warranty and HOA teams to ensure a smooth homeowner experience post-closing

Provide regular, consistent communication and reporting (weekly updates) to division leadership

Help scale the division from current volume toward a 500+ closings/year target

Ideal Candidate Profile

5–8+ years of experience in production homebuilding

Proven track record with a production homebuilder closing 200–300+ units/year

Experience managing warranty and HOA functions

Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and retain a construction team

Career-driven — someone looking for a multi-year growth opportunity (potential path to VP of Operations), not a short-term stop

Willing to relocate fully and commit 100% to the market — this is not a role that works as a remote or partial-commitment position

Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-scaling environment

Why This Role

Significant growth potential — both personally (path to VP of Operations) and for the division itself

Backed by a company that's actively investing in its people rather than promoting from a thin bench

Located in a high-growth market with strong lifestyle appeal: beaches, fishing, family-friendly environment, and major regional economic momentum

Full relocation package provided

Worksite address

mcallen, TX, 78501, US

Who can apply

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