Director of Construction

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