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