About the Opportunity

Ambassador Group completed this search for a design-build residential firm in the North Bay with a history spanning decades. The firm takes a collaborative approach in which clients and the team shape every remodel, addition, and ground-up build, and it applies green building practices. Its culture favors flexibility, fairness, and togetherness, and the hire was meant to be the right fit rather than a fast one.

Role Summary

The Director of Construction reports directly to a senior executive and leads the team of Estimators, Project Managers, and Project Engineers. They oversee the full range of field operations and sit on the leadership team.

Key Outcomes
  • Field operations run across the firm so projects are executed with precision, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
  • Project timelines and budgets are managed day to day.
  • The team of Estimators, Project Managers, and Project Engineers is guided through a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Leadership meetings and budget setting reflect the field's perspective, shaping the company's future.
  • The next generation of construction professionals is mentored.
What You'll Bring
  • Experience managing complex residential construction projects.
  • A solid understanding of budgeting.
  • Working proficiency with industry-standard software such as Sage 100, BuilderTrend, Bluebeam, and Chief Architect.
  • Kindness, candor, self-motivation, and exceptional problem-solving to inspire and lead a team.
  • Alignment with a collaborative design-build culture that values flexibility, fairness, and togetherness.