Senior Director of Construction – General Construction

Kimmel & Associates

Senior construction leader overseeing high-end residential renovations and new builds for a U.S. property portfolio.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $375,000 - $400,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing high-end residential renovation and new construction projects, with strong financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and contract management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and simplify complex issues for diverse stakeholders while aligning with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Of Experience In ConstructionBachelor’s Degree In Construction ManagementProficiency With ProcoreStrong Financial AcumenContract Negotiation Expertise

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudgetingForecastingContract ManagementVendor ManagementConstruction Means And MethodsHigh-End Residential RenovationNew-Build Project ManagementField Operations ManagementStakeholder Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsConflict ResolutionStrategic LeadershipOrganizational AwarenessCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ProcoreBluebeamMatterport

Industry Keywords

Real Estate DevelopmentResidential ConstructionProperty Portfolio ManagementFiduciary MindsetOperational Impacts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all phases of residential renovation and new construction across a geographically diverse portfolio
Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership and provide strategic direction
Remain engaged in field operations and day-to-day execution
Lead project planning and contractor management
Drive cross-functional collaboration
Ensure work aligns with the organization’s vision, operational goals, and long-term asset strategy
Manage multiple high-end residential projects, including renovations and new builds
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders
Manage property portfolios while considering long-term operational impacts
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, contract management, contract negotiation, and vendor management
Anticipate challenges, resolve conflicts, and guide teams through complex projects
Simplify complex issues for diverse audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive experience in construction, real estate development, or related fields
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, real estate, architecture, or similar discipline
Extensive hands-on field experience with deep knowledge of construction means and methods
Proven experience managing high-end residential renovation and new-build projects
Demonstrated success overseeing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders
Experience managing property portfolios with an understanding of long-term operational impacts
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract management
Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Matterport, or similar platforms
Strategic leadership with a fiduciary mindset and strong decision-making capability
Contract negotiation and vendor management expertise across varied markets
Ability to anticipate challenges, resolve conflicts, and guide teams through complex projects
Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences
High level of organizational awareness and ability to navigate multi-layered environments
Willingness to travel throughout the United States as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership on high-impact projects
Exposure to a diverse, high-end residential portfolio across the U.S.
Collaborative, values-driven organizational culture
Long-term career growth aligned with organizational expansion