Senior Director of Construction – General Construction

Kimmel & Associates

Senior Director overseeing renovations and new construction for a privately held U.S. high-end residential property portfolio.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeNew York City • 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 projects, including renovations and new builds, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and contract management. Exhibits strategic leadership and decision-making capabilities while effectively coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and navigating complex project environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Experience In ConstructionHigh-End Residential Project ManagementBudgeting And Forecasting ExpertiseContract Negotiation And Vendor ManagementProficiency With Procore And Bluebeam

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject PlanningContract ManagementBudgetingForecastingVendor ManagementField OperationsConstruction Means And MethodsProperty Portfolio ManagementStrategic Direction

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsConflict ResolutionOrganizational AwarenessDecision-Making CapabilityCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ProcoreBluebeamMatterport

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree In BusinessBachelor’s Degree In Real EstateBachelor’s Degree In Architecture

Industry Keywords

Residential RenovationNew ConstructionReal Estate DevelopmentFiduciary MindsetOperational Goals

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 deeply engaged in field operations and day-to-day execution
Lead project planning, contractor management, and cross-functional collaboration
Ensure work aligns with the organization’s vision, operational goals, and long-term asset strategy
Manage multiple high-end residential projects and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, contract management, contract negotiation, and vendor management
Travel throughout the United States as needed

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 projects, including renovations and new builds
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 tools such as 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

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