Director of Construction

Director of Construction

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

life insurance, paid time off

United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids

Jun 07, 2025

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Director of Construction to join our team in Atlanta!

Do you bring at least 10 years of successful construction management experience in a design-build environment?

Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative work space?

Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial real estate who brings a fully integrated and creative design-build approach?

If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today!

Some things you can expect to do:

Develops contacts and quickly builds relationships with potential clients

Play a key role in relationship building and management of customers

Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers

Effectively negotiates business and legal provisions of construction contracts

Consistently achieves customer satisfaction goals and raving fans

Consistently achieves high levels of quality, design and profitability on projects assigned to the team

Achieves team financial goals

Assures that the team's accounts receivable are managed effectively and collected promptly

Assures that team warranty issues are resolved promptly and effectively

Assures that general team administrative responsibilities are carried out promptly, correctly

Assesses and promotes professional development for direct reports

Implements, and holds team accountable to, corporate goals and initiatives

Makes effective and convincing formal sales presentations

Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing

Delegates appropriate type and amount of work to others in order to leverage personal effectiveness

Effectively prioritizes and balances big picture and immediate responsibilities

Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others

Ability to communicate and work well with others at all levels

Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans

Ability to recognize, select and hire top talent at the appropriate time

Effectively negotiates the business and legal provisions of construction contracts

Resolves issues promptly for a 'win-win' solution

Displays natural leadership skills and qualities to guide a team of up to two Team Leaders, eight Project Managers and three Project Assistants

You will really stand out if you:

Four-year college degree in construction management or construction engineering

Minimum 10 years successful project management with at least 5 years handling contract values from $10 to $100 million+

Proven ability to manage PM teams successfully and profitably

Eligbility:

Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parenting Benefits

Long-term Disability

Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.