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Director of Construction - DevelopmentSansone Group • Clayton, MO, United States
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Director of Construction - Development

Director of Construction - Development

Sansone Group • Clayton, MO, United States
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The Director of Construction is responsible for overseeing all construction activities within the company’s Development division. This role provides leadership and direction for ground-up development, redevelopment, and major capital projects from concept through completion. The Director works closely with Development, Finance, and Ownership to ensure each project is properly scoped, designed, budgeted, permitted, and executed in alignment with expectations and delivery timelines.

Essential Job Functions

Leadership & Department Oversight

  • Lead the Construction Management function supporting all development projects across multiple markets.
  • Provide strategic guidance on project feasibility, design, scheduling, budgeting, contractor selection, and overall construction delivery.
  • Develop and maintain construction standards, processes, and reporting tools to support consistent execution across the portfolio.
  • Mentor and guide internal project managers and external construction teams.
  • Oversee owner’s representatives

Preconstruction & Design Management

  • Work with the Director, Pre-Development Services team and Development Partners to manage preconstruction activities including conceptual estimating, site due diligence, feasibility studies, zoning reviews, and entitlement coordination.
  • Direct architects, civil engineers, consultants, and design teams through schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
  • Ensure all design-related decisions support project budgets, performance goals, pro forma assumptions, and tenant / ownership expectations.
  • Work with Director to provide review of Joint Venture Agreements and Development Management Agreements

    • Construction Oversight

  • Provide project management services on high profile projects.
  • Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and construction partners to ensure successful delivery of development projects.
  • Lead meetings and maintain consistent communication with project teams.
  • Monitor construction progress, cost / contingency, quality standards, safety compliance, and adherence to approved schedules.

    • Budgeting, Cost Control & Financial Management

  • Develop detailed construction budgets and cash flow projections based on design and scope assumptions.
  • Manage competitive bid processes, contractor negotiations, contract awards, and value engineering efforts.
  • Track cost-to-complete, contingency usage, schedule impacts, and overall budget performance.
  • Provide financial updates and variance explanations for Development leadership and Ownership.

    • Permitting, Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure all projects maintain high-quality standards, proper documentation, and strong QA / QC practices.
  • Identify construction risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies.

    • Internal & External Coordination

  • Provide input on project phasing, tenant requirements, design direction, and delivery milestones.
  • Work with Leasing to support tenant build-out needs, delivery conditions, and timeline commitments.
  • Coordinate with Finance and Ownership on cost reporting, project updates, and construction milestones.
  • Maintain strong professional relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, municipal officials, capital partners and consultants.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field is preferred.
  • 10+ years of construction management experience with an emphasis on ground-up development.
  • Demonstrated experience leading the construction phase of industrial, retail, multifamily, or mixed-use projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, civil / site work, building codes, utilities, and sequencing.
  • Skilled in budgeting, financial analysis, scheduling, contract negotiation, and contractor oversight.
  • Effective communicator with strong leadership presence and ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Proficiency with construction management systems and software
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