Director of Construction & Development
Location: Rochester, NY area (Onsite with regional travel)
Industry: Real Estate Development & Property Operations (Large, multi-site portfolio)
Travel: Moderate, regional
Reports To: Executive Leadership
Compensation: $150K - $175K + benefits + long-term growth opportunity
About the Opportunity
A fast-growing, privately held real estate operator—managing one of the largest and most diverse property portfolios in New York—is seeking an experienced Director of Construction & Development to lead all aspects of real estate development, expansion, and capital project execution.
This organization owns and manages a wide range of assets, including large-scale residential communities, commercial space, and specialty real estate holdings. With steady growth, new acquisitions, and active development initiatives underway, the company is investing heavily in infrastructure, modernization, and long-term strategic expansion.
This is a highly visible, impact-driven leadership role for a seasoned construction and development executive who excels in both strategic oversight and hands-on execution.
Why This Role Is Unique
- Lead Major Development Initiatives: Own the full lifecycle—from feasibility and entitlements to construction and delivery—across an expansive, diverse real estate portfolio.
- Shape the Future Footprint: Play a central role in evaluating new acquisitions, redevelopments, and large-scale infrastructure upgrades.
- High Autonomy, High Impact: Report directly to executive leadership with real authority to establish processes, lead negotiations, and drive results.
- Blend Strategy + Field Leadership: Perfect for a leader who thrives at both 30,000 feet and boots-on-the-ground execution.
- Rapidly Growing Company: Join a financially strong organization with a long-term growth trajectory and a deep commitment to quality and community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Development Leadership
- Lead the full lifecycle of new development and redevelopment projects, from feasibility through delivery.
- Support site acquisition due diligence, underwriting, and pro forma evaluation.
- Coordinate entitlements, permitting, and approvals with municipalities, consultants, and regulatory partners.
- Translate strategic goals into actionable development plans.
Construction Management
- Oversee all construction activities, including design-build and third-party GC oversight.
- Own construction budgeting, scheduling, value engineering, and quality standards.
- Lead RFP processes and negotiate contracts with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
- Conduct site visits, run project meetings, and enforce safety, compliance, and performance expectations.
Financial & Strategic Oversight
- Partner with Finance to track budgets, cash flow, forecasting, and capital spend.
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities without compromising quality or timelines.
- Support executive leadership with long-term capital planning and portfolio strategy.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Serve as primary liaison between ownership, contractors, consultants, and local officials.
- Represent the organization at public meetings, development negotiations, and industry events.
- Build and strengthen relationships with municipal leaders, community partners, and technical experts.
- Expand internal and external networks to support talent acquisition and organizational growth.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive construction or development experience, including 5+ years leading teams or major projects.
- Proven success managing residential, land-use, infrastructure, or manufactured housing development projects.
- Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, entitlements, site work, and municipal processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, complex stakeholders, and multiple concurrent projects.
- Exceptional communication, leadership capability, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Procore, or similar).
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in large-scale land development or multi-site residential communities.
- Background working with municipal agencies, planning boards, and zoning officials.
- Experience building process discipline, reporting structures, and operational standards.
What’s Offered
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off + flexible schedule
- Life insurance & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A collaborative, supportive, and growing work environment
- Significant opportunity for career advancement
Precision Talent Partners, LLC values diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Employment is at-will, and this job description does not constitute a contract of employment.