Director of Construction

Actively Reviewing the Applications

JG Companies

On-site

Posted 6 hours ago • Apply by June 15, 2026

Job Description

JG Companies has been a leader in the construction industry serving a diverse range of construction markets since 1979. Our firm maintains its reputation upon our core values, building a culture that encourages our people to lead from the bottom up.

JG Is Looking For Great People Who

Believe in the core values, the culture, and encourage other team members growth and success.
Takes initiative. Our firm believes in bottom-up management. We rely on our people in all positions to lead, provide input and constructive feedback.
Enjoy what they do. Be optimistic and bring a positive attitude to our company culture and environment.
Are committed. Our JG family grows with each other for long haul. Have direction of your long-term goals.
Are willing to learn, grow and adapt to ever changing times. Understanding the advancement in technology and willing to learn the efficiency and modernization of it.

Expectations

Strive for growth and excellence together. The success of our firm and satisfaction of our clients, starts with the people our team while the success of the people of our team, starts with teamwork. At JG, we are going far together, not fast alone. Teamwork is the critical element that drives the synergy of our divisions working together.

Be the underdog & strive for growth and learning.
Always act like its day 1. Give your best every day.
Take pride in where you work and what you do.
Always take the high road. Do the right thing, even if you have to go against the grain.

Job Functions

Manages all project management teams to support the construction division.
Oversee the development of the project schedules, milestone and critical path creation.
Review and approve project budgets.
Assign Project Managers to their projects according to skillsets and best fits.
Manage teams’ performance, goal setting, growth and uphold company standards.
Develop and maintain customer relationships.
Hold timely performance reviews for team members.
Assist in interviews and hiring process for construction and preconstruction.
Review project managers’ weekly project updates and schedules.
Review and sign construction documents, including contracts, change orders, subcontracts, warranty and closeout documents and all other related items.
11. Ensure all team members are upholding the highest standards of safety requirements.
12. Assist and coach team in conflict resolution and problem solving as it presents itself through stages of projects.

Qualification & Experience

15 years with related project management experience or equivalent.
Degree in construction management or related field a plus.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills through all measures of projects.
Experience with scheduling, basic estimating or knowledge of typical market pricing, management of personnel, vendors and subcontractors.
Experience in retail, QSR & FSR restaurants, grocery, big box and shopping centers are preferred.
Experience and knowledge of New Construction and remodel/retrofits.
Ability to analyze potential risks relating to schedule, cost and reputation.
Proficient with budgeting, forecast budgeting, forecast projections, project cash flow projections.
Proficient with computers and familiar with Microsoft suite.
Experience with Procore is a strongly preferred.
Experience with Blue Beam is strongly preferred.
Must be proficient in building project schedules.
Experience with Building Connected is a plus.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail and problem solving.
Have the willingness and know-how to make things happen.
Values diversity of ideas and others’ opinions. Have good common sense and logical thinking.
Ability to lead and demonstrates strong communication skills with internal teams.
Analytical thinking, ability to value engineer complex projects.
General sales skills, ability to represent the company with pride and integrity.

Benefits

JG Companies offers a competitive salary and/or hourly range of $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year – while considering the candidates experience along with a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees: