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Associate Partner at StraussGroup - Executive Search ConsultantsBuffalo Business First, 30 Under 30 - 2025

About the Company

Our client is a well-established design-build firm with 50+ years of experience delivering office, industrial, and flex space projects across the Northeast and Southeast. With several high-profile, large-scale developments launching soon, they're poised for strategic growth—and they're looking for a dynamic leader to help drive it.

The Opportunity

We're searching for a Director of Construction to oversee every phase of construction—from land clearing and foundation work to final finishes—on new ground-up builds. You'll play a key role in managing schedules, budgets, permits, subcontractors, and quality standards across complex projects. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead project planning, permitting, scheduling, and budgeting
• Supervise daily field operations and conduct regular site inspections
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, quality, and timelines
• Provide project updates to leadership and liaise directly with clients
• Ensure safety and OSHA compliance across all teams
• Drive project cost tracking, forecasting, and lien waiver oversight
• Ensure all permits and inspections are properly handled
• Mentor and manage construction staff and subcontractors

What We're Looking For

• Ability to lead field teams and work cross-functionally with clients, vendors, and senior leadership
• Strong project management, financial oversight, and communication skills
• Experience in retrofits or design-build environments is a plus
• A proactive leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment

Why Join?

• High-impact projects with a direct line to leadership
• Room to grow—rapid advancement potential in title, pay, and responsibility
• Join a company with momentum and help shape its next chapter

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionProject Management, Management, and Strategy/Planning
• IndustriesConstruction, Building Construction, and Specialty Trade Contractors

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Disability insurance

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