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Director of Construction

Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 12/19/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Job Number: 13420 Pay Rate: 150000

Job Description


Director of Construction

Pay: $150, 000–$170, 000/year + bonus
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Work Setup: 100% In-Office
Job Type: Direct Hire
Travel: At most a couple of days per month. 

Own construction execution across a commercial real estate portfolio.

trak group is hiring a Director of Construction to serve as the owner’s representative for a real estate investment firm managing a portfolio of commercial assets. This role leads capital projects from due diligence through closeout, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with investment goals.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead construction activities across the portfolio, including tenant improvements and capital projects
  • Serve as owner’s representative, managing architects, engineers, general contractors, and consultants
  • Oversee design, permitting, bidding, contracting, and construction execution
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, cash flow, and draw requests
  • Review and approve contracts, change orders, pay applications, and cost reports
  • Partner with acquisitions during underwriting and due diligence to assess scope, cost, and risk
  • Collaborate with asset and property management to align construction with leasing and operations
  • Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and lender/investor requirements
  • Monitor quality, resolve issues, and prevent schedule or cost overruns
  • Provide clear project updates to senior leadership and investors
  • Support value creation through efficient capital execution and repositioning efforts

Requirements:
  • 8–12+ years of construction or development experience, preferably in commercial real estate
  • Proven experience acting as an owner’s representative for office, industrial, retail, or mixed-use assets
  • Strong ability to manage multiple projects with limited internal resources
  • Deep knowledge of construction costs, scheduling, contracts, and risk management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
  • Experience with real estate investment firms or institutional capital strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with Procore, MS Project, and Excel
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Organized, independent, and commercially minded

Role Highlights:
  • Senior-level role with direct impact on portfolio performance
  • High visibility with leadership and investment stakeholders
  • Opportunity to drive capital strategy in a lean, entrepreneurial environment

Ready to lead construction at the portfolio level?

Apply today and partner with trak group to explore this opportunity and others aligned with your experience.

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