Take charge of shaping strategy and financial planning while leading high-performing teams in commercial construction. As Director of Strategy and Team Leadership, you will guide strategic initiatives, align financial decisions with operational performance, and ensure sustainable growth across the organization. This role works closely with operations, preconstruction, business development, and finance to translate goals into actionable plans and measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Execution
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align operational capacity with financial performance.
- Identify new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and potential acquisitions to support commercial construction growth.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity to inform and refine construction strategy.
- Drive cross-functional projects that improve efficiency, innovation, and overall organizational performance.
Team Leadership and Organizational Alignment
Manage multiple direct reports across operations, preconstruction, business development, or finance.Translate enterprise strategies into measurable objectives, KPIs, and actionable milestones for teams.Communicate strategic priorities and financial goals clearly across departments.Partner with department leaders to ensure initiatives align with company-wide objectives.Foster a culture of operational leadership, strategic thinking, collaboration, and high performance.Financial and Operational Integration
Partner with executive leadership to ensure financial planning supports strategic goals and resource allocation.Oversee long-term budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning to enable scalable growth.Balance business development ambitions with operational capacity to ensure successful project delivery.Required Skills and Qualifications
Proven experience leading strategy, financial planning, and operational initiatives in commercial construction.Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial performance to operational drivers.Demonstrated success managing multiple direct reports and influencing executive-level stakeholders.Ability to lead cross-functional teams and promote a results-oriented, collaborative culture.Deep understanding of construction operations, project delivery, and business planning.High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.8–10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, financial leadership, or team management within commercial construction.