Construction Director

Overview

We are partnering with a leading real estate developer in Mexico, specializing in industrial parks and last-mile logistics, to hire a Construction Director. This key leadership role oversees the full construction cycle : pre-construction, design, permitting, execution, and project close-out. The position is office-based in Mexico City with regular travel to project sites, leading a multidisciplinary team of 10 professionals, including managers of construction, architecture, BIM, permitting, and sustainability. The company is a developer and project manager, not a construction firm, emphasizing strategic oversight, technical excellence, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership : Define and implement construction strategies aligned with the company's vision, including policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Pre-Construction Oversight : Lead the pre-construction phase as critical to project success, ensuring integration of executive project plans, technical studies, and permitting processes.
• Design and BIM Coordination : Supervise multidisciplinary design development (architecture, structure, MEP, exterior works) under BIM to ensure constructability and regulatory compliance.
• Permitting and Regulatory Compliance : Ensure projects meet local, state, and federal regulations; coordinate with legal and permitting teams to align technical development with administrative timelines.
• Project Execution : Monitor progress, quality, safety, and adherence to project objectives; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Team Development : Mentor and develop the construction team, promoting high performance and collaboration.
• Innovation and Sustainability : Introduce modern construction practices, materials, and sustainable design solutions.
• Interdepartmental Coordination : Collaborate with ESG, legal, architecture, cost management, investments, and property management teams for integrated project delivery.

Qualifications

Energetic and innovative, with the ability to lead high-performing teams.

Reporting structure

Senior Construction Manager

Benefits & Work Environment

Summary

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically strong, strategic, and ambitious professional to step into a Director role, leading pre-construction, design, and permitting of industrial projects. The role demands visionary leadership, technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and a collaborative mindset to ensure successful delivery of high-impact projects in the industrial logistics sector.

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