Director of Construction Recruiter
Directors of Construction run regions, develop superintendents, and own field outcomes. Flowstate finds the ones who are building right now and not thinking about their next move.
91%
Retention at 12 months
500+
Construction executives in our network
100%
Retained search model
30 days
Average time to first qualified candidate
Director Roles We Place
We specialize in construction leadership across every major vertical and company structure.
Regional Director
Oversees all field operations across a geographic region. Multiple superintendents and project teams reporting up.
Division Director
Leads a business unit or division with full P&L responsibility for project delivery and team development.
Director of Field Operations
Owns field execution company-wide. Safety, quality, schedule, and superintendent development all roll up here.
Director of Self-Perform
Manages in-house craft labor operations including concrete, carpentry, steel, or MEP self-perform divisions.
Director of Special Projects
Leads complex or high-profile projects that require senior oversight and direct client relationship management.
Director of Operations
Broad operational leadership spanning field execution, preconstruction coordination, and resource allocation.
How a Director of Construction Search Works
Director-level searches require a different approach than individual contributor roles. The stakes are higher and the talent pool is smaller.
01
Leadership Profiling
We work with you to define exactly what this director needs to own. Region size, team structure, project types, and growth trajectory. The profile drives everything.
02
Executive Outreach
We reach directors who are running successful operations right now. Our relationships at the leadership level get us conversations that cold outreach never opens.
03
Qualified Presentation
You only meet candidates who have been fully vetted on leadership style, compensation expectations, cultural alignment, and career motivation. No resume dumps.
Why Director Searches Require a Specialist
A Director of Construction is not just a senior superintendent with a bigger title. They are the bridge between field execution and executive strategy. They develop leaders, manage risk across multiple projects, and set the operational tone for entire regions. Getting this hire wrong costs you years of momentum.
The directors you want are not on job boards. They are running $200M+ in active projects and their current company is doing everything they can to keep them. Finding them requires knowing who is delivering, who is growing, and who might be ready for a bigger platform.
Flowstate works exclusively in construction. We know the career paths, the compensation structures, and the differences between a director who operates and one who actually leads. When we present a candidate, you are getting someone we would stake our reputation on.
Every placement comes with a replacement guarantee. If it does not work out in the first year, we do the search again at no additional fee.
Director of Construction Salary Context
Before you start a search, you need to know what the market actually requires. Here is a quick reference.
| Title | Typical Base Salary |
|---|---|
| Sr. Superintendent | $120,000 – $155,000 |
| Director of Construction | $155,000 – $200,000 |
| Sr. Director | $200,000 – $230,000 |
| Regional Director | $220,000 – $260,000+ |
Related roles: VP of Operations | Superintendent
Frequently Asked Questions
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