Project Director

Project Director – Multifamily Development & Construction

Company: Leading Owner-Developer & General Contractor (Confidential)

Location: Albuquerque, NM / New Mexico Market

Position Type: Full-time

About the Company

We are a premier, full-service general contractor and owner-developer specializing in the creation of exceptional multifamily, affordable housing, and mixed-use urban environments across the Western and Southwestern United States. We bridge the gap between complex project demands and seamless execution by combining data-driven preconstruction planning, self-performed trades, and sustainable building practices.

Built on strong relationships, an ownership mindset, and a commitment to quality, we are actively expanding our footprint in the New Mexico market and seeking a highly capable leader to direct our regional operations.

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on Project Director to oversee ground-up multifamily developments from preconstruction through final delivery in the Albuquerque/New Mexico market.

As a key leader, you will be responsible for driving schedule adherence, financial certainty, safety, and quality across major regional projects. This role requires an individual with a proven track record of managing complex multi-million dollar multifamily builds, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a highly stable career trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Management

• Lead and manage the complete lifecycle of ground-up multifamily and mixed-use developments.
• Champion project safety, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and strict adherence to local building codes.
• Manage, mentor, and align project teams, including Senior Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with public/private partners, design teams, subcontractors, and municipalities.

Financial & Contractual Leadership

• Overlook budgeting, cost control, change order management, and overall profitability under GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) and other contract delivery structures.
• Partner with the preconstruction and estimating teams to provide real-time market intelligence, constructability reviews, and bidding optimization.
• Review, draft, and negotiate subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and vendor contracts.

Schedule & Strategy

• Masterfully plan construction phasing, logistics, and milestone tracking to eliminate delays.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical, financial, and schedule-related risks.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 10–15 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager, Project Director, or in an equivalent leadership role in construction management.
• Sector Expertise: Proven, direct experience managing large-scale ground-up multifamily construction (e.g., garden-style, mid-rise, or mixed-use developments).
• Career Stability: A stable employment history is a strict requirement; we are looking for dedicated leaders looking to build a long-term career with us, rather than a history of frequent job-hopping.
• Location: Deep familiarity with or willingness to reside in the Albuquerque, NM market (with local subcontractor relationships and municipal knowledge highly preferred).
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with modern construction management systems (e.g., Procore, scheduling software, and BIM coordination tools).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive base salary and performance-based incentive programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• The opportunity to make a lasting, tangible impact on the growth and community revitalization of New Mexico.