Construction Director (Peoria)

River City Construction LLC (RCC) is seeking a Construction Director with extensive industry experience to lead and inspire a team of Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers. This individual will drive operational excellence and project performance across RCC’s operations in the Central Illinois region while maintaining alignment with our organization's purpose, vision, values, and strategy.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for fostering a high-performing project management team, improving and evolving operational processes, and ensuring client-focused execution on all projects.

Why RCC?

At River City Construction, we don’t just build buildings, we build partnerships, communities, and careers. Join a team committed to continuous improvement, leadership development, and delivering exceptional results, all while staying grounded in a purpose-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operational Performance

• Implement long-term plans aligned with RCC’s strategic goals, ensuring operational readiness and scalable processes.
• Lead change management efforts related to new systems, processes, and technologies to support continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project and operational risks to ensure consistent delivery across all projects.
• Use performance data and KPIs to drive project outcomes, profitability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a deep understanding of construction processes, building codes, and safety requirements across market sectors.

Project & Client Delivery

• Oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, quality, and schedule milestones.
• Foster client and partner relationships from pursuit through closeout, serving as a trusted representative of RCC.
• Optimize team resourcing and ensure project teams are aligned to client expectations and project complexity.
• Resolve conflicts or disputes efficiently with subcontractors, suppliers, design partners, and internal stakeholders.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Create a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability within the Operations team.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers, providing clear performance expectations and growth opportunities.
• Design and implement formal training and onboarding programs to ensure technical and leadership readiness.
• Empower project teams through effective delegation while supporting their development and decision-making autonomy.
• Build leadership pipelines and succession plans to grow future talent from within.

Communication, Reporting & Decision Making

• Clearly articulate goals, expectations, and outcomes across all levels of the project and operations team.
• Provide executive-level reporting on key project and departmental metrics, challenges, and successes.
• Make timely, informed decisions based on data, experience, and RCC’s core values, especially under pressure.
• Anticipate and address project and team dynamics by adjusting leadership strategies as needed.

Excellence in Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure all project teams follow safety guidelines and protocols.
• Uphold the highest quality standards across all workstreams: self-perform, subcontractors, and partners.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., EEO, DOL, OSHA) and proactively address gaps or issues as they arise.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and lead initiatives to streamline the project management lifecycle.
• Research and implement technologies that enhance productivity, collaboration, and data visibility.
• Encourage innovation within teams to support RCC’s Strategic Objectives and long-term growth.

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