Description
Take your career to the next level as a Construction Director in Houston, Texas, leading large-scale retail fuel and convenience store development for a nationally recognized energy and mobility organization operating over 200 locations across Texas and New Mexico. This is a rare opportunity to drive up to $100 million annually in new builds, remodels, and capital improvements while shaping the future of a rapidly growing convenience retail portfolio. If you’re a strategic construction leader ready to oversee multi-site development and build high-performing teams, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Construction Director position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (MBA a plus) – Lead all phases of construction including site development, new builds, remodels, and capital improvements
- Active GB-98 General Building Contractor License (New Mexico) – Serve as the licensed General Contractor ensuring CID compliance and regulatory adherence
- 10+ years of construction management experience, preferably in fuel and convenience retail – Oversee multiple concurrent projects with full lifecycle responsibility
- Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site projects – Develop and execute strategic construction plans aligned with company growth goals
- Strong knowledge of FEED processes, permitting, zoning, environmental regulations, and petroleum systems – Lead FEED planning, validation, and quality assurance reviews
- Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, and Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) – Manage budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and risk registers
- Expertise in API standards, TCEQ regulations, UST systems, and fuel equipment – Ensure OSHA, environmental, and brand compliance across all projects
- Strong leadership and negotiation skills – Oversee a team of project managers, superintendents, foremen, and a FEED Manager while managing vendor and contractor relationships
Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including competitive salary, health and wellness benefits, PTO (including 8 holidays and 2 floating holidays, with up to 5 weeks based on experience), 401K retirement savings plan with 3% company match after 90 days, supplemental insurance options, a company-provided vehicle, one flexible work-from-home day per month after the first month, and opportunities for additional training, certification, and career advancement.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a challenging work environment? If so, apply today and let's see where this opportunity can take you!
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION | GB-98 LICENSE | PROCORE | MS PROJECT | FEED PROCESS | FUEL SYSTEMS | UST SYSTEMS | RETAIL CONSTRUCTION | CONVENIENCE STORES | OSHA COMPLIANCE | PROJECT LEADERSHIP