Director of Construction

Company: JANSON
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The Director of Construction provides executive-level oversight and leadership for JANSON’s Buildings & Environments and Dining Facilities (DFACs) programs. This role is responsible for the successful execution of multi-site renovation and modernization projects across domestic and international locations, ensuring excellence in safety, schedule, cost, quality, and mission continuity. Serving as JANSON’s senior construction execution leader, the Director of Construction represents the company to General Contractors, installation leadership, and internal stakeholders. This role ensures standardized execution, strong contractor performance, proactive risk management, and consistent delivery aligned with JANSON’s commitment to being a trusted partner for mission-critical environments. Requirements: Responsibilities : Program & Execution Leadership Provide oversight and direction for multiple General Contractors across concurrent projects and geographies. Ensure consistent execution standards across all sites, including safety, schedule adherence, cost control, quality, and turnover readiness. Own overall program delivery performance for JANSON’s construction and renovation portfolio. Contractor Management Establish clear performance expectations, accountability standards, and reporting requirements for all General Contractors. Lead contractor execution reviews focused on schedule, safety, cost, quality, and risk. Drive corrective action, escalation, and resolution of contractor performance issues as needed. Standardization & Controls Deploy and enforce standardized program controls, including: Phasing and logistics strategies Contractor execution playbooks Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards Ensure consistent startup, execution, and closeout processes across all projects. Risk, Safety & Compliance Identify, assess, and mitigate construction, operational, and safety risks across all active sites. Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements. Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism across all contractors and site teams. Stakeholder Engagement Ensure stakeholder requirements are clearly understood, communicated, and met. Support customer confidence through proactive communication and issue resolution. Qualifications 10 years of progressive construction leadership experience. 5–7 years managing multi-site renovation or modernization programs, preferably in federal or government environments. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction Science, or a related field. Experience working within federal, DoD/Army Corps of Engineers, or government contracting environments. Demonstrated ability to operate independently and make sound field and program-level decisions. Proficiency with Procore or comparable construction management platforms. Ability to lead with integrity, discipline, and a commitment to JANSON’s mission and values.

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