Location: Remote / Heavy Nationwide Travel (60-75%+)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $175,000 – $225,000 based on experience
Barefoot Land Co. is hiring a Director of Construction to lead the ground-up delivery of Class A self-storage developments across multiple markets in the United States. You will lead our construction organization by setting standards, driving schedules and budgets, and ensuring every building is built correctly and on time. Our Construction Managers report to you and handle the day-to-day contracts, subcontractor sourcing, and coordination.
This is a traveling, field-forward position. You will spend the majority of your time at active job sites nationwide, leading the work in the field, and work remotely from a home office between site visits. We are looking for a seasoned construction leader who brings deep experience, strong judgment, and full ownership of outcomes.
This is an opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial development company and play a defining role in how we build across the country. Also helping standardize our construction processes and set the quality bar as we scale.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Lead ground-up self-storage builds across several markets, with Construction Managers reporting to you
- Ownership of quality, schedule, and budget performance across the portfolio
- High visibility with company leadership and real influence on how we build
- Entrepreneurial environment with real ownership and minimal bureaucracy
- A chance to build and standardize a best-in-class construction platform as we grow
What You'll Own
You will lead construction execution end-to-end, from preconstruction through closeout and certificate of occupancy, with Construction Managers reporting to you on day-to-day execution.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading construction delivery across multiple active self-storage projects nationwide
- Leading and developing Construction Managers who handle subcontractor sourcing, contracts, and day-to-day coordination and holding the team accountable to scope, schedule, and quality
- Owning the master schedule, procurement timelines, and critical-path activities for each project
- Owning project budgets and cost control in addition to tracking commitments, approving pay applications, and mitigating overruns
- Overseeing site work, foundations, steel / pre-engineered metal building erection, and building envelope through interior finish-out
- Conducting on-site inspections and progress verification to confirm work meets approved plans and specifications
- Identifying delays, coordination issues, and execution risks early, and driving corrective action
- Leading project review calls with subcontractors and internal leadership, and maintaining reporting, dashboards, and project controls
- Managing inspections, permitting coordination, punch list, warranties, as-builts, and turnover documentation
- Delivering each project complete, on schedule, on budget, and operationally ready
What You Bring
- 10+ years of construction experience, including ground-up commercial or light-industrial projects
- 3+ years of experience with steel / pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems strongly preferred (foundations, erection, and panelized envelope)
- Leadership experience managing construction teams (construction managers, project managers, or superintendents) across multiple concurrent projects
- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent ground-up projects valued at $5M+
- Strong command of construction drawings, specifications, and field execution
- Track record of delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards
- Proficiency with construction management platforms such as Procore, Buildertrend, or similar, plus scheduling and cost-control tools
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills, with the ability to operate independently and keep leadership informed
- Willingness and ability to travel heavily to project sites (60-75%+)
Preferred: prior self-storage experience; degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Travel
This is a heavy-travel role, expect to be at active job sites 60-75%+ of the time, with the balance worked remotely from a home office. Travel and related expenses are covered by the company. Travel responsibilities include:
- On-site leadership of subcontractors and field operations during active construction
- Progress verification, quality control, and issue resolution
- Inspections, testing coordination, and project closeout
About Barefoot Land Co.
Barefoot Land Co. is a national developer of Class A self-storage facilities. We identify high-quality development opportunities and deliver well-designed, professionally executed assets across multiple markets. We are a growing, entrepreneurial company focused on efficient development execution, disciplined project management, and long-term value creation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through this posting on Indeed. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the necessary requirements will be contacted.
Pay: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- construction : 10 years (Preferred)
- steel / pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems : 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochester, NY 14610
