<div class="content-intro"><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.<br> <br>Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.<br> <br>As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"> </p></div><p>SWIMS, an Apex Company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Construction Services to lead and grow our Construction Services team in California.</p> <p>This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for building a high-performing, accountable, and scalable Construction Services organization. The successful candidate will develop and mentor a strong team, improve operational and financial performance, strengthen customer relationships, create greater visibility through effective processes and metrics, and help drive continued business growth.</p> <p>This is a player-coach leadership role focused on developing people, strengthening operations, improving performance, supporting business growth, and delivering exceptional customer experience. The Director will lead Project Managers, Estimators, and Coordinators while remaining actively involved in estimating, project management, client relationships, and field operations as needed.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><strong>Leadership & Team Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers, Estimators, and Construction Services team members.</li> <li>Establish clear expectations, accountability, and professional development plans.</li> <li>Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and succession planning.</li> <li>Foster a culture of teamwork, customer service, safety, and continuous improvement.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Operations, Processes & Performance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Improve processes, systems, and workflows to enhance efficiency, consistency, and profitability.</li> <li>Establish KPIs, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement.</li> <li>Provide visibility into project status, backlog, staffing, financial performance, and departmental priorities.</li> <li>Partner with cross-functional teams to improve communication and operational effectiveness.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Project & Financial Oversight</strong></p> <ul> <li>Oversee estimating, project execution, financial performance, and project closeout.</li> <li>Ensure projects are properly scoped, staffed, scheduled, executed, documented, and billed.</li> <li>Monitor budgets, forecasts, change orders, costs, cash flow, and profitability.</li> <li>Review estimates, contracts, schedules, and project documentation.</li> <li>Support Project Managers on complex projects, pricing decisions, and customer issues.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Customer & Business Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and business partners.</li> <li>Deliver a high level of customer service and support business growth initiatives.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to expand services, strengthen client relationships, and enter new markets.</li> <li>Support business development efforts and significant pursuits.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Field & Operational Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain active involvement in field operations and project execution.</li> <li>Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, vendors, and subcontractors.</li> <li>Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.</li> <li>Resolve operational, scheduling, and field issues to ensure successful project delivery.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field.</li> <li>12+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, estimating, field operations, or construction-services leadership.</li> <li>7+ years of leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, or similar construction professionals.</li> <li>Proven ability to improve team, operational, financial, or customer-service