Southern Search · 12 hours ago
Director of Project Development
Greater Tampa Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expSouthern Search is a boutique recruiting firm focused on long-term placements and leadership-level searches within construction and engineering. They are seeking a Director of Project Development to lead complex construction projects, oversee client relationships, and drive business development efforts.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Chase Squires
Responsibilities
Reports to the Regional Vice President and serves as senior leader for assigned client accounts
Strengthens existing client relationships and expands work within established markets
Actively identifies and pursues new clients and market opportunities
Develops strategic, solutions-oriented approaches tailored to client needs and project challenges
Partners closely with business development leadership on long-term growth planning and pursuit strategy
Lead assigned projects from pursuit through closeout
Oversee schedules, budgets, contracts, risk, and project controls
Ensure high standards for safety, quality, and financial performance
Participate in executive-level forecasting, reporting, and project reviews
Support negotiations related to contracts, change orders, and claims
Serve as the primary relationship lead for key clients
Strengthen long-term partnerships that generate repeat work
Identify and support new project pursuits within existing and new accounts
Collaborate with preconstruction and leadership teams on proposals and interviews
Act as a trusted advisor to owners and development partners
Build, mentor, and retain high-performing project teams
Support succession planning for Project Managers and Superintendents
Maintain an active presence on jobsites and with field leadership
Partner with executive leadership to align staffing and resources
Uphold a culture of accountability, collaboration, and integrity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
15+ years of construction experience with senior leadership responsibility
Proven success delivering large, complex commercial or industrial projects
Strong financial and operational acumen
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships
Experience driving repeat business and long-term partnerships
Clear, confident communicator with owners and internal teams
Leadership style rooted in accountability and trust
Benefits
Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
Long-term career growth within a stable, values-driven organization
Company
Southern Search
At Southern Search, we specialize in connecting top-tier talent with leading employers in the construction and engineering space.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase