Head of Construction

Head of Construction New Haven, CT Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Residential construction project management Construction cost control Construction budget management Construction team management Construction project budgeting Full Job Description Who We Are | Bluevale Capital Bluevale Capital is a boutique, real estate private equity firm that specializes in value-add, development and special situational multi-residential projects. Over the past two years, the firm has completed over $250M of transactions with the intention of creating a $1B+ real estate fund over the next 2-3 years. By working with government leaders, and by partnering with our sponsors and lenders, the company's vision is to create 10,000+ residential units with a focus on tackling the affordable housing crisis in North America. We are currently putting together a stellar team that will help achieve this goal. About the Role We are hiring a hands-on Head of Construction to lead execution across a growing portfolio of hotel-to-multifamily conversion projects in the Northeast. This is not a corporate oversight role—we're looking for someone who has personally delivered complex projects and can drive results in the field and at the budget level. What You'll Do Lead projects from pre-construction through completion, with direct involvement in execution Own budgets, cost tracking, and value engineering—ensure projects hit pro forma Manage GCs, subs, and field teams, stepping in as needed to solve problems in real time Build scopes, review bids, and negotiate directly with subcontractors Develop and maintain a strong subcontractor network across the Northeast Oversee permitting, inspections, and regulatory processes Hire and lead a team of PMs, estimators, and superintendents Partner with acquisitions to validate construction assumptions during underwriting What We're Looking For 10+ years of hands-on construction experience (not just oversight or corporate roles) Proven track record delivering $20M+ projects Experience with ground-up, heavy renovation, or adaptive reuse projects Background working at a GC or real estate developer in a build-focused role Strong experience with budgeting, cost control, and subcontractor management Comfortable operating in both union and non-union environments Deep familiarity with construction across CT, NY, NJ, and/or MA Must-Have Have personally run jobs end-to-end, not just managed from a distance Strong cost discipline and value engineering mindset Ability to build and lead teams while staying close to execution Established subcontractor relationships in the Northeast Nice to Have Experience with hotel conversions or asset repositioning Familiarity with HUD financing or affordable housing Compensation Competitive base salary Performance-based bonus Long-term incentive participation potential Health benefits and paid time off