Director, Research and Consulting

Overview

Dodge Construction Network is seeking a Director, Research and Consulting to lead the delivery of high-impact consulting and market research engagements for clients across the construction ecosystem, including Fortune 500 building product manufacturers. This senior leadership role is responsible for managing teams, overseeing complex consulting projects, and contributing to the development and commercialization of new research and consulting products. This role will work closely with executive-level clients, internal research leaders, and cross-functional partners to translate data and analysis into actionable insights that inform strategy, investment, and go-to-market decisions.

This position reports directly to the Vice President, Research.

This is a remote, home-office based role and candidates located in the continental United States will be considered, however there is a preference to hire in Eastern or Central time zones.

Expected travel is up to 20% for this role.

Essential Functions

• Lead end-to-end delivery of consulting engagements for C-suite and senior executive audiences, including scoping, analysis, synthesis, and presentation of findings

• Oversee projects focused on market sizing and forecasting, customer and needs analysis, product expansion and optimization, and strategic implementation support

• Serve as a senior advisor to clients, translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations

• Ensure high standards of quality, rigor, consistency, and client satisfaction across all engagements

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of analysts and consultants, fostering both technical excellence and professional growth

• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and support career progression for team members

• Build scalable processes and best practices to support a growing consulting organization

• Partner with leadership to ideate, design, and launch new market research and consulting product offerings

• Help define methodologies, value propositions, and delivery models for new insights products

• Contribute to continuous improvement of existing offerings based on client feedback and market needs

• Work closely with sales, marketing, and product teams to support business development efforts and articulate the value of insights offerings

• Assist with proposal development, thought leadership, and client presentations, as needed

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent education and work experience.

• 12+ years of strategic operations and client project management experience

• Proven experience leading consulting projects, including market sizing and projections, customer and needs analysis, product strategy, and implementation support

• Demonstrated success managing and developing early- to mid-career professionals

• Experience developing and deploying new products or service offerings within a market research, consulting, or insights organization

• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to C-suite audiences

• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance analytical rigor and practical business impact

• Experience serving construction, building products, or related industrial markets

• Background in management consulting, market research, or strategy consulting environments

• Familiarity with data-driven insights platforms and syndicated research products

Dodge Construction Network exists to deliver the comprehensive data and connections the construction industry needs to build thriving communities. Our legacy is deeply rooted in empowering our customers with transformative insights, igniting their journey towards unparalleled business expansion and success. We serve decision-makers who seek reliable growth and who value relationships built on trust and quality. By combining our proprietary data with cutting-edge software, we deliver to our customers the essential intelligence…