Director of Operations, Light Industrial Construction

Known for building long-term partnerships and delivering exceptional results, they have earned a reputation for operational excellence, strong leadership, and a commitment to investing in both their people and their projects. Play a key role in shaping company strategy and operational directionJoin an organization with a strong reputation and loyal client base Experience acting as a Director of Operations, or similar, with a commercial construction general contractor.

• Lead the operational execution of all light industrial construction projects across the organization
• Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and operational staff to ensure successful project delivery
• Drive project performance related to safety, quality, schedule, profitability, and client satisfaction
• Develop and implement operational strategies, systems, and best practices
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and risk management initiatives
• Establish and maintain operational metrics to improve efficiency and accountability
• Provide executive oversight of project planning, procurement, staffing, and resource allocation
• Partner with business development and preconstruction teams to support growth initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, subcontractors, and industry partners
• Mentor and develop construction leadership teams to strengthen organizational capabilities
• Lead operational reviews and executive reporting efforts
• Ensure compliance with company standards, contract requirements, and safety expectations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational scalability

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MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Play a key role in shaping company strategy and operational directionJoin an organization with a strong reputation and loyal client base

• Experience acting as a Director of Operations, or similar, with a commercial construction general contractor
• Proven experience overseeing large-scale light industrial projects with clients like Amazon (warehouse, distribution, cold-storage, manufacturing)
• Experience overseeing project and operations teams
• Experience developing and implementing operational processes and performance metrics
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills

Our client is a relationship-driven commercial contractor specializing in industrial and large-scale commercial construction projects. Known for building long-term partnerships and delivering exceptional results, they have earned a reputation for operational excellence, strong leadership, and a commitment to investing in both their people and their projects.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $160,000 - $200,000, dependent on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Competitive bonus structure
• 401(k) with company match
• ESOP program
• Opportunity to shape the future growth and strategy of a thriving construction organization
• Significant leadership visibility and influence within the organization