Director of Operations

Job Description:

• Lead and oversee multiple projects and project teams within assigned construction business units, and turn company objectives into measurable goals.
  
• Set clear expectations for safety, quality, schedule, productivity, cost control and client satisfaction, and step in early when performance issues arise.
  
• Review project financial performance, job costing, forecasts and profitability, and build corrective action plans for underperforming projects.
  
• Work with superintendents, project managers and trade partners to make sure manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors support project schedules.
  
• Support self-perform operations and improve productivity, equipment utilization and workforce planning.
  
• Champion the safety culture, support quality assurance and quality control, and reduce rework, defects and claims.
  
• Coach and mentor Project Managers and operational staff, and support succession planning for future leaders.
  
• Maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers and subcontractors, support preconstruction estimating and business development, and share lessons learned across teams.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• 12+ years of progressive construction experience, with 5+ years in construction management or operational leadership.
  
• Experience managing multiple complex construction projects and teams. Self-perform experience is preferred.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience.
  
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop operational teams and senior leaders.
  
• Strong executive leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
  
• Strong knowledge of project management, scheduling, estimating, project controls, contracts, cost management, risk management and subcontractor management.
  
• Ability to interpret financial reports, job cost reports, forecasts, schedules and productivity metrics.
  
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, staffing strategies and resource allocation.
  
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with executives, clients, project teams and stakeholders.
  
• Professional office environment, with the ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
  
• Moderate to significant travel between project locations and regional and corporate offices.