Director of Operations (Steel Fabrication)

The Director of Operations is responsible for driving execution across multiple active projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment between project managers, detailing, shop fabrication, and field crews. This is a hands-on, production-driven leadership role where success is measured by on-time project delivery, fabrication sequencing, and coordination with field installation schedules.

The ideal candidate has operated in an environment where:

• Fabrication is driven by project schedules, not production forecasts
• Work is prioritized daily based on installation needs, field readiness, and GC demands
• Shop output must align with approved drawings, revisions, and project timelines
• Multiple projects compete for shop capacity and require constant coordination and reprioritization

This role oversees day-to-day operations across Project Management, Engineering/Detailing, Fabrication, Field Operations, and Safety, ensuring projects move efficiently from contract award through installation. The position reports directly to the Owner and works closely with the President.

• Lead and manage the Project Management team, ensuring project schedules, fabrication priorities, and installation sequencing are aligned across all active jobs
• Oversee weekly production and coordination meetings addressing schedule conflicts, fabrication bottlenecks, and field-driven priority changes
• Partner with the Shop Manager to prioritize daily and weekly fabrication based on project schedules, approved drawings, and field installation needs
• Oversee Engineering/Detailing to ensure the timely release of accurate shop drawings and manage revisions cycles
• Coordinate closely with Field Operations to ensure fabrication output supports installation schedules
• Establish and monitor operational performance metrics related to fabrication output, rework, on-time project delivery, and labor efficiency
• Lead monthly Safety Committee meetings and promote a strong safety culture
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and quality standards
• Partner with finance on operational budgets and cost controls
• Serve as a liaison across operations, sales, estimating, HR, and customer service

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience specifically within Division 5 steel fabrication for commercial construction (e.g. stairs, railings, platforms, etc.)
• Proven experience leading in a project-driven fabrication environment, managing shop drawings and detailing coordination, project managers, and shop operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or related Master’s preferred

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a current or future employer visa sponsorship need.
• Fully on-site role

• Salary range $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package

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