Director of Construction Operations

Description

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes and operational systems.
• Monitor and optimize key performance metrics, including safety results, schedule adherence, budget performance, and client satisfaction.
• Lead, coach, and develop project managers overseeing multi-discipline construction projects, including mechanical, HVAC, piping, plumbing, and structural scopes.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence through accountability, proactive risk management, and field compliance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align construction operations with broader organizational objectives.
• Partner with estimating and pre-construction teams to ensure constructability, effective resource planning, and realistic project scheduling.
• Serve as a senior operational leader with internal stakeholders and external clients, reinforcing trust, communication, and long-term partnerships.
• Provide limited, planned travel for project oversight and coordination with regional offices.

Requirements

This is an office-based leadership role with regular visits to active construction sites. Candidates must be able to safely navigate industrial environments while using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Travel is minimal and typically planned.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in industrial mechanical construction, operational leadership, and team development, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Sound business judgment with the ability to balance operational performance, safety, and client needs.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, execution, and delivery best practices.
• Extensive experience leading construction operations or project teams, preferably within industrial or mechanical construction environments.
• In-depth understanding of industrial mechanical construction scopes and operational challenges.
• Excellent organizational leadership, communication, and people development skills.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes through servant leadership and by effectively leading through others.
• Strong servant leadership presence that empowers and develops high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance