Director of Operations

About the Role

The Director of Operations oversees and optimizes construction operations across multiple projects to meet safety, quality, schedule, and profitability goals. This role provides both strategic and hands-on leadership to project management and field teams, drives operational consistency, and partners with executive leadership to support company growth and performance. • Provide leadership and oversight for construction operations across multiple projects. • Ensure projects are executed in accordance with contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and company standards. • Drive operational excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and cost control. • Lead and mentor project managers, superintendents, and operations staff. • Establish and enforce standardized operating procedures and best practices. • Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams on project handoffs and risk reviews. • Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and margin management. • Partner with safety, quality, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory and company requirements are met. • Support business development efforts, including client relationships and operational input on pursuits. • Identify and implement process improvements, technology, and operational efficiencies. • Resolve escalated project issues, claims, and disputes. • Participate in strategic planning, staffing, and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project oversight
• ▸budget monitoring
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸process improvement
• ▸client relations
• ▸team leadership

What You Bring

The position requires extensive travel (80-100% of the time) and is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits and pre-bid meetings in a fast-paced, deadline-driven preconstruction environment. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • 12–20+ years of progressive experience in construction operations. • Proven leadership experience managing multiple projects and teams. • Strong understanding of construction methods, contracts, scheduling, and cost controls. • Experience working with project financials, forecasts, and WIP reporting. • Experience with large-scale, complex, or multi-market construction projects (Preferred). • Ability to lead in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸20+ years
• ▸leadership
• ▸project finance
• ▸construction methods
• ▸travel

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience. • Health, dental, and vision insurance. • Paid time off and holiday pay. • Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Work Environment

Field