Job Description
Job Title: Director of Construction Operations
Department: Operations
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: VP of Construction
Salary: $150-175K with a 20% bonus target.
Director of Construction Operations
The Director of Construction Operations is responsible for the operational functions that support The Companies Construction Division. This role oversees workforce planning, warehouse and mobilization operations, operational processes, technology systems, and performance reporting. The Director works closely with the VP of Construction, Project Managers, and other functional leaders to ensure the division has the resources, processes, systems, and information needed to operate efficiently and scale effectively. The position is also responsible for developing and improving the operational systems, processes, and structure necessary to support continued growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operational functions that support the Construction Division, ensuring the organization has the workforce visibility, systems, processes, and resources necessary to execute projects efficiently and support continued growth
- Provide leadership and oversight for workforce planning, field scheduling, labor capacity management, and productivity reporting to ensure effective deployment of construction resources
- Direct warehouse, inventory, mobilization, logistics, and field support operations, establishing service levels and operational standards that meet the needs of project teams and field personnel
- Develop and maintain scalable operational processes, standards, and accountability systems that drive consistency, efficiency, and execution across the Construction Division
- Serve as the operational owner of construction-related technology platforms, leading adoption, process integration, continuous improvement, and evaluation of future technology investments
- Establish and maintain meaningful performance metrics, reporting, and operational dashboards that provide visibility into labor utilization, operational effectiveness, and departmental performance
- Partner closely with Finance to support forecasting, WIP reviews, cost tracking, cost-to-complete analysis, and other operational inputs required for sound business decision-making
- Lead execution of divisional strategic initiatives, quarterly objectives, and operational improvement efforts, ensuring priorities are clearly defined, progress is measured, and commitments are achieved
- Manage and develop operational leaders and support teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer service
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers and other functional leaders to ensure operational services effectively support project execution and organizational objectives
Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of operations leadership experience within a mechanical, electrical, sheet metal, or specialty contracting environment
- Demonstrated success leading, building, or significantly improving operational functions, systems, and processes
- Experience with workforce planning, labor scheduling, capacity management, productivity measurement, and operational reporting across multiple projects or trades
- Strong understanding of construction financial operations, including forecasting, WIP reporting, cost codes, labor reporting, and cost-to-complete analysis
- Proven ability to assess operational challenges, identify practical solutions, and implement improvements that balance structure with organizational agility
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to establish operational standards, drive accountability, and lead change across diverse teams and stakeholders
- Experience working closely with senior leaders, business owners, or executive teams in a privately held organization
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated leadership capability with experience developing teams, coaching leaders, and fostering high-performance work environments
- Builder mentality with the ability to create structure, improve operational effectiveness, and scale systems in a growing business environment
- Commitment to a field-first, customer-focused culture and a collaborative approach to leadership
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.