Construction Operations Director

Trueline; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full operational ownership

Collaborative leadership environment

Strategic influence in shaping the organization's future

Job summary

A well-established regional general contractor is seeking a Construction Operations Director to lead operations across Massachusetts and neighboring states. This executive-level role involves overseeing daily construction operations, mentoring project teams, and enhancing job costing and processes to drive improvement. The ideal candidate has senior leadership experience within the construction sector, strong financial insight, and the ability to manage projects effectively. The position also offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to influence organizational strategy.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in construction operations.
• Knowledge of public-sector construction projects.
• Ability to manage projects across a regional footprint.
• Experience with improving financial metrics and margin.
• Familiarity with construction technology.
• Expertise in systemization and process improvement.
• Excellent communicator able to connect field and executive teams.
• Comfortable with construction technology and efficiency tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction operations and project delivery.
• Lead and mentor project managers and field teams.
• Enhance job costing and scheduling processes.
• Build scalable systems for sustainable growth.
• Track KPIs for performance and financial outcomes.
• Promote a culture of accountability and transparency.
• Partner with the president on succession planning and strategy.
• Promote accountability, transparency, and disciplined execution.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in operations within the construction industry

In-depth knowledge of public‑sector or municipal construction projects

Proven ability to manage multiple projects

Strong financial insight

Expertise in systemization and process improvement

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Communication

Construction tech familiarity

Job description

Construction Operations Director

Trueline's client, a well-established regional general contractor with a focus on public-sector and municipal construction, is seeking a Construction Operations Director to lead operations across Massachusetts and neighboring states. This executive-level opportunity is ideal for a disciplined, growth‑minded leader ready to bring structure, consistency, and financial strength to a thriving construction firm.

Must-Haves as the Construction Operations Director

• Senior leadership experience in operations within the construction industry
• In-depth knowledge of public‑sector or municipal construction projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects across a regional footprint
• Strong financial insight with a track record of improving job costing and margins
• Proven experience improving margins and delivering robust EBITDA outcomes
• Expertise in systemization and process improvement
• Excellent communicator and leader, able to connect across field and executive teams
• Comfortable with construction tech and tools that drive efficiency

What You'll Do as the Construction Operations Director

• Oversee daily construction operations, including field performance and project delivery
• Lead and mentor project managers, superintendents, and field teams to drive high-performance outcomes
• Enhance job costing, scheduling, estimating flow, and safety processes across all projects
• Build scalable systems and standardized SOPs to support sustainable growth
• Establish and track KPIs for team performance, project success, and financial results
• Improve margins and ensure projects are delivered with strong EBITDA outcomes
• Partner with the company president on long-term succession planning and organizational strategy
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and disciplined execution

Nice-to-Haves as the Construction Operations Director

• Experience preparing a business for ownership transition or succession
• Familiarity with government compliance in construction at the federal, state, or local level
• Exposure to Lean Construction, EOS, or similar performance-focused systems
• Regional knowledge of New England’s public works market

Our Client Offers

• Executive leadership role with a respected contractor and consistent backlog
• Full operational ownership and the opportunity to drive measurable improvement
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and results
• A collaborative and values-driven leadership environment
• Strategic influence in shaping the future of a growing organization

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal‑opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.