Construction Operations Director

ZipRecruiter; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Central Florida seeks a Construction Operations Director to oversee budgeting, staffing, and operations management. The ideal candidate will have substantial supervisory experience and strong skills in managing construction projects and teams. Employee benefits include health insurance, unlimited PTO, and paid educational opportunities.

Benefits

Health Insurance - 87% Paid by the Company

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays per year – 8

Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave

401K Match – Plan Increasing up to 7½%

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to perform takeoffs and read construction blueprints.
• Strong collaboration skills and effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executives on budget reviews and growth planning.
• Control labor and material costs, ensure project completion.
• Recruit and develop construction staff, oversee management staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

About Westbrook Service Company:

Westbrook Vision
To be a thriving company that makes a lasting impact in Central Florida for the future.

Westbrook Mission
To create an employee experience so profoundly different that it leads to changed lives and customers for life.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday – Weekends as needed

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance - 87% Paid by the Company (Employee Plans starting at less than $23 per week)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays per year – 8
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Dental Premiums
• Paid Long-Term Insurance
• 401K Match – Plan Increasing up to 7½%
• Vision insurance and Free Prescription Safety Glasses
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Fun Team building Outings (Universal, Top Golf, and Andretti)
• And more...

Company-Funded Education Opportunities:

• Manufacturers' training – Spanish and English
• Health and Wealth Education
• Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Advancement Training

Key Responsibilities of the Construction Operations Director include:

Administration & Planning:

• Collaborate with President, Vice President, and CFO to review budgets, WIP statements, department performance, and growth planning.
• Monitor the construction industry to stay current with trends, labor, markets, technologies, and competition. Forecast workforce capacity shortages and surpluses based on seasons and schedules, and adjust accordingly.
• Partner with HR to ensure accurate record keeping (JLA badging, timekeeping, etc.), licensing, and credentialing of staff to ensure compliance and current certifications.

Estimating and Sales:

• Review pre-construction estimates for accuracy and variance, collaborating with the Chief Estimator.
• Control labor and material costs by ensuring standards are met in staffing, compensation, overtime, safety, quality, productivity, inventory, purchasing, and usage.
• Work with accounting to ensure projects are completed, invoiced, closed, and collected within required time frames.

Service and Support:

• Maintain high levels of mechanical expertise by staying current on trade-specific developments and innovations. Establish departmental standards of performance, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and implement a departmental quality assurance and improvement program, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and departmental standards.
• Coordinate with Fleet to ensure company vehicles are well maintained through ongoing inspections and reporting.

People & Safety:

• Work closely with HR to recruit, onboard, and develop construction staff.
• Oversee, direct, and support construction management staff.
• Conduct 90-day, 6-month, and annual reviews of direct reports.
• Ensure all staff understand their roles and standards, providing counseling as necessary.

Qualified candidates will have:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent; College Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to perform takeoffs and read construction blueprints and estimates.
• Ability to analyze data and act accordingly.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work well with others.
• Effective time management and task-switching skills; quick learner.
• PC computer skills.
• Understanding of financial statements, including WIP's.
• Valid driver's license.

We are both a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our employee selection process includes drug testing, background checks, driving record checks, pre-employment assessments, and reference interviews.