Director of Construction

Brightpath Associates LLC; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brightpath Associates LLC seeks an experienced Operations Leader to direct construction operations across the region, partnering with project coordinators to staff, allocate resources, and uphold safety, quality, and company standards. You will lead project managers and field teams while monitoring schedules and budgets to maintain profitability.

The role emphasizes ongoing coaching, performance development, and fostering accountability and collaboration among diverse teams.

Formación

• 8–10 years of progressive management experience overseeing construction operations.
• Construction Supervisor License (CSL) required.
• Strong experience in commercial construction, restoration, or large-scale field operations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and oversight of construction operations across the assigned region.
• Staff projects with Project Coordinators and allocate resources.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, specifications, and building codes.
• Monitor project performance and report weekly updates to executives.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, and profitability for active projects.
• Direct Project Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors and manage vendor relationships.
• Drive process improvement and standardized operating practices across teams.
• Manage permits, inspections, and stakeholder communications as needed.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Staffing & resource allocation

Budgeting & profitability

Safety culture

Quality assurance

Vendor & stakeholder management

Educación

Construction Supervisor License (CSL)

Descripción del empleo

1. Operational Leadership & Project Oversight

• Provide overall leadership and oversight of construction operations across the assigned region.
• Partner with Construction Project Coordinators to ensure appropriate project staffing, resource allocation, and operational support.
• Ensure compliance with company construction protocols, project policies, procedures, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor project performance, review status reports, and provide weekly production updates to the Executive Vice President.
• Oversee project schedules and proactively address issues that could affect timelines, budgets, or deliverables.
• Conduct regular job-site visits to evaluate work in progress and ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, applicable building codes, and company standards.
• Identify operational risks and implement timely corrective actions to maintain project performance.

2. Team Leadership & Employee Development

• Directly lead and manage Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors.
• Assign Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to projects based on project requirements, experience, and workload capacity.
• Monitor team workloads and ensure effective utilization of personnel and resources.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Conduct formal performance evaluations and recommend appropriate training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Identify high‑potential employees and candidates and provide hiring and succession‑planning recommendations.
• Support the development and implementation of training programs for project and field personnel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain financial oversight of construction projects to ensure alignment with approved budgets and profitability objectives.
• Monitor, analyze, and manage gross profit performance across active projects.
• Participate in project budgeting, forecasting, financial reviews, and performance analysis.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities for improved project profitability.
• Review and support vendor and supplier payment approvals, as required.

4. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all company safety requirements and applicable OSHA standards across construction projects.
• Lead project‑level safety initiatives and coordinate with the Health & Safety Officer on projects requiring enhanced safety oversight.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and deployment of safety personnel across projects.
• Promote a strong safety culture and hold project teams accountable for maintaining safe work environments.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives and ensure construction work consistently meets company standards, project specifications, and client expectations.
• Address quality concerns promptly and implement corrective measures where necessary.

5. Vendor, Client & Stakeholder Management

• Oversee vendor and subcontractor relationships, including performance evaluation and contract administration.
• Review and support the approval of vendor and supplier contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and related documentation.
• Assist with the resolution of conflicts involving employees, vendors, subcontractors, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Oversee customer service, client communication, and warranty support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage permit, inspection, and regulatory issues as needed to support successful project completion.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to promote successful project outcomes.

6. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve workflows, procedures, and processes supporting daily construction operations.
• Review project production and operational performance on a weekly basis and establish consistent performance expectations across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, communication, and profitability.
• Promote integration and alignment across operational, project management, and field teams.
• Establish and maintain standardized operating practices that support scalable and consistent regional performance.

Ideal Candidates

• 8–10 years of progressive management experience overseeing construction operations, field teams, or project management organizations.
• Construction Supervisor License (CSL) required.
• Strong experience in commercial construction, restoration, or large‑scale field operations.