Director of Construction Operations

LHH; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 15-20%

Vehicle allowance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

LHH in Conshohocken, PA seeks a Director of Construction Operations to lead project delivery, strengthen the operational infrastructure, and develop a high-performing team. This role oversees complex commercial projects, shaping processes and systems for scalable growth.

Responsibilities include leading multi-project delivery, improving cost controls, and ensuring safety and compliance, with a hybrid work model and monthly travel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial construction project management experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience managing projects generally ranging from $20M to $75M+.
• Strong understanding of GMP, Cost-Plus, and CM-at-Risk delivery methods.
• Experience with institutional construction (K-12, higher education, municipal, healthcare, or similar large-scale projects).
• Proven ability to hire, develop, and lead construction teams.
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling, cost reporting, WIP, forecasting, and earned value analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Manage procurement, buyout, scheduling, budgeting, and cost forecasting.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance and margins.
• Recruit, develop, and lead Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and other construction professionals.
• Establish standardized project delivery procedures and controls.
• Promote safety & compliance across all projects.

Skills

Leadership

CPM scheduling

Budgeting & cost control

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

OSHA 30-Hour certification

Tools

ERP systems

Construction project management software

Job description

Location: Conshohocken, PA - hybrid and monthly travel required

Employment Type: Full-Time | Leadership with a very strong growth path

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Construction Operations to lead project delivery, strengthen operational infrastructure, and build a high-performing construction team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial construction leader who can successfully oversee complex projects while developing the people, processes, and systems needed to support continued growth. This individual will have significant influence over construction operations, project performance, team development, and overall delivery strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Operations & Project Delivery

• Provide leadership and oversight across multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyout, change management, scheduling, budgeting, and cost forecasting.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, profitability, and margin.
• Ensure successful transitions from preconstruction into construction.
• Serve as a senior client-facing leader throughout project delivery.
• Partner with leadership on project selection, pursuit strategy, resource planning, and operational risk.
• Recruit, develop, and lead Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and other construction professionals.
• Build a strong leadership bench capable of managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Establish effective collaboration between construction operations, preconstruction, sales, and field teams.
• Provide senior leadership with visibility into project performance, staffing needs, schedules, financial performance, and potential risks.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Establish standardized project delivery procedures from project startup through closeout.
• Develop project controls for cost reporting, WIP schedules, forecasting, earned value tracking, and recurring project reviews.
• Improve workflows for RFIs, submittals, quality control, daily reporting, and drawing management.
• Develop standardized QA/QC programs and subcontractor procurement processes.
• Create consistent project reporting tools for costs, schedules, forecasting, and risk.
• Train and mentor employees to drive adoption of operational standards and best practices.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a proactive, safety-first culture across all construction projects.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable safety programs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial construction project management experience, including at least 5 years in a Project Executive, senior Project Manager, or comparable leadership position.
• Experience overseeing complex construction projects generally ranging from $20M to $75M+.
• Strong understanding of GMP, Cost-Plus, and/or CM-at-Risk project delivery.
• Experience with institutional construction such as K-12, higher education, municipal, healthcare, sports/recreation, or similar large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience hiring, developing, and leading construction teams.
• Proven ability to establish and improve project delivery processes, financial controls, and operational systems.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, cost reporting, WIP preparation, forecasting, and earned value analysis.
• Experience with modern construction project management, scheduling, document management, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and client relationship skills.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred; significant relevant industry experience may also be considered.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification required.
• Advanced construction, project management, or business credentials are a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers an opportunity to do more than oversee individual projects. The Director of Construction Operations will have the ability to build teams, shape construction operations, establish scalable processes, and directly influence the growth of the organization.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that values strong leadership, accountability, operational excellence, and client service.

A competitive compensation package is offered and may include:

• Competitive base salary (160k base)
• Performance-based incentive compensation (15-20% annual bonus)
• Vehicle allowance ($500/month)
• Retention or milestone-based incentives
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities

Interested?

If you are an experienced commercial construction leader who enjoys building teams, improving operations, and successfully delivering complex projects, we would like to hear from you.