Director of Construction Operations

Westbrook Service Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401K match

Paid life insurance

Dental premiums

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Westbrook Service Company is seeking a Director of Construction Operations to provide strategic leadership for its mechanical construction division. This role partners with executive leadership to drive operational excellence, profitability, and sustainable growth across budgets, workforce planning, and project execution.

The Director will develop and mentor construction management staff, oversee performance evaluations, and ensure compliance with licensing, certifications, records, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of management experience leading a commercial mechanical construction division.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, blueprint interpretation, and project takeoffs.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data and make informed business decisions.
• Working knowledge of WIP reporting and financial statements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401K Match – Up to 6½%.
• Paid Life Insurance, Dental Premiums, and Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to review budgets, WIP reports, departmental performance, and growth initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, labor markets, emerging technologies, and competitive activity to forecast workforce needs.
• Ensure licensing, certifications, workforce records, and timekeeping with HR.
• Review pre-construction estimates with Chief Estimator to improve outcomes.
• Manage labor and material costs by maintaining staffing, productivity, purchasing, inventory, quality, safety, and overtime.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure projects are completed, billed, closed, and collected on schedule.
• Establish and maintain departmental standards, processes, and best practices.
• Lead quality assurance to ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with Fleet for vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

The Director of Construction Operations provides strategic leadership for Westbrook's mechanical construction division, overseeing operations, financial performance, project execution, workforce planning, and team development. This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive operational excellence, profitability, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Strategic Planning

• Partner with executive leadership to review budgets, WIP reports, departmental performance, and growth initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, labor markets, emerging technologies, and competitive activity to effectively forecast workforce needs.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, certifications, workforce records, and timekeeping requirements in partnership with Human Resources.
• Review pre-construction estimates for accuracy and collaborate with the Chief Estimator to improve project outcomes.
• Manage labor and material costs by maintaining high standards for staffing, productivity, purchasing, inventory, quality, safety, and overtime.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure projects are completed, billed, closed, and collected on schedule.

Operational Excellence

• Establish and maintain departmental standards, processes, and best practices.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with Fleet to ensure company vehicles are properly maintained and operational.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing construction professionals in partnership with Human Resources.
• Lead, mentor, and support construction management staff.
• Conduct 90-day, six-month, and annual performance evaluations.
• Clearly communicate expectations, provide coaching, and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of management experience leading a commercial mechanical construction division.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, blueprint interpretation, and project takeoffs.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data and make informed business decisions.
• Working knowledge of WIP reporting and financial statements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Match – Up to 6½%
• Paid Life Insurance, Dental Premiums, and Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Pre-Employment Requirements

Westbrook Service Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of: