Director of Construction Operations

Westbrook Service Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401K Match 6.5%

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Westbrook Service Company seeks a Director of Construction Operations in Orlando, FL to provide strategic leadership for the mechanical construction division, guiding project execution, financial performance, workforce planning, and team development with executive leadership.

You will drive operational excellence, oversee budgets, bids, and WIP reporting, and mentor managers to deliver on-time, on-budget projects while maintaining safety and quality standards. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of management experience in a commercial mechanical construction division.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, blueprint interpretation, and takeoffs.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data to inform decisions.
• Working knowledge of WIP reporting and financial statements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to review budgets, WIP reports, departmental performance, and growth initiatives.
• Forecast workforce needs by monitoring industry trends, labor markets, emerging technologies, and competitive activity.
• Ensure licensing, certifications, workforce records, and timekeeping requirements in partnership with Human Resources.
• Review pre-construction estimates with the Chief Estimator to improve project 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 initiatives to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with Fleet to ensure company vehicles are properly maintained and operational.
• Recruit, develop, and retain construction professionals in partnership with HR.
• Lead, mentor, and support construction management staff.
• Conduct 90-day, six-month, and annual performance evaluations.
• Communicate expectations, provide coaching, and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Budgeting/Financial acumen

Team development

Safety compliance

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: