Director of Construction Operations – Commercial Construction Projects

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a senior construction operations leader with 15+ years of experience to oversee large, complex commercial projects. You will mentor field teams, enforce safety, manage budgets, and drive efficiency across preconstruction and execution phases.

You will report to the Senior VP, IS Delivery Region and collaborate with regional leadership to align field operations with strategic growth and client objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience managing large, complex commercial construction projects, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven track record driving organizational change in a growing firm.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and high judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support operational aspects of commercial construction projects in collaboration with regional leadership.
• Set standards to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality requirements are met.
• Report to Senior VP, IS Delivery Region and align field operations with strategic goals.
• Lead preconstruction, scheduling, budgeting, and risk identification activities.
• Coordinate project managers, superintendents, and subcontractor field teams to deliver on-time, on-budget results.
• Mentor and develop field leaders, and serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion OSHA compliance, safety training, incident reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings to foster repeat business.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring & coaching

Negotiation

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

• Support all operational aspects of commercial construction projects in collaboration with regional leadership.
• Set standards to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Vice Presidents and implement the strategic goals of the Senior Vice President, IS Delivery Region.
• Report directly to the Senior Vice President, IS Delivery Region.
• Enforce consistent company policies and procedures across field operations.
• Align field operations with the company's strategic vision and growth objectives.
• Advise project teams on planning, resource allocation, and operational strategies to support delivery and profitability.
• Champion safety compliance with OSHA regulations, ICRA policies, company safety policies, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate safety training, incident reporting, and risk mitigation with HSE.
• Monitor safety metrics and lead zero-incident initiatives.
• Review project execution, scheduling, and resource management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery meeting client specifications.
• Improve operational efficiency through standardized processes, technology, and workflow optimization.
• Coordinate project managers, superintendents, and subcontractor/vendor field teams.
• Develop and implement quality control standards, inspection procedures, and quality assurance protocols.
• Oversee inspections, testing, documentation, and resolution of quality issues.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and participate in selection, contract negotiations, and performance evaluations.
• Mitigate subcontractor-performance risks, including delays, quality issues, and scope creep.
• Oversee preconstruction, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk identification.
• Guide labor, equipment, and materials utilization to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Build and lead a high-performing field operations team.
• Mentor and develop superintendents and project managers.
• Serve as primary contact for key clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with development, sustainability, and project management teams to support client relationships and repeat business.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Provide Delivery-strategy expertise during preconstruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related area.
• Minimum 15 years' experience managing large, complex commercial construction projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong mentoring and coaching experience with teams of diverse expertise levels.
• Entrepreneurial team player able to multitask.
• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to interface effectively with senior management, corporate management, and staff.
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical and strategic thinker.
• Passion for the Company mission.
• Preferred: Experience working for an ENR Top 100 General Contractor or Construction Management firm.
• Ability to travel 50%–75% of the time to job sites and office locations.
• Ability to climb stairs, remain stationary for prolonged periods, repeat wrist/hand/finger motions, and adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work authorization compliance through participation in the e-Verify program.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing large, complex commercial construction projects, ensuring safety compliance, quality assurance, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor diverse talent, and align field operations with strategic business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Construction Management
• 15 Years Experience In Commercial Construction
• Leadership In Project Management
• OSHA Compliance And Safety Standards
• Quality Control And Assurance

Hard Skills

• Project Scheduling
• Resource Allocation
• Budget Management
• Risk Identification
• Operational Strategies
• Quality Assurance Protocols
• Incident Reporting
• Workflow Optimization
• Safety Training Coordination
• Contract Negotiation

Soft Skills

• Creative Problem-Solving
• Negotiation Skills
• Mentoring And Coaching
• Interpersonal Communication
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Commercial Construction
• HSE Compliance
• Subcontractor Management
• Construction Management Firm
• ENR Top 100 General Contractor