Director of Construction Operations & Growth

gpac; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

gpac is seeking a hands-on, business-minded construction professional to lead field operations and financial performance for a growing contractor. You will work directly with ownership, oversee multiple projects, and help guide the company’s continued growth.

This role offers a path toward ownership and requires a strong ability to manage both operations and client relationships while maintaining safety, quality, and profitability across projects.

Formación

• 10+ years of progressively responsible construction experience.
• Background in marine, foundation, heavy civil, commercial, or specialty contracting.
• Proven experience managing projects and leading field personnel.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, scheduling, and productivity.
• Experience with estimating, project budgets, cost control, and financial performance.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on management style and ability to earn respect of field and office teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily construction operations across multiple active projects.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, subcontractors, schedules, and resources.
• Lead and mentor project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel.
• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Step into an increased leadership role when ownership is unavailable.
• Oversee projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, costs, productivity, and profitability.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, change orders, and project documentation.
• Assist with estimating, bidding, forecasting, and cost control.
• Identify risks early and implement practical solutions to keep projects moving.
• Identify, negotiate with, and manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Build strong relationships with clients, engineers, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Resolve project challenges while protecting the company's reputation and financial interests.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and business development efforts.
• Work directly with company ownership to learn all aspects of the business.
• Help develop operational systems, employee leadership, and customer relationships.
• Contribute to strategic decisions and continued company growth.
• Prepare to assume increasing responsibility for the company's operations and business management, with the potential for future ownership.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Estimating & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Contract review

Client & subcontractor relations

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Herramientas

Reading plans & specs

Descripción del empleo

gpac is seeking a hands-on, business-minded construction professional to lead field operations and financial performance for a growing contractor. You will work directly with ownership, oversee multiple projects, and help guide the company’s continued growth.

This role offers a path toward ownership and requires a strong ability to manage both operations and client relationships while maintaining safety, quality, and profitability across projects.