Director of Construction Operations - Onsite

Genesis10; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

401K

Sick Pay

Commuter Benefits

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Genesis10 is seeking a hands-on Director of Construction Operations in Akron, OH, to provide companywide leadership for project management and field operations. The role reports to the President and offers a path toward a Vice President position, with travel across NE Ohio and potential out-of-state assignments.

Based in Fairlawn, OH, the director will drive performance, risk management, and talent development while aligning project management with field operations and maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive commercial construction experience.
• Proven ability to lead multiple complex projects and project teams.
• Strong financial, contractual, scheduling, and risk-management expertise.
• Experience working closely with superintendents and senior field leaders.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold experienced professionals accountable.
• The judgment to know when to delegate, coach, or intervene directly.

Responsibilities

• Lead companywide project management and field operations.
• Monitor project financial performance, schedules, staffing, risk, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Identify at-risk projects early and lead practical recovery efforts.
• Coach and develop project executives, project managers, and the General Superintendent.
• Improve collaboration and accountability between office and field teams.
• Strengthen project forecasting, change management, contract administration, procurement, and closeout.
• Support the General Superintendent with field staffing, succession planning, performance management, and superintendent development.
• Build scalable operating practices that support continued growth without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Develop strong relationships with key clients, design partners, and trade partners.

Skills

Construction leadership

Financial acumen

Scheduling

Risk management

Team coaching

Executive leadership

Project management

Job description

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Director of Construction Operations for a direct hire, onsite position with a National Construction Firm located in Akron, OH. Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000 per year, W2, based on qualifications Position Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Construction Operations to provide companywide leadership for project management and field operations, with a direct track to a Vice President role. This opportunity is designed for a successful Project Executive from a sophisticated general contractor or construction manager who is ready to move beyond oversight of an individual project portfolio and take on broader organizational leadership. Reporting directly to the President, the Director will be accountable for project performance, operational consistency, talent development, risk management, and alignment between project management and field operations. This role is based out of the Fairlawn, OH headquarters, but requires travel to assigned job sites in the NE Ohio region as needed, in addition to potential out-of-state travel of 10-20%.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead companywide project management and field operations
• Monitor project financial performance, schedules, staffing, risk, quality, safety, and client satisfaction
• Identify at-risk projects early and lead practical recovery efforts
• Coach and develop project executives, project managers, and the General Superintendent
• Improve collaboration and accountability between office and field teams
• Strengthen project forecasting, change management, contract administration, procurement, and closeout
• Support the General Superintendent with field staffing, succession planning, performance management, and superintendent development
• Build scalable operating practices that support continued growth without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
• Develop strong relationships with key clients, design partners, and trade partners

Primary Requirements:

• At least 15+ years of progressive commercial construction experience
• A record of successfully leading multiple complex projects and project teams
• Strong financial, contractual, scheduling, and risk-management expertise
• Experience working closely with superintendents and senior field leaders
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold experienced professionals accountable
• The judgment to know when to delegate, coach, or intervene directly
• The desire and capability to grow into a broader executive operations role

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.