Director of Construction - San Antonio, TX

Henderson Scott US; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vehicle allowance

Salary range

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Director of Construction to lead the San Antonio operations, overseeing day-to-day activities and driving operational excellence. The role targets a strategic leader with a strong business and financial background who can develop people and improve processes.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of leadership experience, manage budgets, and guide cross-department collaboration to achieve financial objectives and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in business administration or equivalent.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership and operational management experience.
• Strong finance and organizational management background with strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the organization.
• Provide strategic leadership with a focus on financial performance.
• Lead and mentor managers and emerging leaders across departments.
• Establish and monitor metrics to drive performance improvements.
• Review and improve business procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Develop and implement policies to optimize daily operations.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and productive work environments.
• Direct budgets, forecasting, and cost management to meet financial goals.
• Communicate initiatives and changes to leadership and staff.
• Drive customer service improvements and client satisfaction through operations.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Financial acumen

Budgets

Strategy

Change management

Communication

Team development

Process improvement

Influence

Education

Master's in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Construction

San Antonio, TX

Description

We are seeking a Director of Operations to join our San Antonio team. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring the company is managed efficiently and effectively while driving operational excellence across all departments. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a strong business and financial background, proven experience leading teams, and a passion for improving processes, developing people, and delivering exceptional results.

What We Offer

• Base between - $220K - $260K
• Annual performance bonuses (15%)
• Vehicle allowance ($1,200 a month)

Essential Job Functions

• Experience overseeing $100M+ projects
• Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards to evaluate organizational performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Review, analyze, and evaluate business procedures to improve operational effectiveness
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance day-to-day operations
• Ensure safe, productive, and compliant work environments across the organization
• Oversee operational departments and ensure performance goals are achieved
• Plan, direct, monitor, and forecast budgets and costs to achieve financial objectives
• Communicate organizational initiatives, policies, and procedural changes to leadership teams and staff
• Drive improvements in customer service and client satisfaction through operational enhancements
• Lead coordination and integration efforts among operations, engineering, technology, and customer service teams
• Develop more efficient workflows and cost-effective business processes
• Foster a positive organizational culture and represent the company professionally with employees, clients, industry partners, and the community
• Mentor and develop managers and emerging leaders throughout the organization
• Support change management initiatives and strategic business objectives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration required
• 10+ years of progressive leadership and operational management experience
• Thorough understanding of business operations, finance, strategy, and organizational management
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team development skills
• Demonstrated financial acumen and experience managing budgets and operational performance
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Superior managerial, organizational, and diplomacy skills
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related business software
• Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment