Director of Operations

Arize Construction & Restoration; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arize Restoration in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Director of Operations to own sales, marketing, and local operations, establish a new office, and drive profitable growth in a fresh market.

You will lead project execution, coordinate with field teams and subcontractors, manage budgets and timelines, and report to the General Manager in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a proven ability to scale operations in a growing market.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in restoration, mitigation, or commercial construction management is preferred, but adjacent industry experience is also valued.

Responsibilities

• Meet project timelines and uphold project deliverables according to standards.
• Update relevant stakeholders on local market growth.
• Work effectively with all parties involved in field execution of each project.
• Maintain the highest level of safety precautions on job sites and in facilities.
• Understand insurance claims and considerations impacting field work.
• HR responsibilities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Arize Restoration is looking to expand their footprint in the Birmingham market. They are looking for a leader who will bring an ownership mentality and expand the growth of a healthy business in a new territory.

The Director of Operations role will have oversight of all sales, marketing, and operations of the local market. They will be responsible for establishing a local office. They will have responsibility to generate sales in the local market. P&L responsibility will fall upon this person to ensure they are executing effectively.

Initially, they could be onsite to possibly help set up equipment, demo, pull trailer to job site. They will be acting as a project manager coordinating and executing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor productive working relationships with team members & subcontractors, as well as communicate ongoing updates with the General Manager. The candidate will enjoy an entrepreneurial, high-energy environment as we grow this venture.

Responsibilities

• Meet project timelines and uphold project deliverables according to standards
• Update relevant stakeholders or team members on local market growth
• Work effectively with all parties involved in the field execution of each project
• Maintain the highest level of safety precautions possible on job sites and in company facilities
• Understand insurance claims and what considerations can impact them in the field
• HR responsibilities

Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• 2-4 years of experience in restoration, mitigation, or commercial construction management is preferred, but adjacent industry experience is also highly valued.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• IICRC qualifications & Xactimate or equivalent experience are a plus but not required
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and on a team
• Flexible schedule – calls could come anytime and especially in first year

Ultimately, they are looking for a LEADER with high integrity, work ethic, and team building skills.