Director of Operations

Berglund Construction; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a hands-on Director of Operations in Wisconsin to drive operational excellence in the restoration division. This role demands a decisive leader with over 10 years of experience, managing P&L and overseeing dynamic teams. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced settings, ensuring project quality and budget adherence. Join us to shape operational standards and lead a growing team in a strategically important market with opportunities for impactful leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction or restoration leadership experience.
• Proven success overseeing operations in complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Experience running teams of PMs and Superintendents.
• Restoration experience preferred but not required for exceptional operators.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability.

Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day operations for the Wisconsin office.
• Ensure project schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Manage labor productivity and budget adherence.
• Accountable for Wisconsin Office P&L.
• Build a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Construction leadership

Operational management

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Job description

Director of Operations – Wisconsin (Restoration Division)

Berglund Construction - a 115-year leader in building restoration, preservation, and complex construction - is expanding our presence in Wisconsin. We are seeking a high-energy, hands‑on Director of Operations to help scale our Wisconsin office with aggressive growth goals.

This is an opportunity to lead the operations of a growing division, shape operational standards, and develop a high‑performing team in one of our most strategically important markets.

About the Role

As the Director of Operations – Wisconsin, you will be the primary operational driver for all restoration work across the state. You’ll own field executive, labor productivity, overall project performance, P&L results, solve problems quickly and scale the business through operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a decisive, tactical, execution‑minded leader who thrives in fast‑moving environments and enjoys building operational structure in a growth market.

What You’ll Do

Operational Leadership

• Own day‑to‑day operations for the Wisconsin office
• Provide hands‑on problem solving and rapid issue resolution
• Ensure project schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Lead project start‑ups, manage labor productivity and budget adherence
• Improve field coordination, change management, and cost control processes
• Accountable for Wisconsin Office P&L
• Manage and coach PMs, APMs, and Superintendents
• Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable
• Build a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Develop operational talent to support growth

Client & Partner Management

• Serve as the senior operational contact for clients and partners
• Build trusted relationships through responsiveness and transparency
• Represent Berglund with confidence in the Wisconsin market

Performance & Strategy

• Own operational KPIs, including margin, safety, schedule performance, and client satisfaction
• Partner with business development leaders on pursuits
• Translate awarded work into disciplined, profitable execution
• Help shape long‑term growth plans for the Wisconsin office

What We’re Looking For

A leader who is:

• Urgent and decisive — thrives on real‑time problem solving
• Hands‑on and tactical — comfortable jumping into project challenges
• Energetic and driven — pushes teams toward high performance
• Adaptable — excels in dynamic, fast‑moving environments
• Confident and clear — communicates effectively with teams and clients
• Accountable — sets expectations and ensures follow‑through
• Resourceful — finds solutions even when conditions are ambiguous

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction or restoration leadership experience
• Proven success overseeing operations in complex, fast‑paced environments
• Experience running teams of PMs and Superintendents
• Restoration experience preferred (but not required for exceptional operators)
• Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability

Why Berglund Construction?

• 115 years of construction and restoration excellence
• A growing market with significant opportunity for leadership impact
• Strong executive support and investment in Wisconsin
• A culture focused on craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long‑term growth opportunities

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

If you’re a builder, problem solver, and operational leader who thrives in fast‑moving environments, we’d love to talk.