Director of Operations

Integrate Construction Partners; Missouri; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrate Construction Partners seeks a Director of Construction Operations to lead daily management and coordination of projects from contract through closeout. You will mentor project managers, project engineers, and the general superintendent to align with company standards and goals, with projects local and out of state requiring travel.

You will shape policy, oversee teams through permitting, mobilization, construction, and final inspections, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• 15+ years of commercial construction experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior staff and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor project teams through all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
• Lead permitting, mobilization, active construction, inspections, and closeout.
• Develop and implement safety, quality, and operations programs.
• Ensure deadlines are met across multiple projects and locations.
• Represent the company in meetings and manage subcontractor, supplier, and client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service mindset

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Integrate Construction Partners is defining a better way to build. Founded in 2004 as Lawrence Group Projects, we have delivered multiple sizes and types of projects from historic renovations to new construction for corporate, healthcare, multifamily and entertainment clients. From day one, our team has focused on creating great partnerships built on teamwork, transparency, and trust. Rebranded in 2022, Integrate Construction Partners, embodies this approach and our commitment to building collaborative partnerships with owners, architects, developers, subcontractors, and suppliers to help our clients achieve value-driven building solutions.

This position will adhere to Integrate Construction’s core values:

• Legendary: We strive to be legendary, from the service we provide to our impact on the community.


• Innovation: We’re driven by ideas and creativity. We take calculated risks and embrace opportunities.


• Growth: We seek sustainable growth for our clients, our organization, and our employees.


• Heart: We lead with heart. We celebrate, appreciate and care for each other.


• Trust: We rely on trust to pursue excellence. We speak honestly, act transparently and honor our commitments.

Position Summary:

The Director of Construction Operations will be responsible for the daily management, coordination and successful completion of Construction projects from Owner Contract, Notice to Proceed through project closeout. This position will autonomously oversee management staff for all active construction projects to ensure overall success for the company, our partners, and our clients. This position will be expected to mentor and manage project managers, project engineers and our general superintendent to ensure projects are completed in accordance with Integrate Construction Partners standards and goals and will report to the President of the company. Projects will be local and out of state, therefore periodic travel will be required for jobsite visits.

• Play a proactive role in shaping the company’s direction, policies, and strategic planning as a member of the management team.


• Managing and mentoring of project teams through all aspects of construction projects from start to finish, including permitting, mobilization, active construction, final inspections, and closeout.


• Aid in the development, refinement, and implementation of programs essential to the company’s success. This includes safety, quality, continuous learning, and operations programs.


• Able to meet deadlines on multiple projects under different stages of progress in a positive and productive manner. Support project teams in ensuring progress and facilitating transitions to subsequent steps as needed


• Keep abreast of construction progress for all projects maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and teamwork.


• Hold teams accountable for contractual commitments involving scope, cost, and schedule.


• In addition to the company values noted above, ensure that Integrate’s pillars are being lived and are constantly reinforced and rewarded: Safety, Quality, Sense of Urgency, Community, Fun


• Participation in the development of the project logistics plan with Project Manager and President.


• Attend and represent the company in kick-off and coordination meetings providing feedback on cost, constructability, and schedule for the mutual benefit of the project team.


• Participation in the review of the preliminary construction schedule for field use, and staffing requirements with Project Manager and President.


• Represent the Company and project teams in a positive manner in all project meetings.


• Promote the growth and development of Subcontractor, Supplier, Client, and Designer relationships.


• Confirm the project teams’ complete timely closeout of projects as they are finished.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management


• 15+ years’ of commercial construction experience.


• Expert knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices.


• 5+ years’ of supervisory experience managing and mentoring junior staff and overseeing project teams from 6-20 people.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Project Manager and Superintendent positions and responsibilities.


• Be a positive, forward thinking, team-oriented individual with a customer service mindset.


• Ability to be flexible with day-to-day activities working for a small group within a larger organization.


• Embrace all personality types and the uniqueness of our organization.


• Approach challenges in a creative and productive manner.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask.


• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.

Reporting Relationship

President

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position manages all employees in the operations side of our business and is responsible for leadership, performance management and participates in the hiring of the employees within its department.

This job requires approximately 40% office presence and 60% field jobsite presence potentially spread over several states.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and bend or stand as necessary.

Safety must be top priority as this position operates in potentially hazardous conditions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Workdays are predominantly Monday-Friday and hours of work vary depending on project size, location, and work deadlines.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area travel and overnight will be expected.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Motor Vehicle Check:

This position may require operation of a company or personal vehicle; a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required.

Integrate Construction Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.