Director of Operations

Global Edge Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% match option

Automobile allowance

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Employee stock purchase

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Director of Operations to lead our construction operations and drive growth across the Arizona portfolio. Reporting to the President, this role oversees multiple projects, focusing on safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance while building strong client relationships and project teams.

The ideal candidate will mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and engineers, align operations with strategic growth, and ensure

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience.
• Significant Project Management and construction operations leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading multiple construction projects and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across multiple Arizona construction projects.
• Drive successful project execution with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Oversee project financial performance, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Support revenue forecasting and cost projections.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Team Development

Preconstruction

People Leadership

Education

Construction Management

Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Primavera

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Title: Director of Operations

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Type of Role: Direct Hire (Full-Time, Onsite)

Additional Benefits:

• 401(k) with 5% match option
• automobile allowance
• comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits
• employee stock purchase opportunity at a discounted rate
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to provide senior-level leadership across our client's Arizona construction operations and help guide the continued growth and performance of the business.

Reporting directly to the President, this position will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of multiple construction projects, development of project teams, client relationships, resource planning, and successful execution of work from preconstruction through project closeout.

The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader with extensive project management and operational leadership experience who understands how to successfully execute complex construction projects while developing strong Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and emerging leaders.

This individual will maintain accountability for safety, quality, schedule, staffing, financial performance, and project risk while working closely with company leadership to support the continued growth of the Arizona operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide operational leadership and oversight across multiple construction projects throughout Arizona.
• Work directly with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive successful project execution.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedule, safety, quality, staffing, and overall operational results.
• Review monthly project cost and revenue projections and support company-wide revenue forecasting.
• Oversee manpower, staffing, and equipment planning across active projects.
• Support projects throughout the entire construction lifecycle, from preconstruction and planning through field execution and closeout.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational, financial, contractual, and project-related risks.
• Review and negotiate change orders and assist project teams in resolving complex contractual and operational issues.
• Partner with company leadership on business development, proposals, estimating, and preconstruction efforts.
• Develop, mentor, and lead Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and emerging operational leaders.
• Support recruiting, workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning for operational teams.
• Establish accountability across project teams for cost control, scheduling, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Work closely with the President and company leadership to improve project execution and support the long-term strategic growth of the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience.
• Significant Project Management and construction operations leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple construction projects and project teams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, budgeting, cost control, scheduling, change management, and risk management.
• Proven experience leading and developing Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and other construction professionals.
• Strong understanding of construction operations from preconstruction and planning through field execution and project closeout.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business development, proposals, and preconstruction activities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate at both the project level and broader business/operational leadership level.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant construction experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of HCSS construction software.
• Experience with Primavera scheduling software.
• Experience with Bluebeam.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of manpower and equipment planning across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, recruiting, performance management, and succession planning within construction operations.
• Proven ability to balance operational execution, financial performance, client relationships, and development of project teams.

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.