Director of Operations

Alpha Paving Industries LLC; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Paving Industries LLC seeks a Director of Operations to oversee on-site construction activities, manage day-to-day operations, ensure safety, and maintain client relations across projects. The role requires 5+ years in asphalt/construction and strong leadership skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include directing on-site crews, coordinating subcontractors, risk management, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt maintenance, paving, or related construction operations
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and materials
• Proven ability to manage crews and multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver's license
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work outdoors and visit jobsites regularly

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct on-site construction activities to meet plans and schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors to meet quality and project requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide regular updates on status, milestones, and changes.
• Understand production rates for asphalt milling, paving, patching, crackfill, sealcoat, line striping, and concrete.
• Lead and manage a team of construction personnel including foremen and superintendents.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to on-site team for high performance and quality workmanship.
• Delegate tasks, set expectations, and monitor performance.
• Foster a positive, safe, and collaborative work environment.
• Implement and enforce safety policies and best practices on site.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and mitigate hazards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures for workmanship.
• Perform regular inspections and address deficiencies promptly.
• Collaborate with project management to resolve construction-related issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Address client concerns promptly and professionally.
• Regularly communicate progress, changes, and updates to stakeholders.
• Host weekly Operations meetings every Friday at 9:00 AM.
• Schedule jobs with Operations Coordinator per scope, location, terms, and budget to maximize profitability.
• Coordinate with Operations Coordinator to send schedule updates to customers and team members.
• Make decisions to cease work due to weather by 6:00 AM.
• Coordinate with Sales manager to generate Purchase Orders/Buyouts for subcontractor needs.
• Coordinate with Operations Coordinator to provide site maps, locations, and phasing plans to subcontractors.

Skills

Asphalt maintenance

Paving operations

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Crew management

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Tools

Construction management software

Job costing

Job description

As the Director of Operations, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all on-site activities for our construction projects. Your role involves managing the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient project execution, maintaining a safe working environment, and fostering positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members. With your expertise in construction and strong leadership skills, you play a critical role in delivering projects within budget and schedule. You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the asphalt and concrete industry.

• Plan, schedule, organize, and direct construction activities on-site to ensure adherence to project plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring their work is performed to quality standards and within project requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and any changes.
• Understand production rates for asphalt milling, paving, patching, crackfill, sealcoat, line striping & concrete.
• Lead, manage and delegate tasks to a team of construction personnel, including foremen, superintendents, project managers, and field laborers.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the on-site team, ensuring high performance, productivity, and quality workmanship.
• Delegate tasks effectively, set clear expectations, and monitor individual and team performance.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and take appropriate measures to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure construction work meets or exceeds established standards and specifications.
• Perform regular inspections and review workmanship to identify and address any deficiencies promptly.
• Collaborate with project management and management teams to resolve any construction-related issues.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Address client concerns, requests, and inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Regularly communicate project progress, changes, and updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and customer satisfaction.
• Host weekly Operations meetings every Friday at 9:00 AM.
• Schedule jobs appropriately with the Operations Coordinator according to the scope of work, location, payment terms/contract specifications, production/budget goals and job needs to maximize job profitability and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with the Operations Coordinator to ensure schedule/reschedule email communications are sent to customers and team members.
• Make decisions to cease work due to weather by 6:00 AM.
• Coordinate with the Sales manager to generate Purchase Orders/Buyouts for projects that need subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the Operations Coordinator to schedule and notify subcontractors of work schedule providing site & phasing maps, plant locations, material specifics and phasing plans.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience in asphalt maintenance, paving, or related construction operations
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and materials
• Proven ability to manage crews and multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work outdoors and visit jobsites regularly

Preferred

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Experience with job costing and construction management software
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Physical Requirements

(Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions

• Low temperatures: Rarely
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Never
• Office environment: Constantly

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Pave America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.