Director of Operations

Uncommon Elite; Shallotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Uncommon Elite in Shallotte, NC seeks a dynamic operator to own and lead a local operation. You will drive revenue, profitability, and team performance while partnering with a larger organization for resources and support.

The role emphasizes autonomy, rapid learning, and building credibility across the organization. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in operational leadership, develops people, and champions accountability in a growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in an operational environment.
• Track record of improving performance and developing people.
• Ability to quickly learn an unfamiliar business or industry.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• High level of ownership, initiative, and follow-through.
• Comfort operating with autonomy and being accountable for results.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall operation performance, including revenue, profitability, and execution.
• Manage the P&L and understand the key drivers of financial performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the local team.
• Establish operating rhythms and performance standards.
• Identify opportunities to expand the company’s presence and ensure scalable infrastructure.

Skills

Operational leadership

People development

Autonomy

Communication skills

Decision making

Ownership mindset

Job description

About the Role

This individual will have ownership of the local operation, including team leadership, financial performance, operational execution, and continued growth. The role is ideal for someone who wants the autonomy and responsibility of running a business while having the resources and support of a larger organization. Direct construction experience is not required. We are primarily looking for a strong operator and leader who can learn the business quickly, build credibility with the team, and drive results.

Responsibilities

Business Performance

• Own the overall performance of the operation, including revenue, profitability, and execution.
• Manage the P&L and understand the key drivers of financial performance.
• Establish operating priorities and translate company goals into action.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, margins, and overall performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the local team.
• Establish clear expectations and create a culture of accountability.
• Develop existing team members while identifying future talent needs.
• Build an environment where people understand what is expected and have the support needed to perform.

Operational Execution

• Maintain visibility into day-to-day operations without becoming the bottleneck.
• Identify and solve problems across people, process, and execution.
• Create consistent operating rhythms and performance standards.
• Ensure the organization is positioned to support continued growth.

Growth

• Help expand the company's presence throughout the surrounding market.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and strengthen customer relationships.
• Ensure the team and operating infrastructure scale alongside the business.
• Take ownership of both current performance and the long-term potential of the operation.

Qualifications

We are looking for a proven leader who has owned meaningful outcomes and knows how to drive performance through people. Construction experience is not required; leadership ability, business acumen, and operational ownership are more important.

Required Skills

• Experience leading teams in an operational environment.
• A track record of improving performance and developing people.
• The ability to quickly learn an unfamiliar business or industry.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• A high level of ownership, initiative, and follow-through.
• Comfort operating with autonomy and being accountable for results.

Preferred Skills

None specified.

Pay range and compensation package

Bonus: Performance-based bonus opportunity

Equal Opportunity Statement

This is an opportunity for an operator who wants meaningful ownership, the ability to lead and develop a team, and responsibility for helping grow a construction business in an attractive coastal market.