Director of Operations-General Construction

Kimmel & Associates, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Monthly cell phone allowance

Annual safety shoe allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Employee referral program

Continuing education and professional

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates, Inc. in Northeast Ohio seeks a Director of Operations to oversee project execution, lead field and project management teams, and drive consistency across federal construction projects.

This senior leader ensures safety, schedule, and budgets while maintaining client relationships and profitability; you will guide Project Managers and Superintendents across multiple concurrent projects and partner with executive leadership on strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Progressive construction leadership with multi-project oversight.
• Experience leading Project Managers and Superintendents across concurrent projects.
• Federal government construction experience preferred.
• Projects ranging from $1M to $20M; strong financial management.
• Knowledge of FAR, prevailing-wage requirements and federal construction basics.
• Procore experience strongly preferred; proficient with MS Project/Primavera.
• Ability to travel regularly to active sites across regions.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Project Managers and Superintendents for performance and development.
• Oversee safety, quality, scheduling, staffing, and client satisfaction.
• Identify risks, resolve challenges, and implement recovery plans.
• Manage resource allocation and project prioritization across portfolios.
• Review forecasts, costs-to-complete, and margin risks to protect profitability.
• Develop and standardize operating procedures and project controls.
• Foster strong client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
• Partner with executives on strategy, staffing, and key accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial management

Procore

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Foundation

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an established general contractor specializing in complex, safety-critical federal construction projects. Based in Northeast Ohio, the company is committed to delivering high-quality construction solutions while maintaining exceptional standards for safety, quality, and operational performance.

With projects throughout the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast, the organization offers an opportunity for a proven construction leader to influence company-wide operations, strengthen project execution, and develop high-performing teams.

About the Position

Our client is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee project execution, lead field and project management teams, and drive operational consistency across its portfolio of federal construction projects.

This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining strong client relationships and protecting profitability. The ideal candidate combines hands-on construction expertise with financial acumen, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to lead Project Managers and Superintendents across multiple concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and hold Project Managers and Superintendents accountable for project performance, execution, and professional development.
• Oversee project safety, quality, scheduling, staffing, productivity, client satisfaction, and closeout.
• Identify operational risks, resolve project challenges, and implement corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Manage resource allocation, including staffing, superintendent assignments, manpower planning, project priorities, and scheduling.
• Review project forecasts, job costs, cost-to-complete projections, change exposure, and margin risks to support profitability.
• Develop and standardize operating procedures, project controls, documentation, scheduling practices, and communication between field and office teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Partner with executive leadership on operational strategy, staffing decisions, performance management, and key client relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, team development, and company-wide operational standards.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of progressive construction experience, including senior leadership responsibility for teams, projects, and multiple concurrent priorities.
• 5–10 years of experience in Project Management, Superintendent or General Superintendent leadership, or a comparable construction operations role.
• Federal government construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with projects ranging from $1 million to $20 million preferred.
• Strong financial management skills, including project forecasting, job-cost analysis, cost-to-complete projections, budgeting, and margin management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction means and methods, sequencing, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality control, scheduling, and project management processes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and project schedules.
• Excellent leadership, communication, strategic planning, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technology proficiency; Procore experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly to active project sites throughout the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required federal facility access credentials.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), prevailing-wage requirements, design-build delivery, and other federal construction requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Foundation or comparable construction accounting software.
• OSHA 30, Construction Quality Management (CQM), or other relevant construction leadership and safety credentials.

Benefits

• $130,000–$150,000 base salary plus bonus opportunities.
• Company vehicle.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Monthly cell phone allowance.
• Annual safety shoe allowance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.