Director of Operations, Light Industrial Construction

Michael Page; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESOP program

Competitive bonus

Job summary

MPI seeks a Director of Operations to lead light industrial construction projects in the Atlanta market. You will shape strategy, drive operational excellence, mentor teams, and influence long-term growth for a growing portfolio.

You will oversee PMs, Superintendents, and staff, focusing on safety, quality, schedule, profitability, and client satisfaction while building scalable processes and partnering with BD/preconstruction to support growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Director of Operations or similar in a commercial construction GC.
• Proven experience leading large-scale light industrial projects for clients like Amazon.
• Experience overseeing project and operations teams.
• Strong ability to develop and implement operational processes and metrics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational execution of light industrial projects across the organization.
• Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and staff to ensure delivery.
• Drive safety, quality, schedule, profitability, and client satisfaction metrics.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, systems, and best practices.
• Monitor financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and risk management.
• Establish and maintain operational metrics to improve efficiency.
• Provide executive oversight of planning, procurement, staffing, and resources.
• Partner with business development and preconstruction to support growth.
• Build strong relationships with clients, developers, subs, and partners.
• Mentor construction leadership teams to strengthen capabilities.
• Lead operational reviews and executive reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and safety expectations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and scalability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Industrial construction

Job description

Our client is seeking a Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership for a growing portfolio of light industrial construction projects throughout the Atlanta market.

The Director of Operations will have a significant voice in shaping strategy, driving operational excellence, mentoring high-performing teams, and influencing the long-term growth of the business.

Our client is a relationship-driven commercial contractor specializing in industrial and large-scale commercial construction projects. Known for building long-term partnerships and delivering exceptional results, they have earned a reputation for operational excellence, strong leadership, and a commitment to investing in both their people and their projects.

Description

• Lead the operational execution of all light industrial construction projects across the organization
• Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and operational staff to ensure successful project delivery
• Drive project performance related to safety, quality, schedule, profitability, and client satisfaction
• Develop and implement operational strategies, systems, and best practices
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and risk management initiatives
• Establish and maintain operational metrics to improve efficiency and accountability
• Provide executive oversight of project planning, procurement, staffing, and resource allocation
• Partner with business development and preconstruction teams to support growth initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, subcontractors, and industry partners
• Mentor and develop construction leadership teams to strengthen organizational capabilities
• Lead operational reviews and executive reporting efforts
• Ensure compliance with company standards, contract requirements, and safety expectations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational scalability

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• Experience acting as a Director of Operations, or similar, with a commercial construction general contractor
• Proven experience overseeing large-scale light industrial projects with clients like Amazon (warehouse, distribution, cold-storage, manufacturing)
• Experience overseeing project and operations teams
• Experience developing and implementing operational processes and performance metrics
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $160,000 - $200,000, dependent on experience
• Competitive bonus structure
• 401(k) with company match
• ESOP program
• Opportunity to shape the future growth and strategy of a thriving construction organization
• Significant leadership visibility and influence within the organization
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.