Director of Operations - Top General Contractor

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 25%

Company vehicle

Housing provided

Paid trips home twice a month

Full healthcare package

401K match

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Director of Operations to lead large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects across multiple regions. The role oversees field operations and office functions to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with top-quality results.

The ideal candidate has extensive leadership in construction, a track record managing multi-project portfolios, and strong financial acumen. Expect significant travel and a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as stated in requirements.
• 15+ years progressive construction leadership experience.
• 7+ years in a senior operations leadership role.
• Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects valued from $50M to $500M+.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for multiple large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Establish and implement operational strategies that support growth and profitability.
• Lead field operations and office functions aligning with business objectives.
• Develop processes, procedures, and metrics to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• Maintain executive oversight of schedules, budgets, procurement, manpower, and risk.
• Conduct project reviews evaluating performance, finances, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Plan and execute across all construction phases with proactive issue resolution.
• Support startup, execution planning, and resource allocation for projects.
• Monitor profitability, forecast, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Review financial performance and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to improve margins and returns.
• Ensure budget adherence and optimal resource use.
• Lead safety excellence, comply with OSHA and safety programs.
• Conduct operational audits and site visits for safety and quality.
• Implement quality control initiatives for superior outcomes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, developers, and subcontractors.
• Represent the company in client meetings and project reviews.
• Support initiatives that boost client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams during planning.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing leaders.
• Establish succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Build a leadership pipeline for future growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Risk management

Travel readiness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Director of Operations to lead the execution of large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects across multiple regions. This senior leadership role is responsible for the overall performance of field operations and office functions, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

Top ENR Firm with a strong pipeline of work throughout the country. This role focused on light industrial including manufacturing and agriculture facilities.

Description

Operational Leadership

• Provide executive leadership for multiple large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Establish and implement operational strategies that support company growth, profitability, and project success.
• Lead both field operations and office functions while ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Develop operational processes, procedures, and performance metrics that drive consistency and efficiency.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Superintendents.

Project Delivery & Oversight

• Maintain executive oversight of project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, manpower planning, and risk management.
• Conduct routine project reviews to evaluate performance, financial status, quality metrics, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure proper planning and execution throughout all phases of construction.
• Partner with project teams to proactively identify and resolve issues that could impact project outcomes.
• Support project startup, execution planning, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project profitability, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Review project financial performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Work closely with senior leadership to improve operational margins and project returns.
• Ensure accountability for budget adherence and resource utilization.

Safety & Quality

• Lead and promote a company-wide commitment to safety excellence.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety programs, and project-specific requirements.
• Conduct operational audits and site visits to evaluate safety, quality, and productivity.
• Implement quality control initiatives that drive superior project outcomes.

Client & Partner Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, design partners, and subcontractors.
• Serve as an executive representative during client meetings and project reviews.
• Support operational excellence efforts that enhance client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams during planning and project pursuits.

Talent Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing operational leaders.
• Establish succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching initiatives.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline to support future growth.

Preferred Industry Experience

The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading large-scale construction operations within one or more of the following sectors:

• Manufacturing facilities
• Agriculture processing facilities
• Food processing facilities
• Pet food manufacturing facilities
• Industrial construction environments
• Advanced manufacturing projects
• Distribution and logistics facilities
• Large commercial developments

Candidates with experience overseeing complex industrial process facilities and manufacturing-intensive projects are strongly preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive construction leadership experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in a senior operations leadership role.
• Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects ranging from $50 million to $500 million+.
• Extensive experience leading geographically dispersed project teams.
• Strong background in project financial management, operational reporting, and strategic planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel extensively and lead teams across multiple locations.
• Ability to travel Approximately 75% travel
• Current project portfolio includes work throughout the Midwest, including North Dakota and Houston, Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as:
• CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• DBIA
• LEED Accreditation
• Experience with self-perform construction operations.
• Experience supporting rapidly growing construction organizations or business units.

Job Offer

• Strong Base Salary
• Annual Target BOnus 25%
• Company Vehicle
• Housing Provided
• Paid trip home twice a month
• Full Healthcare Package
• 401K match
• 3 Weeks PTO

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.