Director of Place & Finish Operations

Boutique Recruiting; Anaheim (CA); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus opportunities

Company vehicle

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Profit-sharing

Descripción de la vacante

A premier structural concrete contractor in Southern California is seeking an experienced Director of Place & Finish Operations to lead concrete placement and finishing across multiple projects. This high-impact role oversees field crews, sets quality standards, coordinates complex pours, and builds scalable operations to support growth.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in concrete place and finish, proven leadership of large crews, and a track record of delivering safety, quality, and

Formación

• 10+ years of concrete place and finish experience, preferably commercial or structural construction.
• Proven experience leading multiple place and finish crews (≈40 field personnel).
• Established reputation as a leader who recruits, retains and mentors teams.
• Strong knowledge of placement, curing, quality control, and large-scale pours.
• Ability to read structural drawings and project specs.
• Willingness to travel throughout Southern California ~4 days/week.

Responsabilidades

• Direct all concrete placement and finishing operations across Southern California, overseeing multiple crews and ~40 personnel.
• Lead and expand place and finish crews while maintaining workmanship, productivity, and quality.
• Establish and enforce standards for placement, finishing, curing, protection, and quality control.
• Plan and coordinate major pours: manpower, equipment, deliveries, pumping, crew assignments, sequencing.
• Coordinate with PM, preconstruction, and field superintendents to align schedules and requirements.
• Monitor labor hours, production quantities, crew performance, and equipment utilization to identify improvements.
• Provide technical leadership on complex placements and develop contingency plans for disruptions.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop finishing foremen and superintendents; build leadership pipeline.
• Enforce OSHA and CA safety requirements; promote quality-first field culture.
• Develop standardized production reporting and KPIs to support regional expansion.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Labor planning

Communication

Herramientas

On-Screen Takeoff

Sage Timberline

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: Director of Place & Finish Operations

A well-established structural concrete contractor is seeking an experienced Director of Place & Finish Operations to lead concrete placement and finishing operations across Southern California. This high-impact leadership role will oversee multiple field crews, establish consistent quality and production standards, coordinate complex concrete placements, and build a scalable operation supporting continued growth throughout the region. Reporting directly to the President, this individual will have the authority to develop field leadership, optimize manpower and equipment, and drive operational excellence across major commercial and structural concrete projects.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of concrete place and finish experience, a strong background in commercial or structural concrete construction, and a proven track record of leading large field crews across multiple projects. This opportunity is designed for an established field leader who commands respect, develops high-performing teams, and knows how to build systems that deliver exceptional quality, safety, and productivity.

Salary Range: $170,000 - $200,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Direct all concrete placement and finishing operations across Southern California, overseeing multiple crews and approximately 40 field personnel
• Lead, develop, and expand place and finish crews while maintaining consistent workmanship, productivity, and quality across projects
• Establish and enforce companywide standards for concrete placement, finishing, curing, protection, and quality control
• Plan and coordinate major concrete pours, including manpower, equipment, concrete deliveries, pumping operations, crew assignments, and production sequencing
• Partner with project management, preconstruction, and field superintendents to coordinate schedules, review project requirements, and ensure efficient execution
• Monitor labor hours, production quantities, crew performance, and equipment utilization to identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Provide technical leadership on complex concrete placements, resolve field challenges, and develop contingency plans for equipment, weather, and material disruptions
• Recruit, mentor, and develop finishing foremen, superintendents, and skilled craftsmen while building a strong leadership pipeline
• Enforce OSHA and California construction safety requirements while promoting accountability and a quality-first field culture
• Develop standardized production reporting, operational KPIs, and scalable processes to support continued regional expansion

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on concrete placement and finishing experience, preferably within commercial or structural concrete construction
• Proven experience leading multiple place and finish crews, supervising approximately 40 field personnel, and managing operations across concurrent projects
• Established reputation as a respected field leader with the ability to recruit, retain, and motivate skilled concrete finishing teams
• Strong technical knowledge of concrete placement, finishing methods, curing, quality control, and large-scale pour operations
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, construction specifications, concrete details, and project requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in manpower planning, construction scheduling, field productivity, and equipment coordination
• Experience working with structural concrete systems, complex commercial projects, and high-volume concrete placements
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to hold field teams accountable
• Willingness to travel throughout Southern California approximately four days per week and respond to critical field conditions outside standard business hours
• Preferred qualifications include 15+ years of structural concrete experience, projects exceeding $10 million in concrete scope, union relationships, ACI Flatwork Certification, and experience developing operational KPIs
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Timberline, PlanGrid, or Bluebeam is a plus

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company-provided vehicle, gas card, and company credit card
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees and eligible family members
• Medical plan options, including HMO and PPO coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Discretionary profit-sharing opportunities with a historically strong contribution program
• Minimum two weeks of paid vacation with flexibility based on experience
• Field-based leadership role with no daily office reporting requirement
• Direct access to executive leadership and significant autonomy in operational decision-making
• Opportunity to build and lead an expanding regional operation with long-term growth potential