Director of Water Operations

InterCon Construction, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Infrastructure Services is seeking a Director of Operations - Water to oversee the day-to-day water construction activities. You will provide leadership to superintendents, foremen, and field crews, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Collaborate with the Vice President Water and other leaders to coordinate estimating, startup, staffing, equipment, subcontractors, and customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading water construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities and field safety.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and budgets.
• Proven leadership in client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of water construction projects.
• Lead superintendents, foremen, and field crews.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, safety, and budget targets.
• Coordinate with estimating and startup teams; manage project turnover.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Field operations

Budgeting

Safety leadership

Team management

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary The Director of Operations - Water is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Five Star Infrastructure Services' water construction activities. This position will provide leadership to superintendents, foremen, and field personnel while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements. The Director will work closely with the Vice President Water and other members of the leadership team to coordinate estimating, project startup, field execution, staffing, equipment, subcontractors, and customer relationships. This is a hands‑on operational leadership position requiring a strong understanding of underground water construction, field operations, and team leadership. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in the field, solving problems, holding teams accountable, and developing strong relationships with customers and employees.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations of water construction projects, including water main installation, lead service remediation, and related underground utility work. Provide leadership and direction to superintendents, foremen, and field crews. Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with contract requirements. Monitor project progress, production, staffing, equipment, materials, and overall field performance. Identify operational challenges and work with project teams to develop practical solutions. Conduct regular project and field reviews to identify opportunities for improved productivity and execution. Promote consistent operating procedures and best practices across water projects. Coordinate with estimating and project management teams during project turnover and startup. Assist with workforce planning and deployment of field personnel based on project needs.

Project & Financial Management: Monitor project efficiency, including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other project costs. Work with Project Managers and the Vice President Water to maintain project profitability and minimize unnecessary costs. Review project budgets, forecasts, production reports, and financial performance. Identify potential cost overruns and work with project teams to develop corrective actions. Assist with estimating, annual planning, forecasting, and operational budgeting for the Water division. Ensure accurate and timely project reporting. Review change orders, extra work, and other opportunities to …

Five Star Infrastructure Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.