Division Leader – Demolition Services

Green Key Resources; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Vehicle allowance

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Green Key Resources partners with a growing specialty contractor to identify an experienced Division Leader for construction and demolition operations across the Mid-Atlantic. This senior role blends operations, PM, estimating, financial oversight, and business development to drive profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate will lead diverse teams, manage project performance, and nurture client relationships while expanding the division’s revenue base.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, demolition, environmental services, heavy civil, or related industry
• Strong experience in construction operations, project management, estimating, or a combination of these areas
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and managing project and field teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees
• Strong understanding of construction budgets, scheduling, forecasting, and cost controls
• Proven business development and client relationship skills
• Experience working with general contractors, owners, developers, or other construction industry partners
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license and strong driving record
• General contracting or specialty contracting experience
• Demolition or environmental construction experience
• Experience with projects ranging from approximately $500K to $10M
• Established relationships within the Mid-Atlantic construction market
• Experience with Procore, Xactimate, or similar construction software

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project management, estimating, operations, and field teams
• Oversee multiple construction and demolition projects from preconstruction through completion
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
• Monitor project profitability, forecasting, productivity, safety, and overall performance
• Provide leadership on project issues, risk management, and operational challenges
• Review estimates, bids, proposals, and pricing to support profitable project selection
• Develop relationships with general contractors, owners, developers, and other industry partners
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Mid-Atlantic market
• Leverage existing industry relationships to generate revenue and expand the division's client base
• Track financial and operational performance and implement improvements when needed
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and business development
• Develop and retain high-performing employees and future leaders
• Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Client relationship management

Tools

Procore

Xactimate

Job description

Base + Bonus: Discretionary performance bonus

Benefits: Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO

We are partnering with a growing specialty contractor to identify an experienced Division Leader to lead its construction and demolition operations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

This is a senior-level opportunity for a construction leader who can combine operations, project management, estimating, financial oversight, and business development. The successful candidate will lead teams, oversee project performance, develop client relationships, and help drive the division's continued growth and profitability.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor project management, estimating, operations, and field teams
• Oversee multiple construction and demolition projects from preconstruction through completion
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
• Monitor project profitability, forecasting, productivity, safety, and overall performance
• Provide leadership on project issues, risk management, and operational challenges
• Review estimates, bids, proposals, and pricing to support profitable project selection
• Develop relationships with general contractors, owners, developers, and other industry partners
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Mid-Atlantic market
• Leverage existing industry relationships to generate revenue and expand the division's client base
• Track financial and operational performance and implement improvements when needed
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and business development
• Develop and retain high-performing employees and future leaders
• Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, demolition, environmental services, heavy civil, or a related industry
• Strong experience in construction operations, project management, estimating, or a combination of these areas
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and managing project and field teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees
• Strong understanding of construction budgets, scheduling, forecasting, and cost controls
• Proven business development and client relationship skills
• Experience working with general contractors, owners, developers, or other construction industry partners
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license and strong driving record
• Preferred Background
• General contracting or specialty contracting experience
• Demolition or environmental construction experience
• Experience with projects ranging from approximately $500K to $10M
• Established relationships within the Mid-Atlantic construction market
• Experience with Procore, Xactimate, or similar construction software

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to own a significant construction division and directly impact people, operations, client relationships, revenue, and profitability. The organization offers competitive compensation, a company vehicle or vehicle allowance, and the opportunity to play a key role in a growing business.

Candidates with strong construction leadership experience who want to learn more are encouraged to apply.