Industrial Construction Ops Director | Remote & 75% Travel

Weitz; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Benefits package with HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Weitz Company seeks an Operations Director for our Industrial team, with up to 75% travel. This role oversees all construction operations, guiding Project Executives and Senior Managers across multiple locations, including remote sites, and reports to the Business Unit Leader.

You will drive strategic growth, manage risk, and lead value engineering while fostering a safe, high-performance culture and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of construction project management experience required.
• LEAN IPD principles desirable; OSHA 10/30 preferred or willing to obtain.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision-making abilities; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee industrial unit construction operations and manage Project Executives and Senior Managers.
• Drive annual operating and strategic growth plans with the Business Unit Leader.
• Ensure safety culture, quality, profitability, and schedule performance on projects.
• Identify staffing needs, recruit talent, and develop capabilities across locations.
• Lead risk management, value engineering, and dispute resolution among stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Talent development

Negotiation

LEAN IPD

Communication

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Weitz Company seeks an Operations Director for our Industrial team, with up to 75% travel. This role oversees all construction operations, guiding Project Executives and Senior Managers across multiple locations, including remote sites, and reports to the Business Unit Leader.

You will drive strategic growth, manage risk, and lead value engineering while fostering a safe, high-performance culture and strong client relationships.