Project Director

VITALITY GROUP | Construction Recruiting Firm; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruiting firm is seeking a Director of Self-Performed Operations to oversee field operations and workforce planning. This hands-on leadership role requires strong operational management skills and a proven background in construction trades. Ideal candidates will drive productivity and align operations with business goals within a fast-growing organization.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing self-performed trades in construction.
• Strong knowledge of operational controls including budgeting and scheduling.
• Experience in recruiting and team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all field operations for self-perform teams.
• Lead workforce planning, budgeting, and labor forecasting.
• Drive improvements in project execution and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Workforce Development

Strategic Planning

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from VITALITY GROUP | Construction Recruiting Firm

Delivering Excellence in Talent Acquisition

Lead the Future of Self-Perform

Are you a proven construction leader with deep experience managing self-performed trades? As the Director of Self-Performed Operations, you’ll lead a critical division within a fast-growing company, overseeing all field operations, workforce planning, and profitability across key trades.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence—ideal for someone who knows how to scale crews, drive field productivity, and align operations with overall business goals. If you're ready to take ownership of a high-impact division and help shape the future of a company with strong financial backing and a collaborative leadership team, this is your move.

Why This Role Is a Game-Changer

• High Impact: Lead and grow one of the most important business units in the company
• Leadership Visibility: Report directly to the COO and collaborate with executive stakeholders
• Operational Control: Oversee scheduling, labor forecasting, budgeting, and execution
• Strategic Growth: Help shape how the self-perform division scales regionally or nationally
• Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and develop field leaders, foremen, and trade crews

What You’ll Own

• Full operational oversight of self-perform teams (concrete, carpentry, earthwork, interiors, etc.)
• Establish systems for labor tracking, cost controls, productivity, and safety compliance
• Collaborate with Preconstruction and Project Teams to scope, price, and schedule work
• Standardize best practices across jobsites and regions
• Lead recruiting and workforce development to build deep bench strength
• Drive continuous improvement across quality, safety, and field execution

About Us

At Vitality, we specialize in connecting high-level talent with top companies across the Construction and Real Estate Development industries. From General Contractors to Developers and Specialty Subs, we help build leadership teams that deliver.

This opportunity is with one of our most respected and growth-oriented clients—a major player in the commercial construction space with a strong emphasis on self-perform capabilities. If your experience aligns with the role, we’ll connect with you directly to share full details (including the company name) before submitting your resume. We also represent additional leadership-level roles not publicly listed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Construction

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

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