Senior Director, Construction Operations | 50–75% Travel

Wheeler Staffing Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401K with company match

120 hours PTO and 9 paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement and car allowance

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Director of Construction to manage large-scale projects, ensuring safety, budget, and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in commercial construction, exemplary leadership skills, and the ability to oversee various teams and processes effectively. This role requires significant travel and a focus on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 15+ years managing large commercial construction projects.
• Experience with ENR Top 100 General Contractor or firm.
• Ability to mentor and coach diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction project operations and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing field operations team.

Skills

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture

Job description

A leading staffing firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Director of Construction to manage large-scale projects, ensuring safety, budget, and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in commercial construction, exemplary leadership skills, and the ability to oversee various teams and processes effectively. This role requires significant travel and a focus on operational efficiency.