Strategic Construction Operations Director — Safety & Growth

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston seeks a Construction Operations Director to lead self-perform construction initiatives, drive safety and quality, and align with the company’s core objectives and constructors values. The role focuses on execution performance, leadership accountability, and ensuring compliance with safety controls and planning requirements.

The candidate will recruit, hire, develop, and retain staff, oversee performance evaluations, and work across global practices to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, business, or related field required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Strong project management skills with a strategic perspective; ability to influence, lead, and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization to ensure safety controls, qualifications, and planning requirements are consistently followed.
• Develop and execute strategic business initiatives to achieve OKRs and company objectives.
• Ensure self-perform scope has resources and qualified personnel for safe, cost-effective project execution.
• Drive accountability across leadership to communicate and enforce expectations.
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff; conduct performance evaluations and guide department leadership.
• Adhere to Burns & McDonnell Quality Control and HSES programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budget management

Strategic thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Houston seeks a Construction Operations Director to lead self-perform construction initiatives, drive safety and quality, and align with the company’s core objectives and constructors values. The role focuses on execution performance, leadership accountability, and ensuring compliance with safety controls and planning requirements.

The candidate will recruit, hire, develop, and retain staff, oversee performance evaluations, and work across global practices to support