Strategic Construction Operations Leader

Energy Project Solutions, LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Project Solutions is seeking a Director of Operations to lead day-to-day construction operations, aligning projects with business goals and partnering with the Head of Construction on strategic priorities. You will mentor field leaders, manage budgets and forecasts, and drive process improvements to scale EPS nationwide while maintaining safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

This high-impact leadership role offers growth into broader EPS leadership and a chance to shape how we deliver

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Strong project management background with experience leading complex construction projects (heavy civil, energy, infrastructure, or utility-scale).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop project managers, construction managers, and superintendents.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
• Ability to analyze project data, identify trends, and make sound business decisions.
• Leadership skills to influence and lead teams across multiple locations and projects.
• Calm, solutions-oriented leadership style in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Willingness to travel periodically to project sites and client locations.
• Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, teamwork, and EPS values.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Construction to manage day-to-day operations of the EPS construction organization.
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and field leaders; identify risks and remove roadblocks.
• Manage monthly forecasting, project financial performance, budgets, margins, and overall financial health of the construction division.
• Mentor and develop field leaders; build career paths for employees.
• Identify hiring needs, participate in staffing plans, and support talent acquisition.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; participate in business development activities.
• Review opportunities, develop project pricing and estimates, evaluate risks, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Mentorship

Strategic planning

Business development

Risk management

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Professional certifications such as PMP or CCM

Job description

Energy Project Solutions is seeking a Director of Operations to lead day-to-day construction operations, aligning projects with business goals and partnering with the Head of Construction on strategic priorities. You will mentor field leaders, manage budgets and forecasts, and drive process improvements to scale EPS nationwide while maintaining safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

This high-impact leadership role offers growth into broader EPS leadership and a chance to shape how we deliver