Director of Operations

• →Project Oversight: 

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  • →Plan, direct, and manage multiple construction projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

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  • →Review project schedules, budgets, and progress to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.

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  • →Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure contract compliance.

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  • →Resolve conflicts, delays, or operational challenges as they arise.

• →Team Leadership: Supervise and support superintendents, and field staff; provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.

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  • →Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, site supervisors, and field staff.

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  • →Allocate resources, assign responsibilities, and monitor performance of construction teams.

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  • →Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across all operations.

• →Budget & Financial Management: 

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  • →Help manage project budgets, cost controls, and profitability targets.

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  • →Review contracts, bids, and change orders.

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  • →Work closely with accounting and executive teams on financial reporting and forecasting.

• →Fleet Oversight: 

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  • →Strategic planning, coordination, maintenance, safety, compliance, and optimization of a company’s vehicles and heavy equipment.

• →Scheduling & Resource Allocation: Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity; resolve conflicts and ensure optimal use of resources.

• →Safety Compliance: Enforce company and regulatory safety policies; conduct regular site visits and safety audits.

• →Quality Control: Oversee quality assurance processes to meet specifications and client expectations.

• →Client & Stakeholder Communication: Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers; ensure regular updates and resolve issues promptly.

• →Process Improvement: Evaluate operational workflows; implement best practices, technology, and training to improve efficiency.

• →Reporting: Prepare regular project status reports and present updates to senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is an asset (engineering, business) 

• 7-10 years of experience in civil construction in a leadership role

• Must have strong communication and organizational skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Outlook, and expense management required.

• Communication Written and Verbal Proficiency, Diplomatic and Conflict Resolution skills.

• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills and ability to take decisive action.

• Time and Organization Management.

• Collaboration and Team Leadership; ability to multitask and handle competing priorities between business needs, organizational issues and sound customer relations.

• Strong Sense of Urgency and Initiative.

• Strong leadership and team development.

• Confidentiality and Possesses Sound Judgment to know when to escalate appropriately up the chain of command. 

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

• Flexibility and Adaptability.

• Technical Capacity.

• Stress Management/Composure.

Typically, this role has mandatory travel expectations within the designated region with a minimum of 30% expected overnight travel for this position. 

• $100,000 to 120,000, depending on position qualifications, job related skills and experience, education, certifications, and geographic location.