Director of Commercial Operations

Omari Construction • Vienna, VA

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About The Position

This is a mission-critical operational leadership role intended for a proven commercial construction executive who has successfully managed project management teams, field operations teams, and commercial construction operations departments. The successful candidate will immediately assume operational leadership responsibility over multiple active commercial tenant fit-out and interior construction projects currently operating under aggressive schedules and demanding client expectations. The successful candidate will be expected to make an immediate impact from day one. The first 90 days of this position are critical. The selected individual must be capable of entering an active construction environment, quickly evaluating project status, identifying operational deficiencies, implementing accountability systems, leading project teams, directing field personnel, and ensuring successful project execution. This role is intended to transition into a permanent leadership position following successful completion of the initial operational objectives. The Director of Commercial Operations will serve as the senior operational leader responsible for project execution and operational performance.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years commercial construction experience
• Previous experience as Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations, Director of Construction, Construction Executive, Regional Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Chief Operating Officer, or equivalent leadership role
• Proven experience managing multiple Project Managers and Superintendents simultaneously
• Proven experience overseeing multiple active commercial projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial interiors and tenant fit-out experience
• Strong scheduling experience
• Strong procurement experience
• Strong subcontractor management experience
• Strong client-facing experience
• Ability to operate effectively under aggressive schedules and demanding client expectations

Nice To Haves

• Fast-track commercial construction projects
• Occupied renovations
• Corporate interiors
• Mission-critical environments
• Design-build delivery
• Building and scaling operations departments
• Developing PM and Superintendent accountability systems

Responsibilities

• Managing project managers
• Managing project coordinators
• Managing assistant project managers
• Managing field superintendents
• Managing operational accountability
• Managing project execution procedures
• Managing schedule accountability
• Managing procurement oversight
• Managing subcontractor performance
• Managing communication between office and field teams
• Driving successful project completion
• Immediate assessment of all active projects
• Establishment of accountability systems
• Daily leadership of PM teams
• Daily leadership of field teams
• Weekly operations reviews
• Weekly executive reporting
• Schedule recovery planning where necessary
• Procurement oversight and risk mitigation
• Subcontractor accountability management
• Successful achievement of critical project milestones
• Reduction of executive involvement in day-to-day project management
• Lead all commercial construction operations
• Establish accountability systems and reporting structures
• Conduct weekly operations meetings
• Develop operational procedures and standards
• Create scalable systems for future growth
• Monitor project schedules and milestone completion
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans
• Coordinate office and field operations
• Drive subcontractor accountability
• Ensure successful project delivery
• Mentor and supervise project managers
• Improve project execution procedures
• Improve RFI, submittal, procurement, change order, and closeout processes
• Establish consistent project management standards
• Supervise and support field superintendents
• Review staffing plans and manpower requirements
• Monitor quality control and safety compliance
• Ensure field execution aligns with project schedules
• Monitor procurement planning and material tracking
• Review long-lead item management
• Identify procurement risks
• Assist in implementation of project controls systems
• Review forecasting and operational reporting
• Report directly to executive leadership
• Provide weekly project performance reports
• Identify operational risks
• Recommend corrective actions
• Assist with strategic planning and organizational development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed