Director of Concrete

Kimmel & Associates•Ann Arbor, MI

8d•$250,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Concrete Self-Perform Operations to lead all union concrete operations across multiple projects and regions. This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing labor relations, workforce planning, productivity, safety, and financial performance within the company’s self-perform concrete division. This individual will play a critical role in aligning field execution with corporate strategy, driving operational excellence, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Requirements

10–15+ years of structural concrete experience
Proven leadership managing large union concrete crews across multiple projects
Deep understanding of CBAs, jurisdictional rules, and concrete construction methods
Strong expertise in labor productivity, scheduling, and cost control
Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
Experience with turnkey structural concrete contractors
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

Lead all union self-perform concrete operations across projects
Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and jurisdictional requirements
Manage workforce planning, crew composition, and labor deployment
Proactively resolve labor issues, disputes, and productivity challenges
Develop and standardize means and methods for concrete self-perform work
Establish production benchmarks and drive continuous improvement
Partner with executive leadership on operational strategy, budgets, and labor planning
Support estimating with labor assumptions, crew structures, and production rates
Review constructability, sequencing, and labor risk during preconstruction
Identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate labor-related risks
Provide leadership to Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen
Monitor labor performance, schedules, and productivity across projects
Resolve field challenges related to sequencing, staffing, and execution
Oversee union workforce planning across multiple job sites
Manage utilization of company-owned formwork systems and equipment
Set expectations for field leadership and crew performance
Champion a strong safety culture aligned with OSHA and company standards
Partner with safety teams on training, audits, and incident prevention
Ensure all concrete work meets contract and quality standards
Drive labor cost control, forecasting, and margin performance
Review cost reports and productivity tracking
Support change management, claims, and financial risk mitigation
Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and field leaders
Support recruiting and retention of top talent