Director of Operations – Construction Trade Execution
About The Position
This role owns the execution, performance, and accountability of large-scale construction trade projects across both field operations and office-based project management teams. The Director of Operations is responsible for ensuring projects are executed on time, teams are aligned and accountable, and operational systems are structured to support consistent delivery across multiple active developments. This role exists to bring discipline, leadership, and process into a fast-moving environment where coordination between field crews, project managers, and internal teams is critical to success. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational control, clear accountability structures, and the ability to lead both on-site and office teams with consistency.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in construction trade environments servicing large-scale developments
- Experience leading both field teams and office-based project management teams
- Track record of managing multiple large projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of construction workflows, project execution, and trade coordination
- Experience implementing structured processes, KPIs, and accountability systems
- Strong communication and leadership skills across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment
- Strong LMA (Lead, Manage, Accountability) leadership experience
- Experience in a leadership role with direct responsibility for team performance
- Ability to enforce accountability and drive execution across teams
- Strong ownership mindset with focus on results and delivery
Responsibilities
- Own execution across multiple large-scale construction trade projects simultaneously
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations
- Maintain visibility across all active jobs and resolve issues before they impact timelines
- Lead project managers, field teams, and operational staff across both office and job sites
- Ensure alignment between field execution and project management workflows
- Drive communication and coordination across all teams involved in project delivery
- Apply LMA (Lead, Manage, Accountability) principles to drive performance across all teams
- Establish clear ownership, expectations, and accountability at every level
- Hold managers and teams responsible for execution, timelines, and results
- Build and enforce structured operational processes across projects
- Implement KPIs and performance tracking to drive accountability and improvement
- Ensure workflows are clear, repeatable, and consistently executed
- Maintain strong relationships with developers, contractors, and stakeholders
- Act as escalation point for project issues and ensure timely resolution
- Ensure projects meet quality, timeline, and service expectations
- Coordinate across logistics, supply chain, and installation teams
- Ensure materials, scheduling, and field execution are aligned
- Drive planning and execution across multiple concurrent projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
