Senior Director - Construction Operations

Herzog

21d

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking Senior Directors - Construction Operations, regionally, in the United States to join our team. The Senior Director, Construction Operations is a senior operations leader responsible for the overall performance, profitability, risk management, and client satisfaction of a defined portfolio of projects within Herzog National Construction. This role provides executive-level oversight from preconstruction through final completion, ensuring alignment with Herzog’s standards for safety, quality, financial discipline, and culture. The project executive serves as both a strategic leader and an operational authority, accountable for results and responsible for developing high-performing teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
12+ years of progressive construction leadership experience required.
Demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Strong financial acumen and P&L oversight experience.
Proven ability to lead senior-level project personnel.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

Alternative delivery experience preferred (DB, CMGC, CMAR, PDB).

Responsibilities

Perform oversight of multiple concurrent projects (size and complexity to be defined by region).
Assume full P&L responsibility for assigned portfolio.
Deliver Executive-level client relationship management.
Manage risk mitigation and contract governance.
Provide leadership development and succession planning within project teams.
Ensure alignment of construction plans with financial targets and operational standards.
Provide oversight on schedule performance, cost controls, and quality metrics.
Own portfolio-level forecasting, margin performance, and cost discipline.
Review and approve major budget adjustments, change orders, and claims strategies.
Evaluate contractual risk exposure during preconstruction and construction activities.
Support negotiation strategies for complex changes or disputes.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as executive sponsor for key client relationships.
Maintain consistent executive communication with owners, JV partners, and other stakeholders.
Champion Herzog’s safety-first culture across all assigned projects and reinforce quality standards and lessons-learned implementation.
Identify succession bench strength within project teams while mentoring and developing Project Managers and senior field leaders.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.