Director of Operations - Top General Contractor

Operational Leadership

• Provide executive leadership for multiple large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Establish and implement operational strategies that support company growth, profitability, and project success.
• Lead both field operations and office functions while ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Develop operational processes, procedures, and performance metrics that drive consistency and efficiency.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Superintendents.

Project Delivery & Oversight

• Maintain executive oversight of project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, manpower planning, and risk management.
• Conduct routine project reviews to evaluate performance, financial status, quality metrics, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure proper planning and execution throughout all phases of construction.
• Partner with project teams to proactively identify and resolve issues that could impact project outcomes.
• Support project startup, execution planning, and resource allocation.

Financial Management

• Monitor project profitability, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Review project financial performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Work closely with senior leadership to improve operational margins and project returns.
• Ensure accountability for budget adherence and resource utilization.

Safety & Quality

• Lead and promote a company-wide commitment to safety excellence.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety programs, and project-specific requirements.
• Conduct operational audits and site visits to evaluate safety, quality, and productivity.
• Implement quality control initiatives that drive superior project outcomes.

Client & Partner Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, design partners, and subcontractors.
• Serve as an executive representative during client meetings and project reviews.
• Support operational excellence efforts that enhance client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams during planning and project pursuits.

Talent Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing operational leaders.
• Establish succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching initiatives.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline to support future growth.

Preferred Industry Experience

The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading large-scale construction operations within one or more of the following sectors:

• Manufacturing facilities
• Agriculture processing facilities
• Food processing facilities
• Pet food manufacturing facilities
• Industrial construction environments
• Advanced manufacturing projects
• Distribution and logistics facilities
• Large commercial developments

Candidates with experience overseeing complex industrial process facilities and manufacturing-intensive projects are strongly preferred.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.