About this opportunity

Texas Sterling Construction lists this Director of Operations- Heavy Civil Construction opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Director of Operations- Heavy Civil Construction

The Opportunity

The Director of Operations will work closely with the President and project leadership to oversee J. Banicki's active project portfolio and support the company's continued growth throughout Arizona.

This person will:

Provide operational leadership and oversight across multiple construction projects

Work directly with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive successful project execution

Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedule, safety, quality and staffing

Review monthly project cost and revenue projections and support company revenue forecasting

Oversee manpower and equipment planning across projects

Maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, architects and engineers

Support projects from preconstruction through completion and help resolve complex operational and contractual issues

Review and negotiate change orders and identify and mitigate project risk

Partner with leadership on business development, proposal and preconstruction efforts

Develop, mentor and lead Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers and emerging leaders

Support recruiting, performance management and succession planning for operational teams

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings both strong construction knowledge and the leadership ability to operate at a broader business level.

The ideal candidate will have:

15+ years of progressive construction experience, including significant Project Management and operational leadership responsibility

Experience leading multiple projects and project teams

Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, cost control, scheduling, change management and risk

Proven ability to lead and develop Project Managers, Superintendents and project staff

Experience developing and maintaining relationships with owners and clients

Experience supporting business development and preconstruction efforts

Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of construction technology including HCSS, Primavera, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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