Director of Construction Operations; Industrial Construction

Director of Construction Operations (Industrial Construction)

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We’re seeking a dynamic leader to take charge of day‑to‑day operations across our Industrial Construction Division. As Director of Operations, you’ll guide a team of Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Superintendents to deliver excellence across every project. You’ll own the profit and loss performance of your portfolio and drive operational success from the ground up. This role demands proven experience in industrial construction and a passion for leading high‑impact teams in complex environments.

The position is flexible. The role requires up to 60% travel to regional office locations, project sites, client or vendor facilities.

Mas Tec Industrial, along with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise. Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste‑to‑energy projects. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines.

We’re committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. Mas Tec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years with over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide.

• General
  • Develop project execution plan and direct overall activities to assist in achieving total project objectives. Responsible for budgeting, planning, staffing, safety, quality, and procurement.
  • Direct subordinate managers’ project activities to optimize use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
  • Oversee a single large ($150+ MM) or multiple small ($25 MM–$100 MM) projects.
• Business Development
  • Support our strong Business Development team in selecting and pursuing prospective opportunities.
  • Build long‑term relationships with owners, OEMs, and engineering firm representatives.
  • Understand client needs prior to contract execution and provide liaison, planning, and advice to prospective and current clients.
  • Represent the company at trade shows, public relations events, community activities, and other client‑related events.
• Financial
  • Review and analyze expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing profits.
  • Manage all financial aspects of contracts by performing cost analysis to protect company interest while maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Approve requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within limits of authority and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
  • Apply in‑depth understanding of financial/accounting principles.
• Commercial
  • Review and understand industry‑standard commercial contracts and negotiate effectively.
  • Manage change orders focused on cost, schedule, scope, and cost recovery.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Interact regularly with senior company management and client representatives.
  • Attend periodic internal project progress, division/business unit, and corporate meetings and represent the company in external project meetings.
• Human Resources
  • Enforce compliance of project personnel with administrative policies, safety rules, and regulations.
  • Train, develop, and mentor subordinate personnel and approve personnel actions and pay changes.
  • Represent the company in project meetings and strategy meetings.
• Safety
  • Insure all employees and subcontractors adhere to project, corporate, and client safety processes and policies.
  • Participate actively in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
  • Be a champion of safety within the organization and for all assigned projects.
• Quality
  • Insure all employees and subcontractors adhere to project, corporate, and client quality processes and policies.
• Preconstruction
  • Review Bid/Contract documents, participate in Bid Adjudication meetings with GO/NO‑GO decision.
  • Support…