Operations Director

Compensation $105,000 - $115,000 per year

Job Description

Tearing Down Fortresses. Changing Lives. Lead with Purpose as Operations Director at Trinity Industrial Services.

Job Title: Operations Director
Company Name: Trinity Industrial Services
Salary: $105,000 – $115,000 per year, based on experience + Performance Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Location: Atlanta, GA
Industry: Commercial, Industrial & Government Demolition & Abatement

The Operations Director is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the entire operations team while driving operational excellence across all projects. This position provides full accountability for project execution, team performance, profitability, resource management, and operational strategy.

The Operations Director ensures that all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with Trinity’s financial and strategic objectives. This leader will build, develop, and manage a high-performing operations team while continuously improving systems, processes, SOPs, and KPIs to support sustainable growth.

Trinity Industrial Services is a trusted leader in demolition and abatement, serving commercial, industrial, and government clients nationwide. We operate with integrity, accountability, and respect — both on the jobsite and within our team.

Our culture is family-first but performance-driven. We believe in ownership, teamwork, and doing things the right way — even when no one is watching. We are committed to delivering high-quality work while investing in our people through career development, safety, and professional growth.

At Trinity, we don’t just tear down structures — we create opportunities and build stronger futures.

Lead, manage, and develop the entire Operations Department, including Project Managers, Superintendents, Abatement Supervisors and support personnel.

Continue the Safety Culture of Safety is No Accident approach on all projects from the top down.

Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability measures for all operations team members.

Coach, mentor, and develop leaders within the department to strengthen bench depth and succession planning.

Maintain and improve a culture of ownership, urgency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and leadership development.

Provide executive oversight for all active projects from pre-construction through closeout.

Ensure projects are executed safely, in accordance with specifications, scope, contract requirements, schedule, and budget.

Define project objectives, success criteria, and quality standards.

Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and critical path milestones.

Proactively resolve operational challenges and implement contingency plans when necessary.

Conduct post-project reviews and implement lessons learned across the department.

Maintain full profit and loss accountability across all projects.

Oversee cost control, revenue tracking, forecasting, and cash flow management in collaboration with the Support Center.

Partner with Business Development during estimating to ensure operational feasibility and profitability.

Review and approve budgets, resource allocations, and financial projections.

Identify value engineering opportunities to improve margins and reduce costs.

Oversee contract execution and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Identify scope changes and manage the change order process, including documentation and submission.

Ensure timely billing, documentation, and financial reconciliation.

Develop and manage key vendor relationships, including landfills, recycling facilities, trucking, and disposal partners.

Negotiate pricing and service agreements to optimize project margins.

Coordinate personnel and equipment allocation across projects.

Assess staffing needs and lead recruitment efforts when required.

Oversee equipment utilization and coordinate preventative maintenance with the Superintendent and shop…