Operations Director - Industrial Construction

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships make The Weitz Company a great place to work.

The Weitz Company is seeking an Operations Director for our Industrial team. Flexibility with weekly business travel is required up to 75% for this position. This candidate will need to have the capabilities to work efficiently from remote offices, projects or client locations to support business objectives.

The Director of Operations oversees all business unit construction operations and manages assigned Project Executive(s), Senior Managers and personnel working within the industrial unit. Personnel reporting to the Director of Operations will be located in multiple locations including Weitz offices throughout the U.S., stationed on jobsites and remotely. This position plays a key role in the creation of a business unit strategic growth plan and identifying how to successfully execute the plan while recognizing continuous improvement opportunities.

The Director of Operations reports to the Business Unit Leader.

What You'll Do Every Day:

• Ensure all projects are successful in developing a strong safety culture, performing at the expected level of quality and profitability, meeting client needs and tracking on or ahead of schedule
• Partner closely with business development teams to identify pursuits, provide direction in line with the strategic plan and maintain new and existing business relationships
• Oversee and provide insight throughout a project (business development initiative to project closeout), to include: preconstruction efforts, buyout process, project schedule, project plan, contract terms and budgets, prime contract terms and obligations, change order/subcontracts/purchase order negotiations and project closeout
• Collaborate with business unit leadership to identify qualified staff for project(s) and gaps for future growth; manage the recruitment and hiring of talented staff to fill identified gaps
• Identify training gaps and opportunities for operations staff
• Ensure project goals are executed and achieved; high morale and commitment is built; and quality programs and initiatives are implemented
• Collaborate with Business Unit Leader to create and implement annual operating plan and strategic growth plan
• Accept overall responsibility of risk management and mitigation for business unit construction operations
• Drive value engineering and identify scope reduction opportunities
• Lead dispute resolution process among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners
• Create and foster working relationships with all personnel involved throughout all phases of the construction process
• Lead a team by example through motivation, professionalism, providing clear vision and direction, proposing and implementing change and developing/mentoring direct reports
• Delegate tasks/responsibilities as appropriate for development; recommend disciplinary action when necessary; oversee job assignments; recommend promotions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Education:
  
  An industry related bachelor's degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of fifteen (15) years of construction project management experience is required. Proven successful strategic execution, implementation of business unit and/or company wide initiatives, and successful leadership of a team is also required in this role. LEAN principles experience is desirable. OSHA 10 or 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire. A strong understanding of LEAN IPD principles including Target Value Delivery is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  
  A qualified candidate will demonstrate firm judgment and communication skills while showing strong leadership, successful strategy execution, business acumen, mentoring and decision-making abilities. This role should also effectively resolve conflicts, network with clients and have a high degree of self-motivation.
• Technology:
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