Director of Operations

As the Director of Operations, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all on-site activities for our construction projects. Your role involves managing the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient project execution, maintaining a safe working environment, and fostering positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members. With your expertise in construction and strong leadership skills, you play a critical role in delivering projects within budget and schedule.

You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the asphalt and concrete industry.

Essential Job

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, organize, and direct construction activities on-site to ensure adherence to project plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring their work is performed to quality standards and within project requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and any changes.
• Understand production rates for asphalt milling, paving, patching, crackfill, sealcoat, line striping & concrete.
• Lead, manage and delegate tasks to a team of construction personnel, including foremen, superintendents, project managers, and field laborers.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the on-site team, ensuring high performance, productivity, and quality workmanship.
• Delegate tasks effectively, set clear expectations, and monitor individual and team performance.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and take appropriate measures to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure construction work meets or exceeds established standards and specifications.
• Perform regular inspections and review workmanship to identify and address any deficiencies promptly.
• Collaborate with project management and management teams to resolve any construction-related issues.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Address client concerns, requests, and inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Regularly communicate project progress, changes, and updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and customer satisfaction.
• Host weekly Operations meetings every Friday at 9:00 AM.
• Schedule jobs appropriately with the Operations Coordinator according to the scope of work, location, payment terms/contract specifications, production/budget goals and job needs to maximize job profitability and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with the Operations Coordinator to ensure schedule/reschedule email communications are sent to customers and team members.
• Make decisions to cease work due to weather by 6:00 AM.
• Coordinate with the Sales manager to generate Purchase Orders/Buyouts for projects that need subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the Operations Coordinator to schedule and notify subcontractors of work schedule providing site & phasing maps, plant locations, material specifics and phasing plans.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience in asphalt maintenance, paving, or related construction operations
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and materials
• Proven ability to manage crews and multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver's license
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work outdoors and visit jobsites regularly

Preferred

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Experience with job costing and construction management software
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

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