Director of Construction, Specialty Projects
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Director of Construction, Specialty Projects
Reports to:
Chief Operations Officer
Location:
Sheboygan, WI
FLSA:
Exempt
Gabe's is a legacy company who strives to be the go-to expert for underground services among the nation's foremost utility developers. We exist to connect people and communities with the utilities that enhance quality of life. Gabe's is an EOS®-driven company. This means we value transparency, accountability and getting the right people in the right seats. As we transition our leadership team, we are looking for a leader who lives and breathes our Core Values:
- We earn trust and respect — one person, one transaction, and one conversation at a time.
- We embrace feedback, offering and receiving it with empathy to foster growth.
- We reject complacency and embrace continuous learning, enhancing our outcomes.
- Action without purpose leads nowhere. At Gabe’s, we operate with intention.
Gabe's is in search of a Director of Construction for its Specialty Projects division who will work alongside our current Director through his transition to retirement in late 2027.
Job Summary:Under the general direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Construction, Specialty Projects will be responsible for leading the Specialty division to ensure safe, profitable, predictable, and scalable operational performance aligned with company goals and capacity. All efforts should be done in alignment with the strategic vision and core values of the company, and they are intended to support our continued commitment to the highest level of ethics, integrity, and excellence in all aspects of the company's operations.
Roles & Responsibilities :- Specialty Division Profitability
- Gross Margin Performance
- Production Performance
- Schedule Performance
- Crew Productivity
- Equipment Utilization Forecasting
- Specialty Manpower Forecasting
- Resource Planning
- Coordination with Backlog Forecasts
- Identify Execution Bottlenecks Before They Happen
- Superintendent Accountability
- Foreman Development
- Crew Leadership Development
- Leadership Consistency
- Field Communication Flow
- Coordination with Internal Operations
- Coordination with PMs
- Coordination with Estimating
- Equipment Planning Alignmen
- Operational Communication
- Specialty Safety Accountability
- Field Risk Management
- Safety Culture Within Specialty
- Standardization of Specialty Execution
- Continuous Operational Efficiency Improvements
- Lessons Learned Implementation
- Input on Backlog Strategy
- Capacity Constraints
- Fleet Planning Input
- Market Opportunities
- Operational Growth Recommendations
- Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on experience in Specialty Projects construction.
- Proven track record managing large-scale Specialty Projects.
- Deep understanding of Specialty Projects equipment, tooling, and techniques.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and plans
- Knowledge of Specialty Projects planning and scheduling software
- Familiarity with safety regulations related to Specialty Projects operations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams
- Strong decision-making abilities under pressure
- Ability to motivate and manage a large crew of Specialty Projects personnel
- Budget management and cost control skills
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