Director of Construction Operations

Supervises: Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Warehouse & Sheet Metal Shop

At W.B. Guimarin, we deliver excellence in Construction and HVAC services by consistently providing great project experiences. We are a values-driven organization focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement—and we are looking for a proven operations leader to help guide and grow our construction teams.

The Director of Construction Operations is responsible for the complete management of WBG’s construction operations. This role ensures consistent profitability, high-quality workmanship, labor productivity, strong safety performance, and exceptional customer outcomes across all projects.

This is a senior leadership position requiring hands-on operational experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead, mentor, and hold teams accountable.

• Oversee all construction operations, including field labor, project management, warehouse, and sheet metal shop
• Develop and manage weekly labor plans to maximize productivity and resource utilization
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to ensure quality, safety, and production standards are met
• Interview, mentor, and develop foremen, superintendents, and project managers
• Lead foreman meetings and annual training initiatives

• Ensure effective handoff from estimating to project execution
• Review estimates, schedules, labor plans, and budgets for accuracy and completeness
• Monitor labor variances, committed costs, and profit fade
• Chair weekly labor coordination meetings
• Oversee billing, cash flow, project closeout, and customer satisfaction reviews
• Lead post-job reviews to capture lessons learned and drive improvement
• Coach estimating staff on bid strategy, project selection, and markup analysis
• Review plans, specs, and special conditions for cost impacts and risk
• Provide feedback on manpower, scheduling, and constructability
• Ensure strong coordination between estimating, project management, and the shop

• Promote a culture where safety is equal to quality and production
• Support OSHA training and specialized safety education
• Participate in safety peer groups and industry seminars

• Assist in company strategic planning and business development efforts
• Represent WBG in trade associations and industry groups
• Promote ownership, urgency, accountability, and ethical decision-making across the organization
• Maintain strong focus on positive cash flow
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, collections, and retention recovery
• Drive gross margin performance in alignment with annual planning goals
• Ensure adherence to pre-construction, construction, and post-construction processes

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering degree preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience
• Minimum 10 years of construction operations leadership experience
• Strong work ethic and personal accountability
• Clear, direct communicator who builds trust
• Proven mentor and team developer
• Financially disciplined and data-driven
• Willing to make tough decisions and stand by them

We expect all leaders at WBG to actively live and model our core values:

• Respectful – Considerate, attentive, and constructive
• Driven & Proud – Self-motivated, quality-focused, accountable
• Always Improving – Adaptable, reflective, committed to growth
• Courageous – Ethical, responsible, willing to lead through challenge

W.B. Guimarin & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.