Director of Construction Operations

Location: On site in Orlando, FL

A well-established commercial builder in Central Florida is entering an exciting new stage of growth and is looking for a high impact operations leader to help guide that momentum. This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role with real influence over project delivery, team development, and operational direction. The right person will bring strong commercial construction expertise, a practical leadership style, and the ability to improve execution while preserving the agility and client focus that set strong regional contractors apart.

This role is ideal for a construction leader who enjoys building structure, developing people, and helping a growing organization scale the right way. You will work closely with executive leadership, support multiple active projects, and play a central role in strengthening how teams perform across the business.

What You Will Do

• Guide execution across a portfolio of local commercial construction projects, ensuring alignment around schedule, quality, safety, and profitability.
• Lead project managers, superintendents, and field personnel with a focus on accountability, communication, and consistent performance.
• Improve internal operating rhythms, reporting practices, and coordination processes that support stronger project outcomes.
• Monitor project health across active work, including cost performance, staffing needs, subcontractor progress, and operational risk.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, resource allocation, and scalable methods for delivering work efficiently.
• Support the growth of junior talent by coaching developing project professionals and helping elevate team capability.
• Maintain productive relationships with clients, trade partners, and vendors to reinforce service quality and long-term business strength.
• Step into project specific challenges when needed, bringing practical judgment and urgency in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Help reinforce a culture built on responsiveness, follow through, professionalism, and sound decision making.

What You Will Bring

• Strong background in commercial construction leadership with experience overseeing multiple projects and teams.
• Experience working within a general contracting environment.
• Solid understanding of ground up commercial construction and the day-to-day realities of delivering complex builds.
• Demonstrated success leading project and field teams while improving performance and accountability.
• Strong financial awareness related to job cost, operational efficiency, and overall project performance.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial setting where adaptability and ownership matter.

Project Environment

This team delivers a mix of negotiated commercial work across sectors such as education, industrial, office, retail, storage, and other specialized facilities. Projects are primarily based in the Central Florida market, and regular site presence is expected.

Why Candidates Are Excited About This Role

• High visibility role with meaningful influence on company direction.
• Opportunity to help shape systems, teams, and long-term operational strategy.
• Strong regional project pipeline with local work.
• Entrepreneurial environment where leadership can make a real impact.
• Competitive compensation package, bonus potential, and long-term career runway.

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