Director of Construction Operations

Location: Dallas, TX (remote position; must be based in or within easy reach of the Dallas–Fort Worth area and willing to travel to project sites as needed).

About the role

The Director of Construction Operations will work closely with company leadership to oversee construction operations across the portfolio, supporting Project Managers and Superintendents while ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule, and to a consistently high standard. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a smaller organization where you can directly impact people, processes, project performance, and company growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across the company’s construction portfolio.
• Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.
• Establish and maintain consistent construction processes, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and overall performance.
• Review project progress and identify potential schedule, cost, quality, and contractual risks.
• Support project teams in resolving complex construction and operational challenges.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Participate in preconstruction, estimating, project turnover, and operational planning.
• Assist with subcontractor selection, negotiations, procurement, and project buyout.
• Establish accountability around project KPIs, reporting, safety, quality, and profitability.
• Help recruit, mentor, and develop construction talent as the company grows.
• Implement technology and process improvements that increase efficiency and project visibility.
• Work closely with company leadership on strategic planning, business development, and operational growth.
• Visit active project sites throughout the region as required.

Requirements

• 10+ years of construction experience, including significant leadership responsibility within a General Contractor.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple commercial construction projects and project teams.
• Previous experience as a Director of Construction, Director of Operations, Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, or similar leadership role preferred.
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, contracts, procurement, safety, quality, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes from preconstruction through closeout.
• Excellent client‑facing, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with construction technology such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Must be based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Pay

• Competitive base salary
• Performance‑based bonus

Benefits

• Remote working position
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Significant autonomy and leadership responsibility
• Long‑term career progression
• Strong pipeline of projects across the region