Director of Construction Operations

About the role

Westbrook Vision To be a thriving company that makes a lasting impact in Central Florida for generations to come. Westbrook Mission To create an employee experience so profoundly different that it leads to changed lives and customers for life.

Responsibilities

• Administration & Planning – Collaborates with President, Vice President and CFO to review budget, WIP statements, department performance, and growth planning
• Monitors the construction industry and remains current with trends, labor, markets, technologies and competition. To effectively forecast workforce capacity shortages and surpluses based on seasons and schedules and adjust accordingly
• Partnering with HR to ensure accurate record keeping (JLA badging, time keeping, etc.) throughout the department, as well as relevant licensing and credentialing of mechanics to ensure staff remain current
• Estimating and Sales - Reviews pre-construction estimates for accuracy and variance to expected performance, collaborating with the Chief Estimator to act as needed
• Controls labor and material cost by ensuring standards are met in staffing, compensation, overtime, safety, quality, productivity, inventory, purchasing and usage
• Collaborates with the accounting department to ensure all projects are completed, invoiced, closed and collected accurately and within required time frames
• Service and Support - Maintains high levels of mechanical expertise by staying current on trade-specific development and innovation. Establishes departmental standards of performance, process and procedures
• Develops, implements, and maintains a formal ongoing departmental quality assurance and improvement program. Ensures any applicable regulatory/departmental quality standards are met
• Coordinates with Fleet to ensure company vehicles are well maintained by performing ongoing inspection and reporting
• People & Safety - Works closely with HR to recruit, on-board, and develop construction staff
• Oversees, directs, and supports construction management staff
• Provides 90-day, first 6-month, and ongoing annual reviews of direct reports
• Ensures all direct reports have a clear understanding of roles and standards, counsels as necessary

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience

Skills

• The ability to perform takeoffs and read construction blueprints and estimates
• The ability to gather, analyze, and appropriately act on data
• The ability to collaborate and work well with others to accomplish shared goals
• Time management skills and ability to switch tasks effectively; ability to learn and apply learning quickly
• PC computer skills
• Understanding of financial statements, including WIP’s
• Must have a valid driver's license

Benefits

• Health Insurance - 87% Paid by the Company
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays per year – 8
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Dental Premiums
• Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Match – Plan Increasing up to 7½%
• Vision insurance and Free Prescription Safety Glasses
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Fun Team building Outings (Universal, Top Golf, and Andretti)
• AND MORE!
• Company-Funded Education Opportunities
• Manufactures’ training
• Language – Spanish and English
• Health and Wealth Education
• Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Advancement Training

Schedule

Monday to Friday – Weekends as needed