Director of Operations

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Operations to build and lead our construction delivery organization at Tarkett Sports Construction, Mid Atlantic. Based in Conshohocken, PA, reporting to the Regional Vice President.

Responsibilities

• Manage all construction projects from GMP negotiation through closeout
• Own project schedule, budget, and cost-to-complete forecasting
• Drive project-level P&L — deliver at or above bid margin
• Manage preconstruction-to-construction handoffs
• Serve as primary client-facing delivery leader for owners from NTP through warranty
• Support Go/No-Go decisions and pursuit strategy with delivery credibility
• Recruit, hire, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers
• Build a bench capable of running multiple concurrent projects without VP involvement on every job
• Establish operating cadence with peer leaders (Self-Perform, Preconstruction, Sales)
• Report to the RVP on delivery performance, org build progress, and risk exposure
• Design and document project delivery SOPs
• Implement Procore workflows and train the team on RFI, submittal, QC, daily log, and drawing management
• Create project reporting templates (cost reports, schedule narratives, risk registers) as the regional standard
• Train new hires and existing staff on all delivery systems — adoption is as important as design
• Drive zero-recordable safety culture on all construction projects
• Ensure full compliance with TSP safety standards and OSHA requirements

Requirements

• Experience: 15+ years in construction project management, 5+ years at Project Executive or senior PM level
• Must be GC-side experience at a commercial general contractor — not owner’s rep or CM advisor
• Projects in the $20M–$75M+ range under GMP, Cost-Plus, or CM-at-Risk delivery
• Institutional sectors: K-12, higher ed, municipal, healthcare, or sports/recreation facilities
• Built and led project teams — hired PMs and Supers, not just inherited them
• Implemented project delivery systems and trained teams on new processes
• Technical Skills: CPM scheduling (P6 or equivalent), cost reporting, WIP preparation, earned value analysis, Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Sage, Spectrum, or equivalent construction ERP experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of the Texas construction market — subs, owners, permitting, competition
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or extensive experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, MBA or advanced degree a plus, OSHA 30-Hour required; CCM, PMP, or DBIA certifications a plus

Qualifications

• Strong communication and client relationship skills — owner-facing from day one
• Travel across Mid Atlantic region as projects require

Benefits

• Matching retirement savings plan*
• Paid time off
• Additional offerings may apply and will be discussed during hiring process

Pay

• Competitive compensation: base salary, performance incentive, vehicle allowance, and milestone-based retention bonus

Schedule

• Fast-paced, sports-driven environment where your work builds world-class venues