Director of Operations

Primary Responsibilities/Duties

• Oversee contract values, budgeted and projected cost, change orders, billing, and collections - hold teams accountable to ensure they are accurate and managed correctly.
• Strategic planning to ensure project profitability - communication with Finance & Executive Team to discuss financial implications, needs, and manage cash flow to be positioned for success.
• Direct oversight of project profitability from PDP to project completion.
• Serve as a liaison for operational functions to SLT/ELT/Accounting/HR/BD/Estimating.
• Coach, mentor, and hold operational teams accountable to established metrics.
• Participation in pre-bid strategy reviews and project award interviews.
• Lead preplanning and coordination of awarded projects.
• Benchmark, measure and improve key performance metrics within company operations related to project performance and profitability relevant to project planning, project management and field construction.
• Maintain strong knowledge of projects and exceed set standards for their portfolio.
• Oversee projects as they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according to contract documents.
• Manage resource assignments and work allocation to meet execution goals.
• Conduct regular project status meetings with the pertinent teams.
• Offer expert support and guidance to the Operations teams.
• Oversee relationships with key operations vendors.
• Champion and collaborate with technology services partners and internal departments to ensure Berg is competitively positioned within the industry.
• Execute 25%-90% and post project performance evaluations.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding efforts as appropriate.
• Provide time for regular and effective 1 on 1 meetings with all direct reports.
• Identify project risks and swiftly recommend appropriate resolutions or appropriate risk management strategy.
• Execute Project Recovery Planning as needed.

Experience and Qualifications

• Alignment with the Company’s Core Values.
• Possesses observable passion and drive for success through leadership.
• Demonstrated competency in employee development within a team-based environment.
• Strong Leadership skills and practices.
• Experience in effective strategic decision making.
• Results-driven personality.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and financial decision-making record.
• Proven strategy development, deployment experience, and change management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and construction industry-related software.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Experience with Traction/EOS a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business or related field is preferred.
• 5 – 8 years of experience is required.
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the interior and exterior construction scopes of work, including the drywall/steel stud framing industry.
• Experience with pre-fabrication is a plus.
• Analytical mind, attention to detail, and ability to make impromptu decisions based on objective criteria.
• Proven experience in planning and budgeting.
• Outstanding management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.