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Director of Operations - Construction

The Osborne Company · Topeka, KS · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteManagementFull-time

About the role

The Osborne Company is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead and own all construction operations across the company. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for translating company strategy into execution—overseeing project delivery, driving team performance, and ensuring operational systems run effectively without constant oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day construction operations across all active projects and regions
  • Lead, manage, and hold accountable Project Managers, Coordinators, and Superintendents
  • Maintain full visibility into project schedules, staffing, and performance
  • Run regular operations meetings and ensure follow-through on priorities and commitments
  • Ensure alignment across teams, with clear expectations and accountability
  • Own financial performance across all projects, including job cost tracking, forecasting, and margin accountability
  • Monitor revenue, costs, and profitability across the project portfolio
  • Identify risks early and take action to protect project and company performance
  • Build, implement, and enforce operational processes across estimating handoff, project execution, and closeout
  • Lead and ensure consistency in Transfer of Authority (TOA) between estimating and operations
  • Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks before they impact project delivery
  • Develop and lead high-performing PM, Coordinator, and Superintendent teams
  • Hold team members accountable to performance expectations and project outcomes
  • Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, and performance management
  • Address performance gaps and build bench strength across operations
  • Maintain visibility across all active projects and step in where needed to keep work moving
  • Support teams in resolving issues while reinforcing accountability
  • Participate in key client conversations and maintain strong relationships

Requirements

  • 7-10+ years of commercial construction operations leadership
  • Proven experience managing multi-state project teams (PM, Superintendent, and Coordinators) across multiple simultaneous projects
  • Strong financial acumen—job costing, WIP schedules, forecasting, and profitability analysis
  • Experience managing multistate or multi-region project portfolios
  • EOS or similar operating system experience preferred—no requirement
  • Valid driver's license, ability to pass background check, drug screen, and MVR

Qualifications

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Skills

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to build and run systems
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Ability to make quick decisions and take ownership of outcomes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance (company-shared premiums)
  • 3-weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays
  • 401(k) with 3.5% employer match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • A flexible, hybrid/remote work environment with strong team support
  • A leadership role with direct impact on company growth and performance

Pay

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000
Performance-based bonus tied to margin and scorecard
High performers earn meaningfully above base

Schedule

This is a 100% Remote Position.

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