Director of Operations - Roofing

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and monitor upcoming projects as they develop from the Estimating Department by being involved up front in estimating when they are actively bidding on a project.
• Minimize exposure and risk on projects.
• Work closely with the Niles safety group to manage a safe work environment.
• Provide strategic advice to the Senior Leadership Team so that they will have an accurate view of the market.
• Manage and keep a record of project start dates and manage individual Project Manager’s workload.
• Ensure the Project Managers are following all current company procedures.
• Encourage Project Managers to maintain an open line of communication with the project team.
• Conduct weekly Project Management department meetings to review current projects.
• Review and offer direction in the selection process of subcontractors, contract summaries of work, contractual issues, or any other issues that arise during the management of construction projects.
• Assist on projects and assignments as requested by management.
• Conduct Bi-Weekly Job Status Review meetings with the Project Managers and operations team.
• Attend internal meetings regularly to review the status of the building operations group; be prepared to discuss the development of the Project Managers, Project Estimators, staffing requirements, and any other situations that may arise.
• Review and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the individual Project Managers and Project Estimators, propose developmental goals, and make project assignments accordingly.
• Provide effective leadership, training, and mentoring throughout the Project Operations Team.
• Offer input into the implementation of the strategic planning of the Niles Building Group.
• Review and analyze the strengths, weaknesses, and operational goals of the individual estimators and propose developmental goals.
• Continue to develop and improve Estimating and Project Management Group procedures.
• Work to develop and maintain relationships with field staff.
• Cook up with all Building Groups to maintain consistent policies and procedures.
• Develop and nurture client relations.
• Professionally represent Niles Industrial by participating in public functions and gatherings and maintaining effective relationships with the public, government officials, and trade organizations.
• Lead the development of the Niles annual budget and business plan.
• Develop methods for tracking the capital expenditures of the Building Group.
• Provides tracking of the current and projected company and project-specific budgets, project management purchases and upgrades, equipment purchases and upgrades, training costs, travel costs, etc.
• Perform interim financial forecasting of active projects.
• Manage all aspects of new and ongoing projects to meet profitability goals.
• Travel as required.
• Attend Niles Industrial company functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Construction Project Management / Leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience in the industrial construction industry preferred.
• Some estimating experience in construction-related industry.
• Proven track record of success in building and maintaining relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate, manage, and direct others.