Director of Construction Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

The Director of Construction Operations oversees the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects within a designated market space or geographic area. This role ensures projects align with the company's strategic goals, focusing on client relationships and leading project management teams. This position reports to the SVP of Execution. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Director of Construction – Key Responsibilities

• Lead all construction operations for industrial and oil & gas projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and successful execution from mobilization through mechanical completion and turnover.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, and field supervision teams across multiple projects and locations.
• Champion a culture of safety excellence by ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies that align with project objectives, contractual commitments, and organizational goals.
• Oversee field productivity, labor utilization, and resource deployment to maximize efficiency and achieve project performance targets.
• Drive construction planning efforts, including staffing, equipment, logistics, work packaging, and site execution plans.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, project controls, and project management teams to ensure constructability, schedule adherence, and effective project delivery.
• Monitor construction progress against key performance indicators, including labor productivity, earned versus burned hours, cost performance, and schedule milestones.
• Lead the resolution of field execution challenges, scope changes, and operational risks while minimizing impacts to project safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure construction activities comply with quality assurance and quality control requirements, applicable codes, client specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Review and evaluate construction schedules, look-ahead plans, S-curves, manpower forecasts, and productivity reports to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, safety standards, quality requirements, and project expectations through effective flowdown management.
• Facilitate regular construction meetings with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to review progress, coordinate activities, and proactively address issues.
• Support project financial performance by monitoring labor costs, field budgets, productivity metrics, and change management activities.
• Lead workforce development initiatives by mentoring construction leaders, succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive implementation of innovative construction methods, technologies, and operational improvements that enhance project execution and organizational performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a senior construction representative, ensuring client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
• Support business development efforts by providing construction expertise during proposals, estimating reviews, execution planning, and client presentations.
• Ensure successful project turnover through completion of punch list activities, commissioning support, turnover documentation, and closeout requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of industry-related experience as a Construction Manager or Director.
• Effective communication skills and experience in relationship management.

Preferred:

• 15 years of experience in managing large multi-discipline projects.
• Experience in client management.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may periodically be required to travel to client jobsites, usually involving heavy industrial  production facilities and accessing all areas of the facility. Therefore, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in workplace can be loud to moderate depending on assignment.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled