Director of Construction Operations [HT-1073593]

TRIARC CONSTRUCTION

DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

THE PERSON

Are you a commercial construction professional who combines hands-on project management with the ability to lead others Do you take pride in profitable projects solving challenges and improving operations Are you an emotionally intelligent leader who takes ownership and enjoys partnering with an entrepreneurial owner If you are ready to lead construction operations and help build a growing company we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Director of Construction Operations is:

• Accountable: You own commitments follow through and avoid blame.
• Resourceful: You foresee challenges act proactively and develop solutions.
• Emotionally Intelligent: You build trust and handle difficult conversations with sound judgment.
• Hands-On: You understand field operations financials and contribute wherever needed.
• Process-Oriented: You build practical systems clear expectations and repeatable workflows.
• Decisive: You make timely decisions and know when to collaborate.
• Resilient: You stay composed and persistent through project challenges.
• Collaborative: You build strong relationships across teams clients and trade partners.
• Financially Disciplined: You take ownership of project costs margin protection and financial performance.
• Growth-Minded: You develop people and continuously improve operations.
• People-First: You respect employees clients subcontractors and partners.
• Entrepreneurial and Adaptable: You thrive in a smaller company wear multiple hats and embrace change.
• Humble and Transparent: You get into the details communicate openly and address issues directly.

Our ideal Director of Construction Operations combines exceptional commercial construction project management expertise with the judgment and leadership needed to oversee operations. You partner with the owner to strengthen execution develop the team and build accountability. You improve processes while staying close to the work. Your success is reflected in profitable projects a more independent operations team and a strong foundation for TriArcs future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Director of Construction Operations role include but are not limited to:

Leadership

• Lead and hold accountable Project Managers Superintendents and construction personnel.
• Coach and develop construction leaders and team members.
• Partner with the owner through clear communication recommendations and constructive feedback.
• Clarify roles expectations and decision-making authority.
• Model TriArcs Core Values and foster a collaborative results-driven culture.

Management

• Personally manage commercial projects while overseeing the broader portfolio.
• Oversee planning schedules subcontractors resources and project completion.
• Standardize workflows and improve operational consistency and efficiency.
• Use construction software and reporting tools to improve visibility and execution.
• Coordinate with Accounting Business Development and other departments.
• Own project buyout cost projections margin protection change-order management and timely billing coordination.
• Maintain a minimum 12% project gross-margin target with any exceptions requiring the owners approval.

Accountability

• Assume primary accountability for daily construction operations within 90180 days.
• Daily ownership of construction operations team development and involvement of Visionary in routine project decisions.
• Monitor KPIs for schedules budgets profitability quality and performance.
• Resolve construction challenges proactively limiting unnecessary escalation.
• Ensure consistent communication documentation reporting and follow-through.
• Support EOS practices including scorecards Rocks and accountability meetings.

** This is full-time onsite position based in Dallas Texas. **

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 7 years of commercial construction experience including substantial project management responsibility.
• 3 years demonstrated success leading Project Managers Superintendents or construction leaders.
• Experience managing projects valued at $500K to $20M.
• Demonstrated experience with estimating project buyout cost projections margin protection change orders and construction financial management.
• Experience managing subcontractors vendors trade partners and project stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience supporting the growth of a commercial construction company from $15M toward $80M in annual revenue.
• Experience partnering with a founder owner or entrepreneurial CEO.
• Experience in a smaller organization requiring versatility and responsibilities beyond traditional role boundaries.

Desired

• Construction operations leadership experience such as Director of Construction or Director of Operations.
• Proficiency with construction management financial reporting inventory systems and AI tools (e.g. Procore Claude).
• PMP CCM CPC or OSHA 30-Hour Construction training.
• Experience with EOS or similar operating systems including Rocks scorecards and L10 meetings.
• Working knowledge of AIA construction contracts and documentation.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related field.

THE COMPANY TriArc Construction

TriArc Construction is a commercial general contractor with more than 12 years of experience delivering quality projects and building lasting client relationships. Originally serving a strategic development partnership TriArc completed projects from $1M to over $70M before diversifying its portfolio. Today the company delivers projects typically ranging from $500K to $15M across commercial hospitality medical industrial historical renovation and community developments. Led by an entrepreneurial owner TriArc combines large-project expertise with small-company agility emphasizing integrity accountability communication and dependable execution.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Meaningful Impact: Influence project performance profitability and company success.
• Leadership Development: Partner with an entrepreneurial owner committed to mentorship.
• Career Potential: Grow toward broader operational leadership potentially COO based on performance and business needs.
• Entrepreneurial Freedom: Help shape systems processes and the companys future.
• Hands-On Leadership: Stay connected to projects while developing people.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team built on integrity relationships and accountability.
• Autonomy and Ownership: Make meaningful decisions and deliver measurable results.
• Continuous Improvement: Strengthen efficiency financial visibility and scalable operations.

Core Values:

• Do the Right Thing. Integrity isnt situational. We make decisions based on whats right for the project our clients our trade partners and each other even when its difficult.
• Do What You Say You Will Do. Reliability builds confidence. When we make a commitment we own it. Clients should never wonder whether something is getting done.
• Gumption. Construction is filled with unexpected challenges. We value initiative resourcefulness and people who take ownership rather than waiting for someone else to solve the problem.
• Stick-to-it-iveness. The best projects require persistence. We stay engaged work through challenges and continue moving projects forward until the job is complete.
• Passion & Enthusiasm. We genuinely enjoy what we do. Energy is contagious. Our team brings professionalism optimism and a positive attitude to every project and every relationship.

Salary: $160k-$210k base salary plus a 15% - 20% performance-based bonus tied to Rocks goals and key performance metrics with potential equity participation.

Benefits: Medical Vision Life Dental PTO 401K with 3% match.

If youre ready to take ownership lead with a humble yet confident approach and help build the future of TriArc Construction its time to make your mark. Apply today!

JOB CODE: TriArc Construction

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