Director of Operations

Director Of OperationsWe're looking for our future Director of Operations — someone we'll personally mentor into running day-to-day operations across a growing contracting and specialty utilities business. This isn't a conventional hire. We're not looking for someone who already has 15 years in construction operations; we're looking for someone with the raw intelligence, drive, and communication skills to be developed into one of the most important people in the company.You'll work directly with ownership, learning the business from the ground up — field operations, project management, sales, client relationships, and eventually people management and strategic decision-making. Construction and regulatory knowledge can be taught. What can't be taught is judgment, reliability, and the ability to communicate well with everyone from a crew foreman to a commercial client.What You'll Grow IntoOverseeing daily operations across two related businesses: a general contracting firm handling remodels and construction projects, and a specialty utility operation serving commercial, industrial, and residential clientsManaging and developing field teams and project managersOwning client and vendor relationships, including sales conversations and proposalsBuilding and refining the operational systems, scheduling, and processes that let the business scaleEventually stepping into a role with real P&L accountability and the authority to make decisions in the owner's absenceWhat We're Looking ForIntelligence and quick learning — you pick up technical and regulatory material fast, even material you've never encountered beforeExceptional communication skills — clear, confident, and adaptable across very different audiences (field crews, executives, homeowners)Reliability — you show up, you follow through, and people can build plans around youA natural aptitude for sales and relationship-building, even without formal sales experienceComfort with ambiguity — this role will be defined and redefined as you grow into itGenuine interest in construction, operations, or business-building — prior experience is a plus, not a requirementMinimum QualificationsExperience in a role demonstrating critical thinking, deadlines, crossfunctional communication, and high consequence decision making4-year degree and 3+ years in the workforce or 10+ years of professional experienceExcellent written and verbal communication Baron Contracting