Director of Operations 6562

Industry: Construction & Trades - Other

Job Category: Engineering - Civil & Structural Engineering

Director of Operations

J. Banicki Construction | Phoenix, Arizona

J. Banicki Construction is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to provide leadership across our Arizona construction operations and help guide the continued growth and performance of the business.

Reporting directly to the President, this is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the operational and financial performance of multiple projects, development of our project teams, client relationships, resource planning and execution of our work.

We are looking for a proven construction leader who understands how successful projects are built from preconstruction and planning through field execution and closeout and who knows how to develop strong Project Managers and Superintendents while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, schedule and financial results.

The Opportunity

The Director of Operations will work closely with the President and project leadership to oversee J. Banicki's active project portfolio and support the company's continued growth throughout Arizona.

This person will:

• Provide operational leadership and oversight across multiple construction projects
• Work directly with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive successful project execution
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedule, safety, quality and staffing
• Review monthly project cost and revenue projections and support company revenue forecasting
• Oversee manpower and equipment planning across projects
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, architects and engineers
• Support projects from preconstruction through completion and help resolve complex operational and contractual issues
• Review and negotiate change orders and identify and mitigate project risk
• Partner with leadership on business development, proposal and preconstruction efforts
• Develop, mentor and lead Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers and emerging leaders
• Support recruiting, performance management and succession planning for operational teams

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings both strong construction knowledge and the leadership ability to operate at a broader business level.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience, including significant Project Management and operational leadership responsibility
• Experience leading multiple projects and project teams
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, cost control, scheduling, change management and risk
• Proven ability to lead and develop Project Managers, Superintendents and project staff
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with owners and clients
• Experience supporting business development and preconstruction efforts
• Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of construction technology including HCSS, Primavera, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered

At J. Banicki, the Director of Operations will have a direct voice in how projects are executed, how teams are developed and how the business continues to grow. This position works closely with company leadership and provides the opportunity to influence both today's project performance and the long-term direction of the organization.

We also recognize that a leadership position of this level should come with a strong total rewards package. J. Banicki offers:

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $140,000 to $190,000

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Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

10+ to 15 years experience

Seniority Level - Director

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Ideal Candidate
The Ideal candidate would be someone that is from the AZ market. They are looking for someone that has experieince with Cost support and will know how to manage that montly. We are a heavy civil company but are looking for someone that can guide the company into new discaplines but also has the extensive Heavy Civil experieince with CMAR, DEsign buildm, Airports, transportation, Box Culverts, Bridges and structural concrete.