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Director of Construction Operations
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A Director of Construction is a high-level manager who directs construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule; works closely with architects, engineers, trades workers, and clients; supervises construction on site and manages subcontractors; coordinates permits and regulatory compliance as needed for projects.
$134,046 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades
Construction & Skilled Trades
Director of Construction Operations
Director of Construction Operations
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Westbrook Service Company
Orlando, FL, USA
Published:
9/7/2026
Construction & Skilled Trades | Full time
Job Type:
Full-time Schedule:
Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Employee Benefits:
Health Insurance
- 87% Paid by the Company
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays per year - 8
Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
Paid Life Insurance
Paid Dental Premiums
Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K Match - Plan Increasing up to 7½%
Vision insurance and Free Prescription Safety Glasses
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Fun Team building Outings (Universal, Top Golf, and Andretti)
AND MORE!
Company-Funded Education Opportunities:
Manufactures' training
Language
- Spanish and English
Health and Wealth Education
Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Advancement Training Key Responsibilities of the Director of Construction Operations include: Administration & Planning - Collaborates with President, Vice President and CFO to review budget, WIP statements, department performance, and growth planning
Monitors the construction industry and remains current with trends, labor, markets, technologies and competition.
To effectively forecast workforce capacity shortages and surpluses based on seasons and schedules and adjust accordingly
Partnering with HR to ensure accurate record keeping (JLA badging, time keeping, etc.) throughout the department, as well as relevant licensing and credentialing of mechanics to ensure staff remain current Estimating and Sales
- Reviews pre-construction estimates for accuracy and variance to expected performance, collaborating with the Chief Estimator to act as needed
Controls labor and material cost by ensuring standards are met in staffing, compensation, overtime, safety, quality, productivity, inventory, purchasing and usage
Collaborates with the accounting department to ensure all projects are completed, invoiced, closed and collected accurately and within required time frames Service and Support•Maintains high levels of mechanical expertise by staying current on trade-specific development and innovation.
Establishes departmental standards of performance, process and procedures
Develops, implements, and maintains a formal ongoing departmental quality assurance and improvement program. Ensures any applicable regulatory/departmental quality standards are met
Coordinates with Fleet to ensure company vehicles are well maintained by performing ongoing inspection and reporting People & Safety
- Works closely with HR to recruit, on-board, and develop construction staff
Oversees, directs, and supports construction management staff
Provides 90-day, first 6-month, and ongoing annual reviews of direct reports
Ensures all direct reports have a clear understanding of roles and standards, counsels as necessary Qualified candidates will have: High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience
The ability to perform takeoffs and read construction blueprints and estimates
The ability to gather, analyze, and appropriately act on data
The ability to collaborate and work well with others to accomplish shared goals
Time management skills and ability to switch tasks effectively; ability to learn and apply learning quickly
PC computer skills
Understanding of financial statements, including WIP's
Must have a valid driver's license We are both a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer Our employee selection process includes the following: drug testing, background check, driving record check, pre-employment assessments, and reference interviews with previous employers
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Fitness Centers/Gyms
- Health Insurance