Director of Operations - Concrete Construction

Position Overview

The Director of Operations is responsible for the overall planning, leadership, and execution of all operational functions within the concrete subcontracting business. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, and with exceptional quality while building strong teams and scalable systems. The leader will drive operational excellence, mentor project teams, strengthen field operations, and support the company’s long-term growth strategy.

This position serves as a key member of the leadership team and is accountable for aligning people, systems, and performance across all projects and regions.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Key Responsibilities

·        Provide strategic oversight for all ongoing projects, from preconstruction through closeout.

·        Provide mentoring and direction to team, developing an internal talent bench.

·        Provide daily management and strategic direction for many projects and teams.

·        Manage internal and external resources to achieve project deadlines and goals.

·        Ensure schedules, budgets, manpower, equipment, and logistics are coordinated and executed effectively.

·        Establish and support operational standards, best practices, and workflows across project management and field teams.

·        Serve as escalation point for operational issues impacting schedule, quality, or client satisfaction.

·        Champion a proactive safety culture with zero-tolerance for unsafe behavior.

·        Ensure quality standards meet client expectations, specifications, and industry requirements (ACI, ASTM, etc.).

·        Lead weekly/monthly operational meetings to ensure accountability and performance alignment.

·        Maintain strong relationships with general contractors, inspectors, suppliers, and owners.

·        Review of all Construction Contracts. Oversee the Contract Change Process.

·        Support business development and estimating by evaluating means/methods, resourcing, and schedule feasibility during preconstruction.

·        Implement or refine operational systems including scheduling tools, project management platforms, cost tracking, and productivity reporting.

·        Partner with executive leadership to ensure proper financial management of projects: establish project level budgets while maintaining required monthly financial reports.

·        Routinely visit project sites, working with local leaders and teams.

Qualifications

·        10+ years of experience in concrete subcontracting, heavy civil, or self-perform construction operations.

·        Proven track record managing large project portfolios and teams.

·        Strong understanding of concrete means/methods, formwork systems, mix designs, scheduling, and cost control.

·        Demonstrated leadership ability with experience developing high-performing teams.

·        Excellent communication, problem-solving, and risk-management skills.

·        Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Key Attributes

·        Strategic thinker with operational discipline.

·        Highly accountable and data-driven.

·        Strong field presence and credibility with crews.

·        Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and proactive.

·        Values safety, quality, and team development.

·        Relentless focus on delivering projects “the right way.”

Compensation And Benefits

On top of a competitive salary we offer aggressive bonus potential.

Greco Structures offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:

• Health insurance with health and wellness coverage
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%.

Greco Structures, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. xhqgsiq Greco Structures, encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons to apply.