Director of Construction Operations

Schedule: Remote + 50–75% Travel

Compensation: $175,000–$250,000 annually

Position Overview: Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Director of Construction Operations to oversee large-scale commercial construction projects across multiple locations. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring safety and quality standards, managing project performance, and developing high-performing field teams. The ideal candidate brings extensive construction leadership experience, hands‑on MEP installation expertise, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee construction operations across multiple projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance. Collaborate with executive leadership to implement operational strategies and standardized procedures. Ensure compliance with OSHA, ICRA, and company safety requirements. Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk mitigation. Establish and enforce quality control standards, inspections, and documentation procedures. Manage subcontractor relationships, performance, contract negotiations, and project coordination. Improve operational efficiency through standardized processes, technology, and workflow optimization. Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, superintendents, and field operations teams. Maintain strong client relationships and support business growth and repeat opportunities. Provide construction expertise during preconstruction and project execution.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. 15+ years of experience overseeing multiple complex commercial construction projects valued at $10M+. Minimum 5 years of construction leadership experience. Hands‑on MEP installation experience required. Proven experience managing field operations, project budgets, schedules, safety, and quality. Strong leadership, mentoring, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with executive leadership. Willingness to travel 50–75%. Hospital or healthcare construction project experience required. HCAI experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with an ENR Top 100 General Contractor or Construction Management firm.