Director of Construction Operations

Mai Placement

Director of Construction Operations

Waterbury, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Director of Construction Operations

    $300K Base + Bonus

    Waterbury, CT

    Relocation Covered

     

    Company Overview

    A leading commercial construction company in Connecticut is looking for a Director of Construction Operations to lead all projects, oversee a team of project managers, and drive efficiency across the organization.

    This company specializes in ground-up developments (75-150 units), historic rehabs, mixed-use projects, and commercial fit-outs, managing $50M+ in active projects at any given time.

    With strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and deep construction expertise, this role offers a tremendous career growth opportunity.

    The company will fully cover relocation expenses and even provide a full-time driver for commuting if needed.

    The Ideal Candidate

    • A proven construction leader who thrives on managing multiple high-value projects at once.
    • Experienced in ground-up construction, historic renovations, and mixed-use developments.
    • A strategic thinker who can oversee vendor negotiations, contract execution, and process optimization.
    • Strong people leader, capable of motivating teams and managing project managers, supers, and subcontractors.
    • Comfortable working directly with owners and stakeholders, handling large-scale budgets, and ensuring projects run smoothly.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Oversee all active projects, ensuring budgets, schedules, and execution stay on track.
    • Lead and mentor a team of project managers, site supers, and assistant supers.
    • Handle contract negotiations, vendor management, and change orders.
      • Drive process improvements and implement project management best practices.
    • Maintain compliance, safety, and quality standards across all job sites.
    • Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment on budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
    • Optimize staffing and resource allocation to maximize efficiency.

    Qualifications

    • 10+ years of construction leadership experience, overseeing large-scale developments ($20M+ per project).
    • Expertise in ground-up, mixed-use, historic rehabs, and commercial fit-outs.
    • Strong budgeting, financial planning, and contract negotiation skills.
    • Proven ability to lead multiple direct reports and large project teams.
    • Deep understanding of zoning, permitting, and compliance.

    Must-Haves

    • Executive-level construction management experience.
    • Ability to oversee multiple projects while keeping teams organized and efficient.
    • A strategic, problem-solving mindset, with strong decision-making skills.
    • Excellent vendor negotiation and contract management expertise.
    • Strong communication skills to engage with project owners, clients, and internal teams.

    Benefits

    • $300K+ base salary + bonus
    • Relocation expenses fully covered
    • Company-provided driver for commuting if needed
    • Exciting long-term career opportunity with a growing, high-performing construction firm

    This role is an exciting opportunity with strong pay, leadership growth, and relocation perks. Let me know if you need any refinements!

    Apply Today:

    Email Resume: Joel@maiplacement.com

    Apply Online:

    https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/maiplacement/job/f3s9wki9ga8bhbkegmerpuaeuc?crt=1742250506290

     

  • Compensation
    $300,000 per year