Director of Operations
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The Director of Operations is responsible for leading and overseeing the company's operational departments to ensure projects are executed efficiently, safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role provides strategic leadership and operational accountability for the Scheduling, Warehouse, Prefabrication, Safety, and BIM/VDC departments. The Director of Operations will also provide executive oversight of the company's Safety Department through direct leadership of the Corporate Safety Director. This role is ultimately responsible for the overall success, performance, compliance, and continuous improvement of the company's safety program and safety culture across all operations. This position reports directly to the CEO/ President. Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic operational initiatives. Lead and oversee daily operations of the Scheduling, Warehouse, Prefabrication, and BIM/VDC departments. Develop and implement operational strategies that improve efficiency, scalability, quality, and profitability. Establish department goals, KPIs, and accountability measures aligned with company objectives. Work closely with project management and field leadership to forecast manpower requirements and staffing needs. Monitor project schedules and proactively identify operational risks, manpower shortages, or scheduling conflicts. Oversee the Director of BIM/VDC and support company-wide virtual design and construction initiatives. Ensure BIM/VDC processes support project coordination, constructability, clash detection, and prefabrication efforts. Provide leadership and oversight to the Warehouse Manager and warehouse operations team. Ensure efficient inventory management, material handling, tool management, fleet coordination, and jobsite logistics. Oversee the Prefabrication Manager and drive departmental efficiencies Assist executive leadership with operational budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives. Analyze operational performance metrics and prepare reports for the CEO/President. Lead, mentor, and develop department leaders and operational staff. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Provide executive leadership and oversight to the Corporate Safety Director and Safety Department. Maintain ultimate accountability for company-wide safety performance, regulatory compliance, incident reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure safety programs, policies, and procedures align with company operational goals and OSHA/regulatory requirements. Promote and reinforce a culture where safety is integrated into all operational and field activities. Collaborate with field leadership, project management, and executive leadership to proactively identify and mitigate operational and jobsite risks. Monitor safety performance metrics, audits, training initiatives, and corrective action programs to ensure department effectiveness and accountability.