Operations Director

About This Role

Directing construction operations for the company's Data Center Innovations business is the core of this role. The Operations Director delivers high-quality, profitable projects by leading teams, managing resources, and coordinating across multiple functions including project management, safety, supply chain, and business development. This role ensures projects are properly staffed, executed efficiently, and aligned with company standards, while also supporting sales efforts and long-term business growth.

Responsibilities

• Hire, coach, and develop high-performing operations and field teams
• Lead operations meetings, reviews, and all-hands presentations
• Hold teams accountable for performance, schedules, and results
• Support talent development and retention
• Oversee all aspects of data center construction operations
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to quality standards
• Coordinate across project management, construction, safety, supply chain, and logistics
• Ensure standard processes and procedures are followed on all projects
• Track productivity, reduce rework, and prevent cost overruns
• Plan and manage staffing based on project forecasts and backlog
• Balance crew sizes to meet schedule and budget requirements
• Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment needs
• Ensure shop and field labor hours stay within budget
• Manage labor shifts and workforce changes as project needs evolve
• Support monthly forecasting and annual planning
• Monitor costs, productivity, and work-in-progress
• Improve efficiency and profitability across projects
• Participate in post-project reviews and continuous improvement efforts
• Partner with the safety team on training and implementation
• Ensure consistent, professional project execution
• Manage union labor considerations and attend labor meetings as needed
• Support estimating and sales with staffing strategies and constructability input
• Participate in bid reviews and client meetings
• Collaborate with sales and leadership on new pursuits and budgets

Requirements

• Bachelor
• 10+ years of construction industry experience (data center experience preferred)
• 7+ years of project management experience
• 7+ years of people leadership experience
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Experience with forecasting and cost management
• Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan