DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONSTHE PERSONAre you a commercial construction professional who combines hands-on project management with the ability to lead others? Do you take pride in profitable projects, solving challenges, and improving operations? Are you an emotionally intelligent leader who takes ownership and enjoys partnering with an entrepreneurial owner? If you are ready to lead construction operations and help build a growing company, we want to talk to you!
Our ideal Director of Construction Operations is:
- Accountable: You own commitments, follow through, and avoid blame.
- Resourceful: You foresee challenges, act proactively, and develop solutions.
- Emotionally Intelligent: You build trust and handle difficult conversations with sound judgment.
- Hands-On: You understand field operations, financials, and contribute wherever needed.
- Process-Oriented: You build practical systems, clear expectations, and repeatable workflows.
- Decisive: You make timely decisions and know when to collaborate.
- Resilient: You stay composed and persistent through project challenges.
- Collaborative: You build strong relationships across teams, clients, and trade partners.
- Financially Disciplined: You take ownership of project costs, margin protection, and financial performance.
- Growth-Minded: You develop people and continuously improve operations.
- People-First: You respect employees, clients, subcontractors, and partners.
- Entrepreneurial and Adaptable: You thrive in a smaller company, wear multiple hats, and embrace change.
- Humble and Transparent: You get into the details, communicate openly, and address issues directly.
Our ideal Director of Construction Operations combines exceptional commercial construction project management expertise with the judgment and leadership needed to oversee operations. You partner with the owner to strengthen execution, develop the team, and build accountability. You improve processes while staying close to the work. Your success is reflected in profitable projects, a more independent operations team, and a strong foundation for TriArc's future.
RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Director of Construction Operations role include, but are not limited to:
Leadership - Lead and hold accountable Project Managers, Superintendents, and construction personnel.
- Coach and develop construction leaders and team members.
- Partner with the owner through clear communication, recommendations, and constructive feedback.
- Clarify roles, expectations, and decision-making authority.
- Model TriArc's Core Values and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.
Management - Personally manage commercial projects while overseeing the broader portfolio.
- Oversee planning, schedules, subcontractors, resources, and project completion.
- Standardize workflows and improve operational consistency and efficiency.
- Use construction software and reporting tools to improve visibility and execution.
- Coordinate with Accounting, Business Development, and other departments.
- Own project buyout, cost projections, margin protection, change-order management, and timely billing coordination.
- Maintain a minimum 12% project gross-margin target, with any exceptions requiring the owner's approval.
Accountability - Assume primary accountability for daily construction operations within 90-180 days.
- Daily ownership of construction operations, team development, and involvement of Visionary in routine project decisions.
- Monitor KPIs for schedules, budgets, profitability, quality, and performance.
- Resolve construction challenges proactively, limiting unnecessary escalation.
- Ensure consistent communication, documentation, reporting, and follow-through.
- Support EOS practices, including scorecards, Rocks, and accountability meetings.
** This is full-time, onsite position based in Dallas, Texas. ** QUALIFICATIONSRequired - 7+ years of commercial construction experience, including substantial project management responsibility.
- 3+ years demonstrated success leading Project Managers, Superintendents, or construction leaders.
- Experience managing projects valued at $500K to $20M.
- Demonstrated experience with estimating, project buyout, cost projections, margin protection, change orders, and construction financial management.
- Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, trade partners, and project stakeholders.
Preferred - Experience supporting the growth of a commercial construction company from $15M toward $80M in annual revenue.
- Experience partnering with a founder, owner, or entrepreneurial CEO.
- Experience in a smaller organization requiring versatility and responsibilities beyond traditional role boundaries.
Desired - Construction operations leadership experience, such as Director of Construction or Director of Operations.
- Proficiency with construction management, financial reporting, inventory systems, and AI tools (e.g., Procore, Claude).
- PMP, CCM, CPC, or OSHA 30-Hour Construction training.
- Experience with EOS or similar operating systems, including Rocks, scorecards, and L10 meetings.
- Working knowledge of AIA construction contracts and documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Salary: $160k-$210k base salary, plus a 15% - 20% performance-based bonus tied to Rocks, goals, and key performance metrics, with potential equity participation.
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Life, Dental, PTO, 401K with 3% match.
If you're ready to take ownership, lead with a humble yet confident approach, and help build the future of TriArc Construction, it's time to make your mark. Apply today! JOB CODE: TriArc Construction 
