Upland, CA | Santee, CA | San Diego, CA
Workplace Type: Office
Employment Type: Salaried
What you'll do- Operational Leadership: Provide leadership, direction, and guidance for all construction operations, project management, design & engineering, and field crews across multiple markets.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement effective construction management strategies, operational policies, and best practices to increase productivity and achieve project delivery goals.
- Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, review financial information, manage job costing, and optimize resource allocation to maximize profitability and identify cost savings.
- Project Management: Oversee the construction backlog and ensure project managers deliver complex network construction and utility projects on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
- Safety & Quality Assurance: Integrate and enforce robust safety practices and quality standards across all operational activities, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, regulatory, and environmental standards.
- Team & Talent Management: Collaborate with Human Resources to develop job descriptions, hire, mentor, and train competent personnel, fostering a high-performance, people-first culture.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Manage vendor relationships and supply agreements, overseeing procurement, inventory control, and ensuring subcontractor compliance and quality of work.
- Customer & Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and identifying opportunities for long-term collaboration.
What you'll need- To be 18 years of age or older.
- Authorized to work in the United State for this company.
- A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (MSc/MA a plus).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience at an operations leadership level, with significant experience in the construction or telecommunications industry strongly preferred.
- Proven experience managing large field teams and multiple departments/locations.
- In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g., supply chain, finance, HR, project management).
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and performance metrics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant construction/inventory management software (e.g., ERP, project management tools).
- Ability to travel to field offices and project sites as needed (50%+) through out Southern, CA and Nevada. Other domestic travel will be required as needed.
The wage range for Director Operations Management is $155,000.00 - $195,000.00Why work with usYour career here is more than just a job - it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
