Self Perform Operations Lead

Elford

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive construction leadership experience required.
  • Experience managing self-perform operations with large teams of 100+ skilled trades professionals.
  • Preferred background in commercial and industrial construction sectors.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction sequencing, manpower planning, and labor productivity.
  • Ability to manage multiple crews and projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborative experience across field operations, project management, and executive leadership teams.
  • Strong financial acumen to monitor labor costs and operational performance.
  • Commitment to safety, quality enhancement, and team development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a workforce of 100+ carpenters and skilled trades professionals.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to effectively plan manpower and project execution.
  • Support $10M+ commercial and industrial construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Create labor plans to enhance productivity while adhering to project timelines.
  • Monitor and improve labor performance, productivity, and project costs.
  • Provide leadership in the field during project planning and execution phases.
  • Work with Estimating and Operations teams to explore and secure new self-perform opportunities.
  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a significant workforce in a well-established company.
  • Engagement with high-budget projects in the commercial and industrial sectors.
  • Support from Executive Leadership in operational initiatives.
  • Mentoring opportunities for developing future leaders.
  • Culture focused on safety, quality, and accountability.
Full Job Description
Self Perform Operations Leader

Job Details

Elford is seeking an experienced and driven Self Perform Operations Leader to oversee and grow our self-perform operations across commercial and industrial construction projects. This leadership role is responsible for planning manpower, supporting project execution, developing field leaders, and ensuring operational excellence across a workforce of more than 100 skilled trades professionals.

Working closely with Executive Leadership, Operations, Estimating, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen, this individual will help position projects for success from preconstruction through completion while driving safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a workforce of 100+ carpenters, laborers, and skilled trades professionals.
  • Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to plan manpower, sequencing, and project execution.
  • Support commercial and industrial construction projects valued at $10M+ from preconstruction through completion.
  • Develop labor plans that maximize productivity while supporting project schedules.
  • Monitor labor performance, productivity, and project costs while identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide field leadership during project planning, startup, and execution.
  • Collaborate with Estimating and Operations to pursue and support new self-perform opportunities.
  • Promote a culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Mentor and develop Foremen and field leadership while building strong relationships across project teams.
  • Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company goals.

Qualifications
  • 10+ years of progressive construction leadership experience.
  • Experience leading self-perform operations with large field labor forces of 100+ skilled trades professionals.
  • Commercial and industrial construction experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, manpower planning, labor productivity, and field operations.
  • Experience managing multiple crews and projects simultaneously.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with field operations, project management, estimating, and executive leadership.
  • Strong financial awareness with the ability to monitor labor costs and operational performance.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and developing high-performing teams.

Schedule
  • Full-time
  • Day Shift
  • Monday through Friday
  • Flexibility to support project schedules, including occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel to project sites as needed.

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