As McCarl's continues to experience success and increasing demand for the high-quality services we provide, we are excited to offer new opportunities for growth and advancement. Our continued national expansion means that we are actively seeking dedicated, innovative, and forward-thinking professionals to join our team. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued and where you can grow alongside a company that is committed to excellence, McCarl's offers the ideal environment. We believe in investing in our people and providing the resources and support needed to help you reach your full potential. Join us and be part of a thriving company with endless possibilities for career development.
General Purpose: The Director of Business Operations will oversee and optimize the day-to-day operations of our industrial construction projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the construction industry. The successful candidate will ensure that all business operations are efficient, effective, and aligned with the company's goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operational Management: Oversee daily operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Team Leadership: Provide guidance, training and mentorship for teams of project managers, coordinators, and other staff across all regions. Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.
- Budget Management: Prepare and manage budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure financial targets are met.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on operational performance and present to senior management.
- Collaboration: Establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with McCarl's departments and managers. Become a good corporate citizen in the community and maximize McCarl's-controlled resources to benefit company goals and objectives.
- Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies. Ensure that all activity is conducted in accordance with the Company's Equal Employment Opportunity policies and Affirmative Action obligations.
- Special Projects: Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Values: Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Collaboration, and Innovation
- Core Competencies: Planning, Problem Solving, Results Orientation, Change Leadership, and Business Acumen
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, OR similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required. MBA or equivalent is a plus.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years' experience in multi-craft construction management
- Thorough understanding of Industrial Construction industry and participating markets
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficient in project management software and tools
- Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively
- Prior experience serving as Project Manager or Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations
- Ability to navigate client conversations to address change orders and issues related to budget performance, safety, quality and personnel challenges
- Knowledge of project scheduling including float/adherence to monitor project performance
- Knowledge of industrial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors
- Active participation in construction industry professional organizations
- Demonstrate skills critical for managerial success, including leadership, decisiveness, flexibility, sound business judgment, and highly developed personal, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of McCarl's employees, customers, suppliers, and partners
- Professional verbal and written communication skills, public speaking and customer presentations
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic; ability to establish and promote good customer relationships
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information, financial reports, and legal documents. Comfortable responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to develop presentations and effectively communicate information to executive management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Bluebeam and Viewpoint.