Director of Special Projects & Trade Services

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS & TRADE SERVICES

Director of Special Projects & Trade Services

CM Corp Facilities Service is seeking a Director of Special Projects & Trade Services to lead and expand its project-based work, self-perform trade capabilities, and subcontractor network across California, with planned expansion throughout the Western U.S.

CM Corp Facilities Service is a standalone company providing commercial and industrial maintenance, repair, restoration, and special project-based services. The company serves national and regional brands, developers, and property management groups, and maintains a strategic working relationship with CM Corp, a commercial construction firm.

Role Summary

This role is responsible for building and scaling the special projects and trade services division, including project execution, development of self-performing trades, and expansion of subcontractor/vendor networks.

The position is suited for a high-performing operator with growth capability, with the opportunity to expand into broader leadership as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead execution of commercial and industrial special projects, remodels, refreshes, and rollout programs

· Build and scale internal self-perform trade capabilities (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, paint, flooring, demolition, concrete, sheet metal, etc.)

· Develop a trades team capable of completing large specialty trade jobs independently. and operating as a subcontractor when appropriate

· Identify, onboard, and manage subcontractors and vendors to support capacity and maintain margins

· Contribute to business growth through new client opportunities and expansion of existing accounts

· Collaborate with internal teams and maintain alignment with CM Corp on project-related opportunities

· Recruit, develop, and lead project managers, supervisors, and tradespeople

Required Experience

· 10 years in commercial or industrial construction, facilities services, or project-based operations

· Experience managing special projects, remodels, or rollout work

· Experience providing budgets for design-build projects

· Experience building estimates or budgets for self-perform trade work

· Strong understanding of multi-trade scopes and project execution

· Proven ability to build teams and deliver profitable work

Preferred

· Experience developing or managing self-perform trade work

· Strong subcontractor/vendor network

· Existing client relationships in the markets listed above

· Experience supporting national or regional clients, developers, or property management groups

Candidate Profile

· High ownership and self-direction

· Strong operator with a growth mindset

· Able to build teams and attract talent

· Commercially aware, understands margin and scalability

· Collaborative and able to integrate into an existing organization

Opportunity

· Build and lead a growing commercial/industrial project and trade services division

· Develop a scalable self-perform capability

· Support for expansion across multiple markets

· Opportunity to grow into broader leadership as the company scales

Benefits

• Flexible small company atmosphere
• Great opportunity for growth
• Medical w/ Dental & Vision options
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401(k)

Compensation dependent upon experience. ($120k- $160k)