Business Unit Director - Concrete Construction

Location: Midwest Region – Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana Tri-State Area
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Commercial & Industrial Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Unit Director to lead the planning, execution, and operational performance of a major concrete construction business unit.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving safety, operational excellence, financial performance, business development, and talent development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial and industrial concrete construction and a proven ability to lead multiple teams and projects successfully.

The Business Unit Director will be responsible for ensuring a strong pipeline of work, developing customer and industry relationships, maintaining high operational standards, and building a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Business Unit Planning & Performance

• Develop and execute annual financial, operational, and talent plans.
• Establish performance goals and ensure the business unit consistently achieves targeted results.
• Monitor financial performance, project profitability, productivity, and overall operational health.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.

Market & Business Development

• Maintain a strong understanding of the local construction market.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.
• Identify and pursue strategic project opportunities aligned with company capabilities.
• Represent the organization professionally within the construction and business community.

Project & Operational Excellence

• Evaluate and secure work based on project requirements, team capabilities, and available resources.
• Provide leadership and oversight throughout project execution.
• Establish and enforce expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence.
• Ensure projects are properly staffed and supported to meet schedule, budget, and customer expectations.
• Provide guidance and leadership to project and field management teams.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing employees.
• Establish a strong leadership culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Identify future leaders and create opportunities for professional development.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent military experience.
• 15 years of construction industry experience, including significant project and team leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing commercial and/or industrial concrete construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing projects valued at $1 million or more.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, project financials, scheduling, and resource management.
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong business development and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and execute organizational strategies that drive growth and operational excellence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a strategic and hands-on construction leader who understands both the field and the business side of construction.

You should be comfortable making decisions, holding teams accountable, developing relationships, solving complex problems, and taking ownership of financial and operational results.

If you are an experienced construction leader looking for an opportunity to build teams, grow a business, and make a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your construction leadership career.

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