What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Construction Operations position at The Ravin Group?
Director of Construction Operations
Louisville, KY
An established, regional commercial construction firm is seeking a Director of Construction Operations for its growing Louisville, KY division. This executive leader must have 20 years relevant experience that will drive operational success across a diverse portfolio of commercial builds. The ideal candidate will oversee project delivery, financial health, risk mitigation, and team development. You will partner with executive leadership to expand the regional presence and execute long-term corporate strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Executive Oversight: Drive concurrent commercial projects from early preconstruction through final closeout.
- Portfolio Performance: Manage regional scheduling, financial health, quality benchmarks, and client relations.
- Standardization: Refine operational workflows and establish project management best practices across teams.
- Financial Stewardship: Collaborate with corporate finance on monthly forecasting, revenue projections, and cash flow analysis.
- Risk Management: Evaluate bids, estimate accuracy, and contract terms to maximize project profitability.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary executive liaison for clients, developers, and project owners.
- Business Development: Support market growth by participating in client presentations and relationship-building.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop project staff ranging from entry-level engineers to senior management.
- Talent Development: Implement performance goals, recruit top-tier talent, and foster a collaborative team culture.
Qualifications
- Leadership Experience: Proven track record managing commercial construction operations at an executive or regional level.
- Business Acumen: Deep understanding of construction financials, contract negotiation, and operational strategy.
- Team Building: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and retain high-performing project management teams.
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to mitigate risks and navigate complex, fast-paced build environments.
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency with modern enterprise project management software such as Procore and corporate financial reporting tools.
- Adaptive Mindset: Ability to toggle seamlessly between high-level corporate strategy and day-to-day job site needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Application Question(s):
- Able to pass a background and drug screen?
- How many years of experience do you have managing commercial construction operations at a senior leadership level?
- Do you have experience overseeing multiple concurrent commercial construction projects exceeding $50M in annual volume?
- Have you led and mentored teams consisting of Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers?
- What types of commercial construction projects have you managed? (Select all that apply)
Healthcare
Industrial
Office/Corporate
K-12
Higher Education
Municipal/Government
Other
- What construction management software platforms are you proficient in?
Procore
Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360
Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
Sage
Viewpoint
Other
- What is the largest annual construction volume or portfolio you have overseen?
- Have you been responsible for establishing or improving operational processes and project management standards across an organization?
- Have you participated in business development efforts, client presentations, or strategic growth initiatives?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- large scale ground-up commercial construction w/ GC or CM: 10 years (Required)
Location:
- Louisville, KY (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000