Construction Operations Director

What makes Westbrook a GREAT company to work for?

GREAT Name – The Westbrook name is recognized by commercial and general contracting customers as the name synonymous with excellence and value.  For over 75 years we have been meeting our customer’s needs and building our business one referral at a time.  Our trademark green and yellow trucks and the expert technicians that drive them have come to symbolize and personify the competence and trust that set Westbrook apart from the competition.

GREAT Customers – Because most of our commercial and general contracting customers are repeat customers, we have the opportunity to create, build, and nurture the long-lasting customer relationships that lead to success!

GREAT Team – Our trade professionals and administrative support team have a passion to be the best, sharing a strong work ethic and dedication to providing world-class customer service!

GREAT Support – We are committed to providing the training, information, and corporate support necessary to facilitate the on-going success of all our trade professionals!  Our commitment to our people is unmatched in the industry.

GREAT Benefits – Our employees enjoy competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays and vacations and more!

People are our most important asset, so we only hire GREAT ones!  If you are ready to begin a GREAT career with a GREAT company, please apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday – Weekends as needed

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance - 87% Paid by the Company (Employee Plans starting at less than $23 per week)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays per year – 8
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Dental Premiums
• Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Match – Plan Increasing up to 7½%
• Vision insurance and Free Prescription Safety Glasses
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Fun Team building Outings (Universal, Top Golf, and Andretti)
• AND MORE!

Company-Funded Education Opportunities:

• Manufactures’ training
• Language – Spanish and English
• Health and Wealth Education
• Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Advancement Training

Key Responsibilities of the Construction Operations Director include:

Administration & Planning –

• Collaborates with President, Vice President and CFO to review budget, WIP statements, department performance, and growth planning.
• Monitors the construction industry and remains current with trends, labor, markets, technologies and competition. To effectively forecast workforce capacity shortages and surpluses based on seasons and schedules and adjust accordingly.
• Partnering with HR to ensure accurate record keeping (JLA badging, time keeping, etc.) throughout the department, as well as relevant licensing and credentialing of mechanics to ensure staff remain current.

Estimating and Sales -

• Reviews pre-construction estimates for accuracy and variance to expected performance, collaborating with the Chief Estimator to act as needed.
• Controls labor and material cost by ensuring standards are met in staffing, compensation, overtime, safety, quality, productivity, inventory, purchasing and usage.
• Collaborates with the accounting department to ensure all projects are completed, invoiced, closed and collected accurately and within required time frames.

Service and Support -

• Maintains high levels of mechanical expertise by staying current on trade-specific development and innovation. Establishes departmental standards of performance, process and procedures.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a formal ongoing departmental quality assurance and improvement program. Ensures any applicable regulatory/departmental quality standards are met.
• Coordinates with Fleet to ensure company vehicles are well maintained by performing ongoing inspection and reporting.

People & Safety -

• Works closely with HR to recruit, on-board, and develop construction staff.
• Oversees, directs, and supports construction management staff.
• Provides 90-day, first 6-month, and ongoing annual reviews of direct reports.
• Ensures all direct reports have a clear understanding of roles and standards, counsels as necessary.

Qualified candidates will have:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or Equivalent, College Degree (Preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
• The ability to perform takeoffs and read construction blueprints and estimates.
• The ability to gather, analyze, and appropriately act on data.
• The ability to collaborate and work well with others to accomplish shared goals.
• Time management skills and ability to switch tasks effectively; ability to learn and apply learning quickly.
• PC computer skills.
• Understanding of financial statements, including WIP’s.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

We are both a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our employee selection process includes the following: drug testing, background check, driving record check, pre-employment assessments, and reference interviews with previous employers.