Director of Operations – Construction Trade Execution
Monsey, NY
$225,000 – $275,000
Description / Position Overview
This role owns the execution, performance, and accountability of large-scale construction trade projects across both field operations and office-based project management teams.
The Director of Operations is responsible for ensuring projects are executed on time, teams are aligned and accountable, and operational systems are structured to support consistent delivery across multiple active developments. This role exists to bring discipline, leadership, and process into a fast-moving environment where coordination between field crews, project managers, and internal teams is critical to success.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational control, clear accountability structures, and the ability to lead both on-site and office teams with consistency.
Responsibilities
Operational Ownership
• Own execution across multiple large-scale construction trade projects simultaneously
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations
• Maintain visibility across all active jobs and resolve issues before they impact timelines
Field & Office Leadership
• Lead project managers, field teams, and operational staff across both office and job sites
• Ensure alignment between field execution and project management workflows
• Drive communication and coordination across all teams involved in project delivery
Accountability & LMA Leadership
• Apply LMA (Lead, Manage, Accountability) principles to drive performance across all teams
• Establish clear ownership, expectations, and accountability at every level
• Hold managers and teams responsible for execution, timelines, and results
Process & Structure
• Build and enforce structured operational processes across projects
• Implement KPIs and performance tracking to drive accountability and improvement
• Ensure workflows are clear, repeatable, and consistently executed
Client & Project Execution
• Maintain strong relationships with developers, contractors, and stakeholders
• Act as escalation point for project issues and ensure timely resolution
• Ensure projects meet quality, timeline, and service expectations
Coordination & Planning
• Coordinate across logistics, supply chain, and installation teams
• Ensure materials, scheduling, and field execution are aligned
• Drive planning and execution across multiple concurrent projects
Success in This Role
• Projects are delivered consistently on time with minimal escalation
• Field and office teams operate with clear accountability and alignment
• Strong execution across multiple large-scale developments simultaneously
• Improved operational structure, processes, and communication
• High client satisfaction with fewer breakdowns or delays
Requirements
• Proven leadership experience in construction trade environments servicing large-scale developments
• Experience leading both field teams and office-based project management teams
• Track record of managing multiple large projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of construction workflows, project execution, and trade coordination
• Experience implementing structured processes, KPIs, and accountability systems
• Strong communication and leadership skills across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment
Must-Have Capabilities
• Strong LMA (Lead, Manage, Accountability) leadership experience
• Experience in a leadership role with direct responsibility for team performance
• Ability to enforce accountability and drive execution across teams
• Strong ownership mindset with focus on results and delivery
Final Invitation to Apply
If you are a construction trade leader who has led teams in both the field and office, operates with strong accountability, and knows how to drive execution across multiple projects, this role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of a high-impact operation.
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