Construction Operations Director

Trueline is seeking a Construction Operations Director with a focus on public-sector and municipal construction, to lead operations across Massachusetts and neighboring states. This executive-level opportunity is ideal for a disciplined, growth-minded leader ready to bring structure, consistency, and financial strength to a thriving construction firm.

Must-Haves as the Construction Operations Director :

• Senior leadership experience in operations within the construction industry
• In-depth knowledge of public-sector or municipal construction projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects across a regional footprint
• Strong financial insight with a track record of improving job costing and margins
• Proven experience improving margins and delivering robust EBITDA outcomes
• Expertise in systemization and process improvement
• Excellent communicator and leader, able to connect across field and executive teams
• Comfortable with construction tech and tools that drive efficiency

What You'll Do as the Construction Operations Director :

• Oversee daily construction operations, including field performance and project delivery
• Lead and mentor project managers, superintendents, and field teams to drive high-performance outcomes
• Enhance job costing, scheduling, estimating flow, and safety processes across all projects
• Build scalable systems and standardized SOPs to support sustainable growth
• Establish and track KPIs for team performance, project success, and financial results
• Improve margins and ensure projects are delivered with strong EBITDA outcomes
• Partner with the company president on long-term succession planning and organizational strategy
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and disciplined execution

Nice-to-Haves as the Construction Operations Director :

• Experience preparing a business for ownership transition or succession
• Familiarity with government compliance in construction at the federal, state, or local level
• Exposure to Lean Construction, EOS, or similar performance-focused systems
• Regional knowledge of New England's public works market

This Role Offers:

• Executive leadership role with a respected contractor and consistent backlog
• Full operational ownership and the opportunity to drive measurable improvement
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and results
• A collaborative and values-driven leadership environment
• Strategic influence in shaping the future of a growing organization

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.