Director of Construction Operations

Director of Construction Operations

Location: Columbia, SC (or specify) Reports To: President Supervises: Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Warehouse & Sheet Metal Shop

About W.B. Guimarin & Co.

At W.B. Guimarin, we deliver excellence in Construction and HVAC services by consistently providing great project experiences. We are a values-driven organization focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement—and we are looking for a proven operations leader to help guide and grow our construction teams.

Position Summary

The Director of Construction Operations is responsible for the complete management of WBG’s construction operations. This role ensures consistent profitability, high-quality workmanship, labor productivity, strong safety performance, and exceptional customer outcomes across all projects.This is a senior leadership position requiring hands-on operational experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead, mentor, and hold teams accountable.

What You’ll Do

Operations & Field Leadership

• Oversee all construction operations, including field labor, project management, warehouse, and sheet metal shop
• Develop and manage weekly labor plans to maximize productivity and resource utilization
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to ensure quality, safety, and production standards are met
• Interview, mentor, and develop foremen, superintendents, and project managers
• Lead foreman meetings and annual training initiatives

Project Management Oversight

• Ensure effective handoff from estimating to project execution
• Review estimates, schedules, labor plans, and budgets for accuracy and completeness
• Monitor labor variances, committed costs, and profit fade
• Chair weekly labor coordination meetings
• Oversee billing, cash flow, project closeout, and customer satisfaction reviews
• Lead post-job reviews to capture lessons learned and drive improvement

Estimating & Preconstruction Collaboration

• Coach estimating staff on bid strategy, project selection, and markup analysis
• Review plans, specs, and special conditions for cost impacts and risk
• Provide feedback on manpower, scheduling, and constructability
• Ensure strong coordination between estimating, project management, and the shop

Safety Leadership

• Promote a culture where safety is equal to quality and production
• Require consistent safety evaluations during site visits
• Support OSHA training and specialized safety education
• Participate in safety peer groups and industry seminars

Executive & Strategic Responsibilities

• Assist in company strategic planning and business development efforts
• Represent WBG in trade associations and industry groups
• Promote ownership, urgency, accountability, and ethical decision-making across the organization

Financial Performance

• Maintain strong focus on positive cash flow
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, collections, and retention recovery
• Drive gross margin performance in alignment with annual planning goals
• Ensure adherence to pre-construction, construction, and post-construction processes

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience
• Minimum 10 years of construction operations leadership experience

Leadership Traits

• Strong work ethic and personal accountability
• Clear, direct communicator who builds trust
• Proven mentor and team developer
• Financially disciplined and data-driven
• Safety-first mindset
• Willing to make tough decisions and stand by them

Our Core Values

We expect all leaders at WBG to actively live and model our core values:

• Respectful – Considerate, attentive, and constructive
• Trusted & Trusting – Honest, dependable, reliable
• Driven & Proud – Self-motivated, quality-focused, accountable
• Always Improving – Adaptable, reflective, committed to growth
• Courageous – Ethical, responsible, willing to lead through challenge

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term growth and leadership opportunity with a respected contractor

Equal Opportunity Employer

W.B. Guimarin & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.E04JI800betg408idf2

$180000 - $225000 Annual Salary