Director of Operations (Construction)

Summary

We are looking for a **Director of Operations** to own the fulfillment side of our business. You are the bridge between "Signed Contract" and "Happy Client." Your job is to ensure that Operations is not a bottleneck, but a competitive advantage. You will turn our construction processes into a predictable, scalable system. If you love chaos, do not apply. If you love taking chaos and organizing it into a seamless workflow, this is your home. **About Prairie Barns Construction** We build for the relentless operators of the Northern Plains. Our clients value grit, reliability, and straight answers. Our brand promise is **"We've Got You."** That means we don't just stack lumber; we deliver certainty. We are scaling and we need a Director of Operations who can build the machine that builds the barns. **Key Responsibilities** * Execution \& Scheduling (The "When") * Master Schedule: Own the company\-wide production calendar. You ensure that sales promises align with operational reality. * Capacity Planning: Forecast labor and crew needs 3\-6 months out. You tell us when to hire before we are drowning in work. * Cycle Time: relentless focus on reducing the days between "Permit Received" and "Final Walkthrough." * Systematization \& Quality (The "How") * "The Prairie Barns Way": You will document and enforce our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You ensure that a barn built in June looks exactly like a barn built in October. * Quality Control: Oversee the implementation of QC checklists at key milestones (framing, pre\-pour, finish). You are the guardian of our reputation. * Feedback Loops: Analyze post\-project data to identify where we lost time or money, then fix the system so it doesn't happen again. * Financial Discipline (The "How Much") * Gross Profit Protection: You are accountable for the variance between the Sold Margin and the Actual Margin. If we bleed profit in the field, you stop the bleeding. * Resource Management: Oversee the purchasing strategy and fleet management to ensure we aren't wasting capital on idle assets. * Leadership (The "Who") * Mentorship: Lead, train, and hold accountable the Construction Managers and Project Coordinators. * Safety Culture: Empower the Safety Officer to maintain a zero\-incident environment. Safety is not a suggestion; it is a condition of employment. **The Standards You Will Be Held To** * Gross Profit Deviation: Your target is 0% slippage. If we sell it at 30%, we build it at 30%. * On\-Time Completion: Projects finish on or before the date listed in the Master Schedule 90%\+ of the time. * No Surprises: You deliver bad news early. You never hide a delay or a cost overrun from the President. * System First: When a mistake happens, you don't just yell at the person; you fix the process that allowed the mistake to happen. **Qualifications** * Experience: 7\+ years in construction management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing other managers. Post\-frame experience is a strong plus. * System Mindset: You have experience implementing or managing software like JobTread, Procore, or BuilderTrend. You believe in data, not gut feelings. * Financial Literacy: You understand WIP (Work in Progress), Over/Under billings, and Job Costing. You can read a P\&L and understand how field decisions impact the bottom line. * Leadership: You have a track record of hiring, training, and retaining high\-performing crews/staff. **Why Join Us?** * Autonomy: You will be given the keys to the Operations department. We want you to build the systems, not just run them. * Growth: You are joining the executive team of a rapidly scaling company. * Impact: You will see your work on the skyline of the Northern Plains. **To Apply:** Submit your resume and a cover letter describing the biggest operational "bottleneck" you fixed in your last role and how you did it.