Director of Operations - Zephyr Connects

Are you seeking a leadership role where you can make a significant impact in a dynamic construction environment? Are you ready to inspire? Do you have the drive to step up and lead our crew to excellence, ensuring every project is a resounding success under your guidance? We're searching for a Director of Operations to take the helm of our high-end construction operations, project management, and estimating activities. Dive into coastal luxury home remodel and construction, where every project is an opportunity to create exquisite living spaces and elevate the standards of craftsmanship.

About us

We are passionate about transforming spaces and creating homes that reflect individual style and taste. At Sea Light Design Build, as a family-owned and operated company with a legacy spanning since 1993, we take pride in crafting beautiful dream homes that exceed client expectations. We service Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Lewes and surrounding coastal areas. When you work with us, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise and creativity in every aspect of home construction and remodeling. From innovative designs to progressive construction methods, we empower our team members to bring clients' visions to life. With a focus on clear communication, collaboration, and excellence, we offer a supportive work environment where your skills are valued and your contributions make a real difference. At Sea Light Design Build be a part of a team dedicated to creating exceptional homes and providing unparalleled service.

Please visit our website at https://sealightdesignbuild.com/ to find out if this is the place for you.

Summary of Responsibilities

Embrace autonomy in your work environment, where your expertise and leadership drive projects forward. We empower you to make decisions and lead initiatives that impact project success.

Thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. Your ideas and strategies for optimizing project processes and enhancing profitability are valued and supported.

Lead a team of Project Managers, inspiring and guiding them to achieve project milestones and exceed expectations. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and empowers team members to excel in their roles.

Responsibilities

• Impeccable Organization: Maintain seamless project progression by overseeing documentation, schedules, and resources, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and effectively.
  

• Cost Optimization: Analyze expenses and identify areas for optimization to maintain profitability and budget adherence, leveraging your strategic mindset to drive financial success.
  

• Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with clients and team members in defining project scopes, objectives, and timelines, setting the stage for successful project execution and client satisfaction.
  

• Effective Communication: Provide regular updates to clients and team members, offering insights on project progress, challenges, and solutions to ensure project objectives are met.
  

• Empowered Decision-Making: Collaborate closely with Project Managers, addressing issues and aligning activities with project goals, empowering your team to overcome obstacles and achieve success.
  

• On-Site Impact: Conduct periodic visits to project sites, assessing progress, addressing challenges, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
  

• Resource Management: Efficiently manage work-in-progress (WIP), optimizing resource utilization to minimize project delays and maximize productivity.

• Strategic Estimation: Oversee the estimation process for new projects, providing accurate cost and time projections to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
  

• Financial Optimization: Regularly review profit and loss statements, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance project profitability.

Essential Functions

• Manage team of Project Managers through regular meetings, coaching, and annual reviews.
  

• Oversee ongoing projects for timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality completion by reviewing schedules, changes and finances weekly.
  

• Lead estimating efforts for new projects, including risk analysis and bid package assembly.
  

• Ensure adherence to policies, processes, and procedures while identifying improvement opportunities.
  

• Maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships, resolving issues promptly.
  

• Uphold safety standards across all sites, reviewing incident reports and implementing preventative actions.
  

• Conduct project post-review, sharing lessons learned with the team and leadership.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Demonstrated Success in Leadership and Adept Management of Teams.
  

• 10 Years Residential Remodel and New Build Management Experience
  

• Comprehensive Understanding of Financial Aspect of Residential Construction
  

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Compensation

• $100,000+ depending on experience
  

• Proft sharing based on performance
  

• 401K contribution
  

• Health insurance
  

• Relocation package for those who qualify
  

• Company vehicle
  

• Flexibility to use your home office

Personal characteristics needed to be successful in this role 

• Tactful: Diplomatic and skilled in handling sensitive situations with grace.
  

• Tenacious: Persistent and determined in pursuing goals and overcoming challenges.
  

• Dependable: Reliable and trustworthy, consistently delivering high-quality work.
  

• Influential: Able to change perspectives and inspire others through compelling communication and leadership.

• Independent and Accountable: Self-motivated and responsible, capable of working autonomously while taking ownership of tasks and decisions.
  

• Collaborative: Works well in a team environment, actively participating and contributing to collective goals.
  

• Problem Solver: Resourceful and adept at identifying and resolving challenges creatively and efficiently.
  

How to Apply

• Please submit your cover letter and resume to apply for this position.
  

We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the next step you will get instructions from the recruiter within 3 days of your submission. Everyone will be contacted.

Sea Light Design Build provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sea Light Design Build complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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