Director of Operations - Commercial
Company: Wharton Smith Inc
Location: Sanford
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Construction Director of Operations will be
responsible to translate the company’s strategic growth plans into
an actionable and defined operational plan. This position will
oversee the day-to-day activities of construction operations and
will be responsible for the identification, acquisition, and
profitable completion of the projects to meet the goals of the
division. Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide daily leadership of
the team Support and intercede with team members when appropriate
Participate in the hiring and training of team members. Organize
and oversee the project teams to ensure they are completed on time
and in budget Conducts performance evaluations of team members that
are timely and constructive. Handles discipline and termination of
employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities: Business Development: Uphold and present a
positive image of the organization to employees, clients, and the
communities we serve. Support client relations and develop new
clients Identify potential new markets and opportunities Work with
BD Department to develop strategies and project pursuit plans
Assist in the development and writing of project proposals
Participate and provide guidance to project teams during
presentations Preconstruction: Oversee the coordination with the
preconstruction department to provide pre-con and estimating
services Oversee the completion of owner deliverables during
preconstruction phase Review owner contracts and collaborate with
the Risk Department to negotiate contract terms and to mitigate
risks Team Leadership/ Management Encourage Positive Work
Environment thru Positive Leadership Coordinate Project Team
Assignments Evaluate Strengths & Weaknesses of team members Develop
career paths and conduct performance reviews Project Operations
Accountable for specific components of construction operations in
the Division or Region as assigned. Accountable for success of
construction business development efforts and for project
construction execution processes. Provides construction support to
Project Managers Review project safety efforts to ensure compliance
and a safe jobsite Review project schedules to maintain project
success Review project accounting and financial reporting General
Help develop and implements policies and procedures that will
improve day-to-day operations Required Skills/Abilities: · Thorough
understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in
business and finance. · Superior verbal and written communication
and interpersonal skills. · Superior managerial and diplomacy
skills. · Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related
software. · Excellent organizational skills and attention to
detail. · Excellent analytical, decision-making, and
problem-solving skills. Education and Experience: · Bachelor's
degree in engineering or construction or equivalent relevant
experience · Extensive and diversified background with at least 10
years of related Commercial Construction experience. Our recruiting
process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we
are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any
recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by
a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our
contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search
for a specific position.
Keywords: Wharton Smith Inc, Tampa , Director of Operations - Commercial, Construction , Sanford, Florida
