Director of Operations, Institutional Education Sector | General Contractor | Riverside County, CA MyGreat Recruitment

Riverside, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 31-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director/Regional VP of Operations

Overview

Our client a highly respected General Contractor is seeking an accomplished Regional VP/Director of Operations to join their leadership team in Southern California. This firm is well known for delivering high-quality construction projects across multiple sectors including DSA regulated K-14 education OSHPD/NCAI regulated healthcare and many other institutional & commercial facilities.

Must Haves

Minimum of 15 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects with increasing responsibility.
Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related field.
Demonstrated success leading operations or large project portfolios exceeding $100M in total value.
Strong background in general contracting with expertise in preconstruction estimating and project delivery.
Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing project management teams.
Proven ability to manage client relationships negotiate contracts and maintain strong partnerships with owners architects engineers and trade partners.
Deep understanding of risk management cost control scheduling and operational strategy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry-standard construction management software.
Excellent communication presentation and decision-making skills.
Unwavering commitment to safety quality and team success.

Nice to Haves

Experience in K-14 education civic and healthcare construction environments.
Prior experience in a regional or divisional operations leadership capacity.
Advanced degree (MBA MS in Construction Management or similar).
Familiarity with lean construction methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.
Proven success implementing operational efficiencies or standardization initiatives.
Active involvement in professional associations or community organizations.
Familiarity with California DSA (Division of the State Architect) processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee regional operations to ensure projects are executed safely efficiently and profitably.
Provide strategic direction leadership and mentorship to project management and field operations teams.
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement company-wide initiatives strategic plans and growth objectives.
Foster a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
Partner with pre-construction estimating and business development teams to align project opportunities with company goals.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients consultants and trade partners.
Drive operational consistency across teams and promote best practices in project delivery.
Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to contractual financial and safety obligations.
Represent the company in industry and community forums to strengthen its market presence.
Champion the organizations core values.

Director/Regional VP of OperationsOverviewOur client a highly respected General Contractor is seeking an accomplished Regional VP/Director of Operations to join their leadership team in Southern California. This firm is well known for delivering high-quality construction projects across multiple sec...

Director/Regional VP of Operations

Overview

Must Haves

Minimum of 15 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects with increasing responsibility.
Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related field.
Demonstrated success leading operations or large project portfolios exceeding $100M in total value.
Strong background in general contracting with expertise in preconstruction estimating and project delivery.
Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing project management teams.
Proven ability to manage client relationships negotiate contracts and maintain strong partnerships with owners architects engineers and trade partners.
Deep understanding of risk management cost control scheduling and operational strategy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry-standard construction management software.
Excellent communication presentation and decision-making skills.
Unwavering commitment to safety quality and team success.

Nice to Haves

Experience in K-14 education civic and healthcare construction environments.
Prior experience in a regional or divisional operations leadership capacity.
Advanced degree (MBA MS in Construction Management or similar).
Familiarity with lean construction methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.
Proven success implementing operational efficiencies or standardization initiatives.
Active involvement in professional associations or community organizations.
Familiarity with California DSA (Division of the State Architect) processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee regional operations to ensure projects are executed safely efficiently and profitably.
Provide strategic direction leadership and mentorship to project management and field operations teams.
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement company-wide initiatives strategic plans and growth objectives.
Foster a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
Partner with pre-construction estimating and business development teams to align project opportunities with company goals.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients consultants and trade partners.
Drive operational consistency across teams and promote best practices in project delivery.
Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to contractual financial and safety obligations.
Represent the company in industry and community forums to strengthen its market presence.
Champion the organizations core values.