Berglund Construction
Director of Operations – Wisconsin (Restoration Division)
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Berglund Construction
Berglund Construction - a 115-year leader in building restoration, preservation, and complex construction - is expanding our presence in Wisconsin. We are seeking a
high-energy, hands-on Director of Operations
to help scale our Wisconsin office with aggressive growth goals.
This is an opportunity to lead the operations of a growing division, shape operational standards, and develop a high-performing team in one of our most strategically important markets.
About the Role As the Director of Operations – Wisconsin, you will be the primary operational driver for all restoration work across the state. You’ll own field executive, labor productivity, overall project performance, P&L results, solve problems quickly and scale the business through operational excellence.
This role is ideal for a decisive, tactical, execution-minded leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building operational structure in a growth market.
What You’ll Do Operational Leadership Own day-to-day operations for the Wisconsin office Provide hands-on problem solving and rapid issue resolution Ensure project schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met Lead project start-ups, manage labor productivity and budget adherence Improve field coordination, change management, and cost control processes Accountable for Wisconsin Office P&L Team Leadership & Development Manage and coach PMs, APMs, and Superintendents Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable Build a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement Develop operational talent to support growth Client & Partner Management Serve as the senior operational contact for clients and partners Build trusted relationships through responsiveness and transparency Represent Berglund with confidence in the Wisconsin market Performance & Strategy Own operational KPIs, including margin, safety, schedule performance, and client satisfaction Partner with business development leaders on pursuits Translate awarded work into disciplined, profitable execution Help shape long-term growth plans for the Wisconsin office
What We’re Looking For A leader who is: Urgent and decisive — thrives on real-time problem solving Hands-on and tactical — comfortable jumping into project challenges Energetic and driven — pushes teams toward high performance Adaptable — excels in dynamic, fast-moving environments Confident and clear — communicates effectively with teams and clients Accountable — sets expectations and ensures follow-through Resourceful — finds solutions even when conditions are ambiguous
Qualifications 10+ years of construction or restoration leadership experience Proven success overseeing operations in complex, fast-paced environments Experience running teams of PMs and Superintendents Restoration experience preferred (but not required for exceptional operators) Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability
Why Berglund Construction? 115 years of construction and restoration excellence A growing market with significant opportunity for leadership impact Strong executive support and investment in Wisconsin A culture focused on craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities
Ready to Build Something That Lasts? xsgimln If you’re a builder, problem solver, and operational leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, we’d love to talk.
Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.
Berglund Construction
Berglund Construction - a 115-year leader in building restoration, preservation, and complex construction - is expanding our presence in Wisconsin. We are seeking a
high-energy, hands-on Director of Operations
to help scale our Wisconsin office with aggressive growth goals.
This is an opportunity to lead the operations of a growing division, shape operational standards, and develop a high-performing team in one of our most strategically important markets.
About the Role As the Director of Operations – Wisconsin, you will be the primary operational driver for all restoration work across the state. You’ll own field executive, labor productivity, overall project performance, P&L results, solve problems quickly and scale the business through operational excellence.
This role is ideal for a decisive, tactical, execution-minded leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building operational structure in a growth market.
What You’ll Do Operational Leadership Own day-to-day operations for the Wisconsin office Provide hands-on problem solving and rapid issue resolution Ensure project schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met Lead project start-ups, manage labor productivity and budget adherence Improve field coordination, change management, and cost control processes Accountable for Wisconsin Office P&L Team Leadership & Development Manage and coach PMs, APMs, and Superintendents Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable Build a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement Develop operational talent to support growth Client & Partner Management Serve as the senior operational contact for clients and partners Build trusted relationships through responsiveness and transparency Represent Berglund with confidence in the Wisconsin market Performance & Strategy Own operational KPIs, including margin, safety, schedule performance, and client satisfaction Partner with business development leaders on pursuits Translate awarded work into disciplined, profitable execution Help shape long-term growth plans for the Wisconsin office
What We’re Looking For A leader who is: Urgent and decisive — thrives on real-time problem solving Hands-on and tactical — comfortable jumping into project challenges Energetic and driven — pushes teams toward high performance Adaptable — excels in dynamic, fast-moving environments Confident and clear — communicates effectively with teams and clients Accountable — sets expectations and ensures follow-through Resourceful — finds solutions even when conditions are ambiguous
Qualifications 10+ years of construction or restoration leadership experience Proven success overseeing operations in complex, fast-paced environments Experience running teams of PMs and Superintendents Restoration experience preferred (but not required for exceptional operators) Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability
Why Berglund Construction? 115 years of construction and restoration excellence A growing market with significant opportunity for leadership impact Strong executive support and investment in Wisconsin A culture focused on craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities
Ready to Build Something That Lasts? xsgimln If you’re a builder, problem solver, and operational leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, we’d love to talk.