Berglund Construction
Director of Operations – Wisconsin (Restoration Division)
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
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? If you’re a builder, problem solver, and operational leader who thrives in fast‑moving environments, we’d love to talk.
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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
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? If you’re a builder, problem solver, and operational leader who thrives in fast‑moving environments, we’d love to talk.
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