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Berglund Construction

Director of Operations

Berglund Construction, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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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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