Senior Director - Construction Operations

Overview

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking Senior Directors - Construction Operations, regionally, in the United States to join our team.

The Senior Director, Construction Operations is a senior operations leader responsible for the overall performance, profitability, risk management, and client satisfaction of a defined portfolio of projects within Herzog National Construction. This role provides executive-level oversight from preconstruction through final completion, ensuring alignment with Herzog’s standards for safety, quality, financial discipline, and culture. The project executive serves as both a strategic leader and an operational authority, accountable for results and responsible for developing high-performing teams.

Duties And Responsibilities

• This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.
• Perform oversight of multiple concurrent projects (size and complexity to be defined by region).
• Assume full P&L responsibility for assigned portfolio.
• Deliver Executive-level client relationship management.
• Manage risk mitigation and contract governance.
• Provide leadership development and succession planning within project teams.
• Ensure alignment of construction plans with financial targets and operational standards.
• Provide oversight on schedule performance, cost controls, and quality metrics.
• Own portfolio-level forecasting, margin performance, and cost discipline.
• Review and approve major budget adjustments, change orders, and claims strategies.
• Evaluate contractual risk exposure during preconstruction and construction activities.
• Support negotiation strategies for complex changes or disputes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as executive sponsor for key client relationships.
• Maintain consistent executive communication with owners, JV partners, and other stakeholders.
• Champion Herzog’s safety-first culture across all assigned projects and reinforce quality standards and lessons‑learned implementation.
• Identify succession bench strength within project teams while mentoring and developing Project Managers and senior field leaders.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 12+ years of progressive construction leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L oversight experience.
• Proven ability to lead senior-level project personnel.
• Alternative delivery experience preferred (DB, CMGC, CMAR, PDB).

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements

This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Work primarily in an office environment.
• Frequently sits for extended periods of time.
• Frequently use a computer keyboard and office related equipment.
• Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping or bending.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Safety

Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.

Benefits

• Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Why Herzog

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the course of our 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects.

We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence. It is that belief which empowers every member of our professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career throughout their personal pursuit of excellence.

Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results.

Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team.

We invite you to join us on our journey to excellence as we work to be better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

It is the policy of Herzog Contracting Corp. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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