Business Unit Director
Kimmel and Associates, Columbus, OH, United States
About the Company
Our client is a nationally recognized construction organization known for delivering complex, high-profile projects across multiple markets. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence, safety, and people development, the company has built a reputation for consistency, innovation, and long-term client partnerships.
Their integrated operating model enables scalability, collaboration, and best-in-class performance across all business units.
About the Position
The company is seeking a strategic and results-driven
Business Unit Director (BUD)
to lead the operational, financial, and talent performance of a key business unit. This executive role is responsible for driving alignment between strategy and execution while ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, profitable projects.
The Business Unit Director will play a critical role in shaping market strategy, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring operational maturity across all projects within the business unit.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Execution
Develop and execute annual business plans, including
financial, operational, and talent strategies
Align business unit objectives with regional and
enterprise priorities
Identify performance gaps and implement continuous
improvement initiatives
Market Development & Work Acquisition
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients,
developers, and industry partners
Drive targeted project pursuit strategies, including
go
o-go decisions
Collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams
to secure aligned, profitable work
Participate in client presentations, negotiations, and
proposal reviews
Operational Excellence
Establish and enforce high standards for project
execution, safety, and operational processes
Ensure alignment of teams, systems, and resources to
achieve performance goals
Monitor project outcomes and drive consistency across
all business unit operations
Financial Leadership
Own business unit P&L, including budgeting,
forecasting, and financial performance tracking
Lead monthly financial reviews and performance
reporting
Ensure profitability targets are met through proactive
cost control and operational discipline
Talent Development & Leadership
Lead talent planning, recruiting, and retention
strategies
Develop succession plans and career progression
pathways for key team members
Mentor and coach operational leaders to strengthen
overall team capability
Foster a high-performance culture aligned with company
values
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Regional Operations Leaders and COE teams
to align resources and priorities
Participate in enterprise initiatives to drive
operational maturity and best practices
Serve as a key communication link between business unit
and executive leadership
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management,
Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred)
15+ years of progressive construction experience,
including senior leadership roles
Proven experience managing
P&L and business unit
performance
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Demonstrated success in
strategic planning and
execution
Experience working within a
regional or national
contractor structure
Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration models
(operations, preconstruction, COE structures)
Track record of scaling teams and driving operational
consistency across multiple projects
Benefits
Executive-level compensation package (base salary +
performance bonus + long-term incentives)
Opportunity to lead a high-impact business unit within
a top-tier construction organization
Significant influence on company growth, strategy, and
operational excellence
Access to enterprise resources, leadership development,
and cross-functional collaboration
Long-term career growth with executive leadership
visibility
Our client is a nationally recognized construction organization known for delivering complex, high-profile projects across multiple markets. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence, safety, and people development, the company has built a reputation for consistency, innovation, and long-term client partnerships.
Their integrated operating model enables scalability, collaboration, and best-in-class performance across all business units.
About the Position
The company is seeking a strategic and results-driven
Business Unit Director (BUD)
to lead the operational, financial, and talent performance of a key business unit. This executive role is responsible for driving alignment between strategy and execution while ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, profitable projects.
The Business Unit Director will play a critical role in shaping market strategy, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring operational maturity across all projects within the business unit.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Execution
Develop and execute annual business plans, including
financial, operational, and talent strategies
Align business unit objectives with regional and
enterprise priorities
Identify performance gaps and implement continuous
improvement initiatives
Market Development & Work Acquisition
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients,
developers, and industry partners
Drive targeted project pursuit strategies, including
go
o-go decisions
Collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams
to secure aligned, profitable work
Participate in client presentations, negotiations, and
proposal reviews
Operational Excellence
Establish and enforce high standards for project
execution, safety, and operational processes
Ensure alignment of teams, systems, and resources to
achieve performance goals
Monitor project outcomes and drive consistency across
all business unit operations
Financial Leadership
Own business unit P&L, including budgeting,
forecasting, and financial performance tracking
Lead monthly financial reviews and performance
reporting
Ensure profitability targets are met through proactive
cost control and operational discipline
Talent Development & Leadership
Lead talent planning, recruiting, and retention
strategies
Develop succession plans and career progression
pathways for key team members
Mentor and coach operational leaders to strengthen
overall team capability
Foster a high-performance culture aligned with company
values
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Regional Operations Leaders and COE teams
to align resources and priorities
Participate in enterprise initiatives to drive
operational maturity and best practices
Serve as a key communication link between business unit
and executive leadership
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management,
Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred)
15+ years of progressive construction experience,
including senior leadership roles
Proven experience managing
P&L and business unit
performance
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Demonstrated success in
strategic planning and
execution
Experience working within a
regional or national
contractor structure
Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration models
(operations, preconstruction, COE structures)
Track record of scaling teams and driving operational
consistency across multiple projects
Benefits
Executive-level compensation package (base salary +
performance bonus + long-term incentives)
Opportunity to lead a high-impact business unit within
a top-tier construction organization
Significant influence on company growth, strategy, and
operational excellence
Access to enterprise resources, leadership development,
and cross-functional collaboration
Long-term career growth with executive leadership
visibility