Director of Concrete
Kimmel and Associates, Detroit, MI, United States
About the Company
The company is a leading contractor specializing in turnkey structural concrete solutions across large-scale commercial and industrial projects. With deep expertise in self-perform concrete operations, the company delivers complex structures through a highly skilled union workforce and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Known for executing challenging projects with precision, the company continues to grow its footprint while maintaining a strong culture built on accountability, craftsmanship, and collaboration.
About the Position
The company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic
Director of Concrete Self-Perform Operations
to lead all union concrete operations across multiple projects and regions. This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing labor relations, workforce planning, productivity, safety, and financial performance within the company’s self-perform concrete division.
This individual will play a critical role in aligning field execution with corporate strategy, driving operational excellence, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.
Key Responsibilities:
Union Operations & Labor Relations
Lead all union self-perform concrete operations across projects
Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and jurisdictional requirements
Manage workforce planning, crew composition, and labor deployment
Proactively resolve labor issues, disputes, and productivity challenges
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Develop and standardize means and methods for concrete self-perform work
Establish production benchmarks and drive continuous improvement
Partner with executive leadership on operational strategy, budgets, and labor planning
Preconstruction & Estimating Support
Support estimating with labor assumptions, crew structures, and production rates
Review constructability, sequencing, and labor risk during preconstruction
Identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate labor-related risks
Project Execution & Field Oversight
Provide leadership to Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen
Monitor labor performance, schedules, and productivity across projects
Resolve field challenges related to sequencing, staffing, and execution
Workforce & Equipment Management
Oversee union workforce planning across multiple job sites
Manage utilization of company-owned formwork systems and equipment
Set expectations for field leadership and crew performance
Safety & Quality Leadership
Champion a strong safety culture aligned with OSHA and company standards
Partner with safety teams on training, audits, and incident prevention
Ensure all concrete work meets contract and quality standards
Financial Performance & Controls
Drive labor cost control, forecasting, and margin performance
Review cost reports and productivity tracking
Support change management, claims, and financial risk mitigation
Leadership Development & Culture
Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and field leaders
Support recruiting and retention of top talent
Requirements
10–15+ years of structural concrete experience
Proven leadership managing large union concrete crews across multiple projects
Deep understanding of CBAs, jurisdictional rules, and concrete construction methods
Strong expertise in labor productivity, scheduling, and cost control
Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
Experience with turnkey structural concrete contractors
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation:
$250,000 – $275,000
Relocation assistance available
Opportunity to lead and scale a high-performing self-perform concrete division
Significant influence on company strategy, operations, and profitability
Work on complex, large-scale, high-profile construction projects
Executive-level benefits package (health, retirement, bonus potential, etc.)
The company is a leading contractor specializing in turnkey structural concrete solutions across large-scale commercial and industrial projects. With deep expertise in self-perform concrete operations, the company delivers complex structures through a highly skilled union workforce and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Known for executing challenging projects with precision, the company continues to grow its footprint while maintaining a strong culture built on accountability, craftsmanship, and collaboration.
About the Position
The company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic
Director of Concrete Self-Perform Operations
to lead all union concrete operations across multiple projects and regions. This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing labor relations, workforce planning, productivity, safety, and financial performance within the company’s self-perform concrete division.
This individual will play a critical role in aligning field execution with corporate strategy, driving operational excellence, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.
Key Responsibilities:
Union Operations & Labor Relations
Lead all union self-perform concrete operations across projects
Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and jurisdictional requirements
Manage workforce planning, crew composition, and labor deployment
Proactively resolve labor issues, disputes, and productivity challenges
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Develop and standardize means and methods for concrete self-perform work
Establish production benchmarks and drive continuous improvement
Partner with executive leadership on operational strategy, budgets, and labor planning
Preconstruction & Estimating Support
Support estimating with labor assumptions, crew structures, and production rates
Review constructability, sequencing, and labor risk during preconstruction
Identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate labor-related risks
Project Execution & Field Oversight
Provide leadership to Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen
Monitor labor performance, schedules, and productivity across projects
Resolve field challenges related to sequencing, staffing, and execution
Workforce & Equipment Management
Oversee union workforce planning across multiple job sites
Manage utilization of company-owned formwork systems and equipment
Set expectations for field leadership and crew performance
Safety & Quality Leadership
Champion a strong safety culture aligned with OSHA and company standards
Partner with safety teams on training, audits, and incident prevention
Ensure all concrete work meets contract and quality standards
Financial Performance & Controls
Drive labor cost control, forecasting, and margin performance
Review cost reports and productivity tracking
Support change management, claims, and financial risk mitigation
Leadership Development & Culture
Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and field leaders
Support recruiting and retention of top talent
Requirements
10–15+ years of structural concrete experience
Proven leadership managing large union concrete crews across multiple projects
Deep understanding of CBAs, jurisdictional rules, and concrete construction methods
Strong expertise in labor productivity, scheduling, and cost control
Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
Experience with turnkey structural concrete contractors
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation:
$250,000 – $275,000
Relocation assistance available
Opportunity to lead and scale a high-performing self-perform concrete division
Significant influence on company strategy, operations, and profitability
Work on complex, large-scale, high-profile construction projects
Executive-level benefits package (health, retirement, bonus potential, etc.)