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Berglund Construction ยท 1 day ago

Director of Operations

positionMilwaukee, WI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$175K/yr - $190K/yr
date10+ years exp

Berglund Construction is a 115-year leader in building restoration, preservation, and complex construction, expanding their presence in Wisconsin. They are seeking a high-energy, hands-on Director of Operations to lead their Wisconsin office, focusing on operational excellence, team development, and client management.

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Comp. & Benefits
Hiring Manager
Carol Hall
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Responsibilities

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
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
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

Qualification

Construction leadershipP&L accountabilityOperational excellenceFinancial acumenTeam managementProblem solvingEffective communicationAdaptability

Required

10+ years of construction or restoration leadership experience
Proven success overseeing operations in complex, fast-paced environments
Experience running teams of PMs and Superintendents
Strong financial acumen and P&L accountability

Preferred

Restoration experience preferred (but not required for exceptional operators)

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Benefits
Long-term growth opportunities

Company

Berglund Construction

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Berglund Construction is a general contractor which deals with historic / landmark preservation, and preconstruction services.
dateFounded in 1911
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://berglundco.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Recent News

BizTimes Milwaukee
Pabst Mansion begins first phase of $5.6 million restoration project
2025-04-19
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