Director of Operations - Milwaukee - Berglund Construction

    Berglund Construction
    Berglund Construction Milwaukee

    2 weeks ago

    $165,000 - $260,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    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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    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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