Are you a proven construction leader with deep experience managing self-performed trades? As the Director of Self-Performed Operations, you'll lead a critical division within a fast-growing company, overseeing all field operations, workforce planning, and profitability across key trades.
This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence-ideal for someone who knows how to scale crews, drive field productivity, and align operations with overall business goals. If you're ready to take ownership of a high-impact division and help shape the future of a company with strong financial backing and a collaborative leadership team, this is your move.
Why This Role Is a Game-Changer
High Impact: Lead and grow one of the most important business units in the company
Leadership Visibility: Report directly to the COO and collaborate with executive stakeholders
Operational Control: Oversee scheduling, labor forecasting, budgeting, and execution
Strategic Growth: Help shape how the self-perform division scales regionally or nationally
Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and develop field leaders, foremen, and trade crews
What You'll Own
Full operational oversight of self-perform teams (concrete, carpentry, earthwork, interiors, etc.)
Establish systems for labor tracking, cost controls, productivity, and safety compliance
Collaborate with Preconstruction and Project Teams to scope, price, and schedule work
Standardize best practices across jobsites and regions
Lead recruiting and workforce development to build deep bench strength
Drive continuous improvement across quality, safety, and field execution
About Us
At Vitality, we specialize in connecting high-level talent with top companies across the Construction and Real Estate Development industries. From General Contractors to Developers and Specialty Subs, we help build leadership teams that deliver.
This opportunity is with one of our most respected and growth-oriented clients-a major player in the commercial construction space with a strong emphasis on self-perform capabilities. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll connect with you directly to share full details (including the company name) before submitting your resume. We also represent additional leadership-level roles not publicly listed.