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Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry We are adding a Operations Director to join our growing Offsite Manufacturing division in Seattle, WA. In this role you will lead, at an operational level, all aspects of construction projects, providing customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and profitable outcomes. You will collaborate closely with business development efforts, field and other business units to successfully obtain work that aligns with McKinstry capabilities and business plans. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include: Leading teams Hire, coach, and performance manage team members consistent with McKinstry values Schedule and host the monthly Project Management Meeting w/ focus on training team members Be an integral part of monthly Project Reviews and Project Plan Presentations Be an active participant/presenter in the All-Hands Meeting Operations management Participate with Business Unit Manager in monthly department forecasting, annual planning, and department monthly meeting Manage proactive staffing which compares project and assignments to a roster of resources Take responsibility for proactive view of upcoming work and communicating that to all of the interested downstream partners Take responsibility for ensuring that the Critical Processes from the PLC and Navigator are being done on all projects (including coach, guide and mentor around this content) Reduce write downs by evaluating field installations with superintendents to uncover opportunities to streamline and reduce wasted time and materials Work with project managers to schedule manpower requirements based on budget, scope, job schedule Confirm manpower needs are being met for all projects and communicate impacts to PM's Ensure that office and field staff are following set procedures when acquiring field personnel for jobs Manage foreman communications about project status to the PM's Make sure field is performing in budgeted labor hours through published manpower plans Create a way to track Superintendents'/Field Leads performance Ensure we execute professional high-quality installations on all projects Make sure field personnel wear appropriate uniforms Work with logistics to make sure internal deliveries meet standards Keeps track of union contracts and how it affects the business Attend union labor committee meetings Monitor active certifications and badging credentials held by field labor Work with the superintendents to determine qualifications and training needs Hold field crew accountable for deadlines Work with Superintendents to keep crew sizes at the correct level and labor mix for department project execution Set-up vendor training and certification for specific products and equipment Work with safety dept. to manage safety training and implementation for all New Construction Manage trade communication with internal/external customers when manpower needs to be shifted Influence project assignment of field staff geographically to minimize travel Develop and utilize tools to communicate with shop and superintendents about upcoming workload Develop and retain talented field staff