SPIRE BUILDERS

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

THE PERSON

Are you a strategic leader with a talent for operational execution? Do you thrive in an environment where you can turn vision into action, ensuring every detail aligns seamlessly? Are you someone who excels at problem-solving and managing multiple priorities while driving results? If you are a team builder and enjoy working in construction, we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Director of Operations is:

• A Trustworthy and Confident Leader: You are a reliable, decisive individual who leads with integrity and earns the respect of your team. Your confident decision-making ensures both project success and team alignment.
• A Self-Starter with a Can-Do Attitude: You take the initiative to address challenges head-on, inspiring others with your proactive, optimistic approach. Your positive attitude drives results and fosters collaboration.
• Accountable and Results-Driven: You are tenacious in delivering outcomes, never stopping until goals are fully met. Your problem-solving ability and strong decision-making keep projects on track and ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
• A Strong Leader: You excel in building and leading high-performing teams, empowering others to reach their full potential. With a coach mentality, you create a culture of growth, accountability, and teamwork.
• A Detail-Oriented Communicator: Your attention to detail ensures every aspect of the project is executed with precision. Whether communicating with clients, stakeholders, or your team, you adapt your approach to keep everyone informed.
• Ethical, Financially Savvy, and Process-Oriented: You operate with high integrity, are mindful of costs, and have a strong understanding of financials. Your process-driven mindset and tech-savvy nature enable you to streamline operations and support company growth.

Our ideal Director of Operations is a confident, customer-focused leader who is persistent and thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will have a direct impact on improving operational efficiency, driving company growth, and ensuring each project is executed with both precision and financial accountability. Your commitment to customer satisfaction, combined with a sharp focus on cost management, will be essential in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring projects stay within budget. If you're ready to take ownership of a key leadership role and help shape the future of Spire Builders, we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Director of Operations role include, but are not limited to:

Operational & Process Management:

• Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth execution of tasks in both the office and field (customer sites).
• Lead process improvements, creating and implementing efficient systems.
• Implement and oversee new systems to optimize processes.
• Ensure projects stay on track, on time, and within budget.

Strategic & Financial Oversight:

• Collaborate with ownership on strategic growth plans for luxury and custom homes.
• Participate as a key member of the executive team to implement tactics consistent with the strategic growth plans.
• Work closely with financial operations, legal, budgeting, and forecasting to help drive profitability.

Field & Office Operations:

• Oversee field operations, including project execution, purchasing materials, and managing subcontractor relationships.
• Oversee office operations, including documentation and billing of all change requests, project profitability reporting, and timely invoicing & collections.
• Preside over field supervisors to ensure delivery of the highest quality homes and renovations consistent with Spire standards.
• Prepare/manage estimating for all new projects.

Client & Vendor Relations:

• Communicate directly with customers and participate in contract negotiations and reviews.
• Work closely with all vendors and subcontractor relationships to ensure timely delivery, quality, and pricing optimization.

Culture & Team Development:

• Foster a positive company culture and promote teamwork and collaboration.
• Encourage continuous personal and professional growth for the team.
• Build strong relationships within the company to drive success.

** This is an in-person position based in Paoli, PA. Occasional travel to build sites within a 35–50-mile radius including New Jersey Metro Area **

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 5+ years of operational project management experience, overseeing complex, custom projects from start to finish
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry, with hands-on experience managing construction projects from corporate/home office setting
• 15+ years of professional experience with a proven track record of success
• Multi-departmental leadership in a business of 10M+ revenue
• Has implemented and maintained scalable software and business solutions

Preferred:

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience at the C-suite level, driving strategic vision and business growth
• 10+ years of project management experience, with a focus on delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget
• Strong background in residential construction, including custom and luxury home projects
• Experience implementing AI technology to enhance operations and project management processes
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Desired:

• 10+ years of high-end residential construction experience, with a focus on luxury and custom homes
• Previous experience as a business owner, with a deep understanding of business operations and growth strategies
• Hands-on experience with estimating software in the construction industry

THE COMPANY – SPIRE BUILDERS

At Spire Builders, we are a full-service construction management company specializing in magnificent custom luxury homes, additions, and renovations.  With almost two decades of industry experience and a strong portfolio of successful projects, we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Our focus on budget transparency, quality craftsmanship, and client satisfaction has earned us a respected reputation in the industry.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Exceptional Opportunity: Join Spire Builders as a Director of Operations to build and develop teams with a player-coach mindset.
• Unique Approach & Relationships: Build glamorous custom homes using our proven, in-house knowledge, creating lifelong client relationships.
• Integrity & Transparent Pricing: Deliver homes with integrity, transparent pricing, and consistent quality time after time.  Join a team that values contribution, innovation, and purposeful building.
• Expertise & Innovation: Work with a builder with experience in managing every sub-trade, delivering multi-million-dollar custom homes, and renovations resulting in a highly referenceable & passionate base of customers
• Collaborative & Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial atmosphere, working directly with a passionate owner and executive team in a non-corporate setting that promotes personal and professional growth.

Our Core Values:

Integrity

• We are honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s best for our clients.
• Our integrity allows us to collaborate with the build team to bring our clients’ visions to life.
• We may stumble and fall but we get right back up, we will admit our shortcomings and make it right.
• Our unparalleled commitment to our clients sets us apart from others in the industry.
• We keep focus on the needs of our employees and subcontractors to keep morale and quality high resulting in a better experience for our clients.

Innovative Craftsmanship

• We strive for excellence through our attention to detail, creative and collaborative problem-solving, and implementation of the latest in building techniques.
• Spire never settles for the ordinary solution. We are always pushing the envelope; balancing the new with the old, the innovative with the proven, to build unique homes that will last for generations.

Teamwork

• We encourage individual ownership but work as a team because we know that true success only comes when we work together. We value the expertise, individuality, and contribution of all colleagues, working collaboratively and in support of each other, in pursuit of shared goals.
• We believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. While keeping ourselves individually invested and accountable, we know that TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK. When we are all pulling in the same direction, no obstacle is too great to overcome.

Salary: $150K - $200K + potential bonus opportunities

Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Maternity & Paternity Leave, PTO, Bereavement Leave, Paid Holidays, 401K, Direct Deposit

Ready to make an impact and build something extraordinary?  Ready to innovate with imagination? Apply now and join the Spire Builders family!

JOB CODE: Spire Builders