Operations Director bei Lee Industrial Contracting

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100%employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for abroad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• And so much more!

Responsibilities:

Organizational Leadership

• Drive strategic growth for the excavation and pipelaying division, aligning with company financial and operational goals.
• Collaborate with Sales and Project Management to develop project strategies and solutions.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure seamless project delivery and execution.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve operational success.

Project Execution

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of processes to enhance job quality and efficiency.
• Build and manage a skilled team of field personnel and estimators for high-quality, on-time, and safe project delivery.
• Implement best practices to boost productivity and ensure optimal project outcomes.

People Development

• Foster a culture focused on safety, customer satisfaction, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Promote training and professional development initiatives to grow technical knowledge and leadership skills across the team.
• Empower team members to make sound decisions while maintaining performance standards and accountability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive management experience, including 5+ years in high-level operations within the underground pipe and excavation industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing large, diverse teams.
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to customer service and operational excellence.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep technical expertise in underground pipe systems and excavation processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver’s license required.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.