Director of Construction, Specialty Projects

Director of Construction, Specialty Projects

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Location: Sheboygan, WI

FLSA: Exempt

Our Vision & Culture:

Gabe's is a legacy company who strives to be the go-to expert for underground services among the nation's foremost utility developers. We exist to connect people and communities with the utilities that enhance quality of life. Gabe's is an EOS®-driven company. This means we value transparency, accountability and getting the right people in the right seats. As we transition our leadership team, we are looking for a leader who lives and breathes our Core Values:

1. Relationships Matter- We earn trust and respect — one person, one transaction, and one conversation at a time.
2. Thick Skin, Soft Hearts- We embrace feedback, offering and receiving it with empathy to foster growth.
3. Stay Curious- We reject complacency and embrace continuous learning, enhancing our outcomes.
4. Purpose = Progress- Action without purpose leads nowhere. At Gabe’s, we operate with intention.
5. Be a Tunnel Visionary - We treat every task like we own the company or project, diving in with accountability.

Gabe's is in search of a Director of Construction for its Specialty Projects division who will work alongside our current Director through his transition to retirement in late 2027.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Construction, Specialty Projects will be responsible for leading the Specialty division to ensure safe, profitable, predictable, and scalable operational performance aligned with company goals and capacity. All efforts should be done in alignment with the strategic vision and core values of the company, and they are intended to support our continued commitment to the highest level of ethics, integrity, and excellence in all aspects of the company's operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Specialty Operational Performance
   1. Specialty Division Profitability
   2. Gross Margin Performance
   3. Production Performance
   4. Schedule Performance
   5. Crew Productivity
2. Specialty Capacity & Utilization
   1. Equipment Utilization Forecasting
   2. Specialty Manpower Forecasting
   3. Resource Planning
   4. Coordination with Backlog Forecasts
   5. Identify Execution Bottlenecks Before They Happen
3. Specialty Field Leadership Accountability
   1. Superintendent Accountability
   2. Foreman Development
   3. Crew Leadership Development
   4. Leadership Consistency
   5. Field Communication Flow
4. Specialty Coordination & Alignment
   1. Coordination with Internal Operations
   2. Coordination with PMs
   3. Coordination with Estimating
   4. Equipment Planning Alignmen
   5. Operational Communication
5. Safety & Operational Compliance
   1. Specialty Safety Accountability
   2. Field Risk Management
   3. Safety Culture Within Specialty
6. Operational Process Improvement
   1. Standardization of Specialty Execution
   2. Continuous Operational Efficiency Improvements
   3. Lessons Learned Implementation
7. Strategic Input & Planning
   1. Input on Backlog Strategy
   2. Capacity Constraints
   3. Fleet Planning Input
   4. Market Opportunities
   5. Operational Growth Recommendations

Skills Required:

• Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on experience in Specialty Projects construction.
• Proven track record managing large-scale Specialty Projects.
• Deep understanding of Specialty Projects equipment, tooling, and techniques.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and plans
• Knowledge of Specialty Projects planning and scheduling software
• Familiarity with safety regulations related to Specialty Projects operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams
• Strong decision-making abilities under pressure
• Ability to motivate and manage a large crew of Specialty Projects personnel
• Budget management and cost control skills