Operations Director

Operations Director – Residential Design \& Build

Location: Dublin, Co. Dublin

Company: BuildTech

Salary: Competitive (based on experience) \+ performance bonus

About BuildTech

BuildTech is one of Dublin's leading Design \& Build Contractors, specialising in residential renovations, extensions and deep retrofits.

We operate an integrated design and construction model, bringing together architecture, engineering, cost planning and construction delivery under one team.

Our vision is to become Dublin's leading residential Design \& Build company through operational excellence, high\-quality workmanship and strong leadership.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead the day\-to\-day operation of the business while reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the overall performance of the company.

The Operations Director will lead the senior management team and ensure every department operates efficiently, collaboratively and profitably.

The role is focused on leadership, systems, accountability and performance—not day\-to\-day project management.

The successful candidate will oversee the entire BuildTech operation, including:

• Pre\-construction


• Design


• Procurement


• Construction


• Commercial performance


• Administration


• Recruitment


• Health \& Safety

Reporting Structure

Reporting to:

Board of Directors

Direct Reports:

• Construction Manager


• Technical Director


• Commercial Manager


• Procurement


• Accounts


• HR (future)


• Health \& Safety (future)

Key Responsibilities Leadership

Lead the senior management team.

Develop a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Ensure each department is performing to agreed KPIs.

Operational Management

Take responsibility for the day\-to\-day running of BuildTech.

Ensure all departments work together efficiently from enquiry through to project completion.

Remove operational bottlenecks before they affect project delivery.

Commercial Performance

Take ownership of:

• profitability


• cash flow


• project margins


• overhead control

Review company performance weekly with the senior management team.

Report monthly to the Board.

Construction Oversight

Provide strategic oversight of all live projects.

Support the Construction Manager in maintaining:

• programme


• quality


• productivity


• client satisfaction

Escalate only where management intervention is required.

Pre\-Construction

Ensure effective collaboration between:

• Sales


• Cost Planning


• Architecture


• Engineering

Maintain smooth transition from design into construction.

People Leadership

Recruit, mentor and develop senior managers.

Create a high\-performance culture.

Drive accountability throughout the organisation.

Systems \& Continuous Improvement

Improve:

• operational systems


• reporting


• KPIs


• standard operating procedures

Build a scalable business capable of continued growth.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced construction leader who combines operational expertise with strong commercial and leadership ability.

The successful candidate will likely have progressed from a construction background into senior operational management.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 20 years' experience within the construction industry.


• Significant experience managing construction teams.


• Experience leading multiple live residential projects simultaneously.


• Experience managing senior managers.


• Strong commercial awareness.


• Excellent organisational skills.


• Strong leadership and decision\-making ability.

Preferred Background

• Trade to Construction Managment


• Construction Management


• Quantity Surveying


• Engineering


• Building Surveying


• Architecture (with strong operational experience)

Professional qualifications are desirable but practical leadership experience within a residential construction business is considered equally valuable.

Personal Attributes

• Natural leader


• Calm under pressure


• Highly organised


• Commercially minded


• Decisive


• Strong communicator


• Process driven


• Solution focused


• High level of integrity

Success in the Role

Success will be measured by:

• Company profitability


• Project delivery performance


• Programme adherence


• Client satisfaction


• Staff retention


• Department KPI achievement


• Continuous improvement of systems and processes

Package

• Competitive salary


• Performance\-related bonus


• Company vehicle


• Company phone


• Pension (if applicable)


• Long\-term leadership opportunity

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to lead one of Dublin's most progressive residential Design \& Build companies.

You will inherit an established senior management team and play a key role in shaping the next stage of the company's growth while working closely with the Board to deliver its long\-term vision.

Pay: €100,000\.00\-€130,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• On\-site parking


• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person

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