Director of Construction Operations & Technology

Nationally Award-Winning Custom Home Builder

Full-Time | Leadership Role | High-Performance Team Environment

About Us

We are a nationally award-winning custom homebuilder in St. Petersburg, FL known for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and an uncompromising client experience. Our company has built a reputation for excellence by combining strong execution with a close-knit, highly accountable team culture.

We are entering an exciting growth phase and are seeking a highly driven, technologically advanced leader to help scale operations, optimize systems, and elevate project delivery across the company.

This is not a corporate middle-management role. We are looking for a builder-minded operator who thrives in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment, embraces emerging technologies and AI, and wants to help build one of the premier custom homebuilding companies in the country.

Position Overview

The Director of Construction Operations & Technology will oversee operational systems, estimating coordination, project workflows, and technology integration across the company. This role combines construction operations leadership with process optimization, AI implementation, and systems management.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in custom homebuilding, estimating, and construction operations, while also possessing a forward-thinking mindset around automation, AI tools, and scalable operational infrastructure.

You will report directly to the Owner, working hand-in-hand with our Sr. Construction Manager and Controller. Backed by a dedicated Permit Manager and Project Coordinator, your mission is to streamline operations, tighten up financial visibility, and ensure best in class project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Operations Leadership

• Oversee and improve operational workflows from preconstruction through project closeout
• Collaborate with ownership on company scaling initiatives and operational strategy
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable systems and processes
• Assist in scheduling coordination, vendor communication, and operational problem-solving
• Support field and office teams with process development and accountability systems

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Manage and perform estimating, budgeting, bid coordination, and cost analysis
• Develop and refine estimating templates, assemblies, and pricing systems
• Improve bid tracking, change order management, and financial forecasting workflows
• Coordinate with ownership on project feasibility and preconstruction planning

Technology & AI Integration

• Lead implementation and optimization of operational tech stack including:
• • JobTread
  • BuilderTrend
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Gusto
  • Google Workspace / Google Drive
  • AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, and custom AI agents/bots
• Develop AI-assisted workflows for all key areas of the business :
• • SOP Creation
  • Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Client & Team Communication
  • Document & Data Organization
• Analyze, evaluate, and report to Owner on viability, process, and cost on software transition from Buildertrend to an open API platform like JobTread and recommended AI integration.
• Train and support team members in software and systems adoption.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies that improve efficiency and scalability

Process Development & Systems Management

• Create and maintain SOPs, workflows, templates, and operational documentation
• Improve internal communication systems and project visibility
• Organize digital file structures and information management processes
• Build scalable systems that support future company growth

Team Collaboration

• Help foster a high-performance, solutions-oriented culture
• Support leadership in maintaining accountability, organization, and operational excellence

Ideal Candidate

Required Traits

• Highly driven, proactive, and solution-oriented.  "No problems - only solutions."
• Strong organizational and operational leadership abilities
• High EQ: Adept at reading, understanding, and communicating effectively with a diverse range of people
• Comfortable operating