Cobblestone Exteriors is actively searching for an experienced Production Operations Director, to join our Chicago-based team. With over 35 years' experience in the Exterior Remodeling business, we help transform our customers' homes with Siding, Windows, Decks, Fencing, Roofs, Gutters, Soffit, Fascia.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Project Leadership
- Manage multiple residential exterior remodeling projects, from contract handoff through project completion
- Develop & maintain production schedules, proactively resolving delays and removing all bottlenecks
- Coordinate permitting, pre-construction planning, material delivery, installation schedules, inspections and final walkthrough
- Ensure projects remain on schedule, on budget while exceeding customers' expectations
Materials & Logistics
- Order construction materials and coordinate deliveries with homeowner and installation crews
- Review material take-offs and manage project change orders
- Maintain accurate scheduling & ensures crews have what they need to keep projects moving on schedule
Financial/Budget Management
- Monitor and report on project budgets and profitability
- Review & approve subcontractor invoices before submission to accounting
- Manage change orders and project costs to maintain profit margins
- Work closely with owners to ensure financial goals are consistently achieved
Contractor Management
- Schedule and manage our network of subcontractors
- Recruit, vet and develop ongoing relationships with high-quality installation crews
- Monitor workmanship and maintain strict quality standards
- Ensure compliance with insurance & documentation requirements of our subcontractor network
Customer Relationships
- Serve as primary point of contact for production-related customer questions
- Resolve issues quickly & professionally
- Oversee project completion, final punch lists, customer walkthroughs and project close-outs
- Help ensure staged payments and required documentation are completed accurately
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, scheduling, communication and operational efficiency
- Collaborate with team to strengthen systems that support company growth goals
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- 5+ years of residential construction or remodeling management experience
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects effectively
- Experience vetting, scheduling & managing subcontractors
- Strong understanding of project budgets, change orders & production scheduling
- Experience reading contracts, scopes of work, and construction documentation
- Experience with permitting and inspection processes, in Chicago & suburbs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with JobTread, Buildertrend, CoConstruct or similar construction management software
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle & ability to travel to job sites throughout the Chicagoland area
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Paid Vacation
- Company cell phone, laptop, and gas card
- Monday – Friday schedule in our Chicago office, located in Roscoe Village
- Occasional Saturday phone availability for urgent project needs