Director of Internal Operations

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Holly, MI, USA
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The Role
Leads enterprise-wide internal operations improvement across departments, regions, and projects. Develops standardized processes, workflows, systems, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partners with operational, corporate, and technology leaders to optimize construction platforms, implement automation, drive adoption, and manage organizational change. Builds the Internal Operations team and communicates recommendations and performance results to executive leadership. Travel to regional offices and job sites is required.
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Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for nearly six decades.  

Our Culture & Philosophy:

Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork.  When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby.  We live our values every day and these values have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.  We don’t put off until tomorrow what can be accomplished today; our relentless commitment to a job done right is what drives us all.   A leading indicator of team member success at Fessler & Bowman is someone who strives to meet our core values.  If we asked a friend to describe you would they use words like “competitive,” “driven,” “team-focused,” “detail-oriented,” “agile,” and “a problem solver”?  Are you willing to take calculated risks to achieve better than average results?  If so, you are the type of person we are looking to add to our F&B family.

Summary:

The Director of Internal Operations is an enterprise leader responsible for improving how Fessler & Bowman operates across departments, regions, and projects. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will develop, standardize, and continuously improve companywide processes and systems, with a particular focus on Project Management, Field Operations, Estimating, and other critical business functions. The Director will partner with leaders across the organization to establish scalable processes, improve the use of technology, strengthen cross-functional coordination, and drive continuous improvement as the company grows. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop, standardize, and continuously improve companywide processes, SOPs, workflows, and operating standards
  • Partner with operational and corporate leaders to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement across departments and regions
  • Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives from initial assessment through implementation, adoption, and ongoing measurement
  • Establish clear ownership, handoffs, controls, and performance measures for critical business processes
  • Evaluate and optimize the use of existing business and construction technology, including platforms such as Procore and B2W
  • Partner with Technology and functional leaders to evaluate new systems, integrations, automation opportunities, and emerging technology
  • Drive consistent adoption of company processes and systems through communication, training, change management, and engagement with field and office teams
  • Develop and manage a prioritized portfolio of continuous improvement initiatives based on business value, operational risk, and organizational needs
  • Establish metrics and reporting to measure process performance, technology adoption, efficiency, and sustained improvement
  • Build and develop an Internal Operations team as the function and needs of the organization continue to grow
  • Communicate recommendations, risks, progress, and results to the COO, Executive Team, and other organizational leaders
  • Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Operations, Business, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in construction operations, operational excellence, process improvement, business systems, or organizational transformation
  • Experience within construction, self-perform specialty contracting, or another complex, project-based and field-oriented organization strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or cross-functional process improvement and organizational change
  • Strong understanding of construction operations, including Project Management, Field Operations, Estimating/Preconstruction, and the project lifecycle
  • Experience evaluating, implementing, and improving business technology and construction management systems
  • Ability to influence and lead across departments and levels of the organization without relying solely on direct authority
  • Strong executive communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and change-management skills
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred
  • Creative and results-oriented, with the ability to translate complex business challenges into practical, scalable solutions

Travel:

Travel is required for this position. Travel may include, but is not limited to, travel to our other regional offices and job sites.  

Work Environment:

In this role, you will be subject to various work environments. Environments include but are not limited to the following: office and field settings, high/low temperatures, areas close to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, indoor/outdoor settings. 

Recruitment Process:

The recruitment process will include a phone-screen, in-person meeting and a pre-employment background check and drug test. 

Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Operations, Business, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience considered
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in construction operations, operational excellence, process improvement, business systems, or organizational transformation
  • Experience within construction, self-perform specialty contracting, or another complex, project-based, field-oriented organization
  • Experience leading enterprise or cross-functional process improvement and organizational change
  • Strong understanding of construction operations, including Project Management, Field Operations, Estimating/Preconstruction, and the project lifecycle
  • Experience evaluating, implementing, and improving business technology and construction management systems
  • Ability to influence and lead across departments and organizational levels without relying solely on direct authority
  • Strong executive communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and change-management skills
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
  • Creative and results-oriented approach with the ability to translate complex business challenges into practical, scalable solutions
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The Company
HQ: Flushing, MI
403 Employees
Year Founded: 1963

What We Do

Fessler & Bowman, Inc. is a full-service, self-performing concrete and civil construction contractor founded in 1963 by Don Fessler and George Bowman. Originally a residential flatwork and basement wall contractor based in Michigan, it has grown into a nationally recognized, top-100 specialty contractor providing concrete work (foundations, slabs, paving) and turnkey civil services such as site development, grading, excavating, underground utilities, and road construction, serving retail, commercial, industrial, municipal, and civil projects across the United States.

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