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Director of Operations – Post-Construction Cleaning

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of field operations and executive strategy? We're looking for a Director of Operations to take ownership of our post-construction cleaning division and become a trusted right hand to our CEO and ownership team.

What You'll Do

• Own all post-construction cleaning operations from start to finish
• Lead and manage subcontractors and field crews across multiple simultaneous projects
• Run strategic weekly operations meetings that keep the business aligned and moving forward
• Ensure every project hits schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks
• Secure timely customer sign-offs at project completion
• Review and approve change orders with a sharp eye for detail
• Uphold rigorous safety and compliance standards across all job sites
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with ownership and executive leadership
• Identify and drive opportunities for operational efficiency and business growth

What Success Looks Like

• You've earned the full confidence of the CEO and ownership team
• Your operations team is stronger, sharper, and better developed under your leadership
• Efficiency and performance metrics are trending up
• Sales and business growth are accelerating
• Customer sign-offs happen promptly, every time
• Projects consistently land on budget, on schedule, and in compliance

Who You Are

• A proven leader with real management experience in construction or field operations
• A strategic thinker who's just as comfortable in the field as in the boardroom
• Someone with executive presence who can command a room with ownership and senior leadership
• Skilled at juggling multiple subcontractors and project teams without dropping the ball
• Growth-minded — you see operational improvement as a path to bigger business wins

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Benjamin Panitch