Director of Construction Operations
Frontline Wildfire Defense
Operations
California, USA
Posted on Mar 22, 2025
Director of Construction Operations
About Frontline Wildfire Defense
At Frontline Wildfire Defense, our mission is to protect homes, families, and communities from wildfire disasters. Our innovative wildfire defense system allows homeowners to track wildfires, receive critical alerts, and actively safeguard their properties using a remotely operated fire protection system. With multiple layers of redundancy, our system hydrates homes and surrounding areas to prevent ignition from flying embers—the #1 cause of structure loss during wildfires.
We are a fast-growing team in the early stages of expansion, already achieving key milestones in home protection and revenue generation. Our systems have been successfully installed across Northern and Southern California, Tahoe, Nevada, and surrounding regions. With a skilled team of installers, engineers, product designers, and investors, we are rapidly scaling our impact.
About This Opportunity
The Director of Construction Operations will lead, manage, and optimize the installation and service operations for Frontline Wildfire Defense. This role requires a strategic and hands-on leader who can build scalable processes, drive operational efficiencies, and develop a high-performing team.
This is a great opportunity to join us on the ground floor. You are organized, passionate about making a big impact in a company with a critical mission, and work well in a dynamic environment. As part of the initial team, you will have real autonomy, ownership, and accountability, as well as an equity stake in the company.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, shaping and executing strategies to drive operational excellence and support company growth.
- Develop and refine operational systems and processes to support rapid expansion into new geographic regions.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track efficiency, quality, and profitability.
- Ensure operational compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, and engineering teams to enhance the customer experience.
Installation & Project Management
- Oversee all aspects of installation projects, from post-sale execution to completion, ensuring quality and timeliness.
- Build and manage a high-performing team of installers, project managers, and support specialists.
- Develop and implement scalable installation workflows and tools to optimize performance.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to maintain quality control and compliance with safety regulations.
- Proactively identify and resolve project-related challenges, ensuring smooth execution of installations.
Team Development & Vendor Management
- Recruit, train, and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Establish relationships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure cost competitiveness, reliability, and timely delivery.
- Lead workforce planning and resource allocation to meet project demands efficiently.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that supports professional growth and high performance.
Customer & Stakeholder Communication
- Serve as a key point of contact for customers regarding installation and service operations.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing project updates, milestones, and addressing concerns.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership, summarizing operational performance, key metrics, and improvement strategies.
Experience & Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of senior management experience in operations, construction, or field service management.
- Proven experience leading large-scale installation or construction projects, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills, with a track record of managing high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
Nice-to-Have
- MBA or advanced degree in business or finance.
- Experience in a high-growth startup environment.
- Familiarity with wildfire defense or home protection industries.
- Hands-on experience in vendor and subcontractor management.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $100,000 - $160,000, based on experience + Equity Options
- Company-provided cell phone and laptop computer.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible time-off policy + 10 paid holidays per year
- Flexible work environment with remote capabilities and occasional travel to West Coast job sites
- Join a passionate, mission-driven team making a real difference
- And much more!
Join Our Mission!
If you're excited about designing innovative wildfire defense systems that help protect homes and communities, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a fast-growing team with purpose and innovation at its core.
Diversity and inclusion are essential values at Frontline. We know we'll do our best and most impactful work when we feel we're represented, and we belong. We encourage talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.