Director of Production Job Description

Position Summary

The Director of Production is accountable for ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at McLennan’s standard of excellence. This role leads construction execution across both Design-Build and Home Services, ensuring work is efficient, profitable, and aligned with company standards for quality, client experience, and conduct. It spans both Project Development and Production, playing a key role from planning through completion.

The ideal candidate for this role is a results-oriented leader who takes full ownership of outcomes and knows how to drive a project forward from start to finish.

He/she:

thrives on guiding others, making confident decisions, and keeping everyone focused on what matters most: delivering a successful project on time and on budget to a delighted client.
values efficiency, accountability, and high standards, and expect the same from your team.
sees process as a playbook and uses it to win.
is energized by momentum, motivated by measurable success, and unafraid to hold the line on quality and expectations.
has the knowledge, skills, and experience to manage all aspects of residential remodeling, including scheduling, budgeting, field team coordination, and quality control.
is a strong communicator and problem solver who proactively addresses challenges before they become issues.

Why McLennan?

Founded in 2003, McLennan Contracting is an award-winning Design-Build remodeling company dedicated to building a positive, family-friendly culture that prioritizes continual learning and professional development.

At McLennan, we believe in empowering our team members to grow at work and at home. We value a team approach to problem-solving and company development, and we believe in rewarding each individual's contribution to our success.

Our team members are our most important asset, which is why we are committed to supporting one another’s total well-being: physical, mental, financial, and social.

We want our team members to be thriving, productive, healthy, and balanced at work and at home, so we do our best to ensure each person is in the position best suited to their personality and “working genius.”

Lead projects from contract to completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery at McLennan’s quality standard.
Coordinate internal team and trade partners to meet deadlines and keep clients informed.
Conduct site visits to monitor progress, enforce standards, and maintain homeowner trust.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation: schedules, scopes, budgets, and change orders.
Manage project close-out, including punch lists and warranty handoff.
Obtain and document approvals for all change orders.
Review and approve vendor and trade partner invoices in alignment with budgets.

Manage the master production schedule to hit monthly revenue goals while balancing team and trade capacity.
Refine and enforce systems for pre-production, project management, and warranty.
Track production volume and forecast future workload.
Build and lead a strong field team by developing internal talent and aligning with top-performing trade partners.
Hold team members and trade partners accountable to standards, systems, and timelines.
Run weekly production meetings to align on progress, resolve issues, and drive momentum.
Protect margins through proactive scheduling, early risk detection, and clear communication.

Lead and grow the Home Services Division, managing small, high-efficiency Fixed-Price and T&M projects.
Conduct site visits, develop scopes and budgets, and close contracts with clients.
Oversee scheduling and execution to ensure timely, quality delivery and strong client communication.
Drive profitability on each job while maintaining McLennan’s standards of craftsmanship, conduct, and care.
Identify ways to streamline operations and scale the division without sacrificing margin or quality.

Act as an internal estimating consultant, ensuring scopes and budgets are complete, accurate, and field-aligned.
Collaborate with designers and the estimator to bridge design intent with construction realities.
Join job debriefs to assess estimated vs. actual costs and drive continuous improvement.
Contribute to maintaining an up-to-date estimating database with current pricing.
Recommend process and workflow refinements to improve accuracy and efficiency in project development.

Of working age for tasks required and have proper working paperwork.
Active driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Able to maneuver safely around active construction sites at any stage of work (i.e., foundation, framing, finishing).
Available for communication between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Available for occasional after-hours meetings as needed for project scheduling or client communication.

HUMBLE: Eager to contribute ideas while being equally open to the ideas of others; a team player. Coachable and willing to learn our processes and standards. Able to admit fault to others, make amends, and move forward.
HUNGRY: Self-motivated, with a work ethic that strives for excellence and continual mastery of new skills; personally invested in team success and company goals.
PEOPLE-SMART: Considerate of how your words and actions affect and are perceived by others; emotionally intelligent—able to modify communication style to connect with and accommodate others.
SELF-AWARE: Cognizant about balancing work and personal time to avoid burnout; knowledgeable about how tasks and circumstances affect your emotional wellbeing; aware of your particular strengths and areas for growth.
Moral and ethical standards that align with company mission statement.
Desire and willingness to pursue and engage in continuous learning.
An excellent communicator who warmly and professionally interacts with people in all communication formats (in person, phone, virtual, digital)
Team player that demonstrates respect and support for team members.
Able to stay on top of multiple projects; adaptable to changing priorities.
Goal-oriented; able to identify action steps and generate momentum toward a desired outcome.
Skilled at organizing information and managing personal productivity.

Competitive salary + performance bonuses
Generous PTO including: Paid vacation, Paid holidays, Paid week off from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day, Paid sick/personal days, Paid parental leave
Health coverage through flexible QSEHRA health reimbursement arrangement
IRA retirement account with matching company contributions
Company-provided computer and phone
Company-provided vehicle
Annual professional development allowance
Family-supportive company culture