Regional Director-Texas at American Door Products Inc – Houston, Texas

Position Summary

The Director of Business for Construction Division 8 is responsible for leading day-to-day business operations, driving profitable growth, and executing strategic initiatives for Building Solutions, including D8, D10 and D28. This role partners closely with executive leadership to translate strategy into results through strong operational execution, financial discipline, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Business Execution & Strategy Support

• Execute divisional strategies and annual business plans established by senior leadership

• Identify operational and market opportunities to improve performance and growth

• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to President

Financial & Performance Management

• Manage assigned P&L components including revenue, gross margin, labor, and operating costs

• Support budgeting, forecasting, backlog reporting, and variance analysis

• Drive cost control, productivity improvements, and margin enhancement initiatives

Sales & Preconstruction Support

• Partner with sales and estimating teams to support major Division 8 pursuits

• Assist with bid strategy, pricing reviews, value engineering, and risk assessment

• Maintain strong customer relationships with general contractors and key partners

• Support contract reviews and scope alignment prior to project award

Operations & Project Delivery

• Oversee estimating handoff, project management, procurement, fabrication, and installation activities

• Ensure Division 8 projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget

• Monitor project performance, address escalated issues, and implement corrective actions

• Promote standardized processes and best practices across projects and teams

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop managers, project managers, estimators, and support staff

• Set performance expectations and conduct reviews aligned with divisional goals

• Support hiring, onboarding, and talent development initiatives

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety standards, quality controls, and contract compliance

• Ensure adherence to building codes, specifications, and Division 8 installation standards

• Support continuous improvement in safety performance and risk management

• Comply with all OSHA, Federal and State regulatory guidance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with finance, HR, supply chain, engineering, and IT teams

• Communicate operational performance, risks, and opportunities to leadership

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8–12 years of experience in commercial construction with Division 8 scope exposure

• Demonstrated experience leading project teams or multi-project operations

• Strong understanding of doors, frames, hardware, glazing, and specialty openings

• Solid financial and operational management skills

• Effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Experience with regional or multi-branch Division 8, Division 10, and D28 operations

• Familiarity with Comsense, shop drawings, and submittal workflows

• MBA or advanced leadership training

Key Competencies

• Operational leadership

• Financial discipline

• Customer and partner focus

• Risk awareness and issue resolution

• Process improvement mindset

Travel

• Up to 25% regional travel