Director of Travel

Job description

As the Director of Travel, you will architect and lead the company’s enterprise-wide travel program during a period of rapid growth—from a $500M organization to a $1B national leader in concrete construction. You will be responsible for building scalable travel operations, optimizing travel spend, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering exceptional service to a geographically distributed workforce working across multiple job sites nationwide. This role requires a strategic, data-driven leader who understands the complexities of travel within heavy construction environments. Key Responsibilities: Travel Program Leadership & Strategy: - Develop and oversee a comprehensive, company-wide travel program aligned with operational needs and rapid growth goals. - Establish travel policies, procedures, and standards that ensure cost control, safety, and employee satisfaction. - Implement scalable travel management systems and technologies that support nationwide operations. - Create multi-year travel strategy focusing on efficiency, consistency, supplier leverage, and risk mitigation. Operational Management: - Manage day-to-day travel operations including air travel, lodging, rental v...