Job Summary: The Operations Manager will organize, manage, and plan various construction/installation projects from start to finish, ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed. Construction experience is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Selects, contracts, and oversees contractors as needed in each project.
Supervises each employee, contractor and subcontractor to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties; develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete project.
Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with team leadership concerning budget progress and costs.
Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.
Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the completion of the project.
Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.
Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, and contractors to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction issues.
Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at project sites.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, employees, and customers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
Must be capable of passing a criminal background check.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in construction science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering required.
At least five years of construction, cabling, or low voltage experience required.
Construction Manager certification by the American Institute of Constructors or Construction Management Association of America preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
May require travel.
Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.