Operations Manager, Construction Services

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Operations Manager, Construction Services

Saint Louis, MO
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

A well-established commercial construction firm seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to lead crews, optimize operations, and drive growth. Offers benefits like health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and leadership opportunities.

Requirements

  • Experience leading construction operations
  • Managing crews and field personnel
  • Scheduling and equipment management
  • Strong leadership and communication
  • Operational process improvement

Qualifications

  • Experience in civil construction or related fields
  • Valid driver's license with clean record
  • Ability to build trust with teams
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Bilingual Spanish a plus

Full job description

We're looking for a hands-on operational leader to help drive the next phase of growth for a well-established commercial construction company. We're looking for someone who can lead crews, improve operations, build accountability, and partner with ownership to help scale the business. If you've successfully managed field operations, crews, equipment, scheduling, and construction teams, we'd love to speak with you.


Operations Manager Benefits

  • Company vehicle
  • Health insurance for employee and family
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunity to join the leadership team of a growing organization
  • Long-term advancement potential into senior operational leadership

Operations Manager Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations across crews
  • Manage manpower planning, scheduling, equipment, and logistics
  • Coordinate with estimators, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
  • Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
  • Drive accountability and performance across field leadership and crews
  • Support hiring, coaching, and development of team members
  • Improve communication between field operations and office leadership
  • Manage operational challenges, scheduling changes, and change orders
  • Implement systems, processes, and operational improvements
  • Partner with ownership on strategic growth initiatives and business planning

Operations Manager Requirements

  • Experience leading operations within civil construction, excavation, site development, utilities, or related construction industries
  • Proven experience managing multiple crews, supervisors, foremen, and field personnel
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with scheduling, manpower planning, equipment management, and project coordination
  • Ability to build trust and accountability with long-tenured employees and field teams
  • Comfortable balancing office leadership responsibilities with field presence
  • Experience improving operational processes and driving efficiency
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Spanish-speaking ability is a plus
  • Growth-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to make a significant impact on a company's future success.


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