The Operations Manager shall provide leadership and managerial direction for all projects to ensure projects are being managed and constructed in a safe and efficient manner.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communicate with Superintendent on a daily basis to review project requirements for personnel and equipment.

2. Provide support, direction and guidelines for project operational issues to Superintendents and Foremen.

3. Coordinate and schedule use of all construction equipment including outside rental equipment.

4. Meet regularly with President to review project progress, schedules, budgets, costs, and specific issues.

5. Maintain liaison with General Contractor and vendors and, if needed, assist in the resolution of all issues and problems.

6. Assist in the development and resolution of construction claims for all projects.

7. Assist Superintendents on short-term schedules as required.

8. Develop two-week schedules for all projects/crews to plan labor and equipment forces.

9. Visit all construction sites “as needed” on a routine basis for:

· Production evaluations

· Discuss with Superintendent any projected schedule/equipment and labor problems

· Project housekeeping

· Project Safety

· Maintenance and care of equipment

· Means and methods of construction

· Quality of work

· Accurate reporting of daily, weekly and monthly quantities

1. Arrange for outside rental equipment as required.

2. Attend construction meetings with GC on a routine basis.

3. Attend weekly toolbox meetings on a routine basis.

4. Interface with salaried and hourly workers to communicate company issues, compliment exemplary work or effort and to address grievances as necessary.

5. Attend preconstruction meetings.

6. Annually review hourly construction workers for performance and rate adjustments.

7. Assist with the implementation of Safety programs.

8. Attend and promote daily huddles whenever possible.

9. Review Superintendent and Foreman recordkeeping for conformance to company policies.

10. Interview and hire hourly employees as required by current backlog.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or construction-related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Heavy/Civil Construction Industry

Necessary Attributes:

• Team player and with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to function at a high level in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities, management styles and team compositions