Assistant Operations Manager

Kids for the Future; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Job summary

SageWater is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to join our team and support multiple active projects across sites. This entry-to-early-career role fits candidates with 1–2 years in construction-adjacent operations, working closely with senior management, project managers, and field crews to keep workflows on track.

You will help with submittals, RFIs, and drawing reviews, while coordinating schedules and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field.
• 1-2 years of construction experience in operations or coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations across multiple active projects and ensure workflows stay on schedule.
• Coordinate with engineer/CM on submittal packages for jobs.
• Manage schedules, resources, and task prioritization across teams.
• Lead project meetings and track action items; prepare progress reports.
• Create and distribute project documentation including RFIs and submittals.
• Liaise between field crews, subcontractors, and office staff to communicate updates.
• Review construction drawings for scope, layout, and constructability.

Skills

Construction site experience

RFI/submittals

Reading construction plans

Communication skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

• Base Pay $90,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Year
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 50%
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Operations Manager to join our SageWater team! We're growing, and we're looking for more great people to help us continue to grow!

About Us:

Founded in 1988, SageWater is the nation's leading provider of turnkey plumbing and mechanical infrastructure solutions for condominium and apartment communities. We help diagnose and solve piping system problems with high levels of care and attention to detail - all while residents remain in their homes.

Why Join Us?

SageWater offers great pay with annual reviews and a commitment to career growth!

• Paid time off (PTO) and select paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Bonus opportunities
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Clear career growth path toward Operations Manager and beyond

About THIS OPPORTUNITY:

As an Assistant Operations Manager at SageWater, you will play a key supporting role in keeping our operations running smoothly across multiple active projects. This is an entry-to-early-career position ideal for candidates with 1-2 years of experience who are eager to grow in a fast-paced, field-adjacent environment. You will work closely with senior management, project managers, and field crews to coordinate daily workflows, track project progress, and ensure our teams have what they need to succeed.

The Assistant Operations Manager position requires strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to communicate clearly across teams. This is a full-time, salaried position reporting directly to the Division Management team.

Top Priorities for This Role:

• Background in construction or a construction adjacent role
• Knowledge of RFIs and submittal packages for construction
• Ability to read and decipher a set of construction plans

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations across multiple active projects, helping ensure workflows stay on schedule
• Create and assist in coordinating with the engineer/CM on submittal packages for jobs
• Assist in coordinating schedules, resource allocation, and task prioritization across teams
• Attend and run project meetings in person or via Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms, take notes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables
• Help prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for leadership review
• Create, log, and distribute project documentation, including RFIs, change orders, submittals, and drawing updates
• Liaise between field staff, subcontractors, and office teams to communicate updates and resolve minor issues
• Review construction drawings to identify scope of work, layout, and any constructability issues.
• Review contracts/scopes and verify that fieldwork aligns with our contractual responsibilities.
• Support the review and processing of vendor and subcontractor pay applications
• Assist in monitoring crew and subcontractor compliance with company safety standards
• Help ensure materials and tools are ordered, tracked, and available on-site as needed
• Support payroll review processes and flag discrepancies for manager approval
• Maintain organized project files and documentation in company systems
• Build positive working relationships with field crews, trade partners, and internal staff
• Support client communications in a professional and timely manner

Key Requirements:

• Background in actual construction, with hands-on experience on a construction site or project
• Knowledge of RFIs and submittal packages for construction
• Ability to read and decipher a set of construction plans
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Operations Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 1-2 years of construction experience in an operations, project coordination, or related role (internships and co-ops count)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Project)
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to take direction and contribute to team goals
• Must be 18+ years old, authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Familiarity with construction, facilities, or trade services environments is a plus
• Exposure to project management software is a plus

Salary: $90,000 per year

READY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY AT SAGEWATER?

Employment Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must be able to confirm their employment eligibility via E-Verify at the time of hire. We are unable to sponsor employment at this time.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Additional Information

• Is this requisition for a backfill or a new position? Backfill