Assistant Operations Manager — Grow into Lead Projects

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

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.