Civil Construction Operations Manager

STOCKS GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid training and certifications

Referral bonus program

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job summary

STOCKS GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations for civil construction projects. You'll manage projects from contract award through closeout, ensuring client communication and job cost tracking. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in civil construction, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver's license. The position offers a salary between $95,000 and $130,000, performance bonuses, and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil construction experience with direct project management responsibility.
• Ability to read and apply contracts.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from contract award through final closeout.
• Serve as primary operational point of contact for project managers.
• Prepare and submit RFIs and pay applications.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Project management

Communication skills

Job cost tracking

Technology proficiency

Education

Project Management or related professional training

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, sick)
• Paid training and certifications
• Referral bonus program
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Opportunities for advancement into senior leadership as the company grows

About the Role

Stocks General Contractors is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations and oversee the delivery of active civil construction projects.

This role is ideal for a strong construction leader who can manage project delivery, client communication, field coordination, change orders, pay applications, job cost tracking, and closeout while helping build the operational structure needed for company growth. The ideal candidate is highly organized, accountable, proactive, and comfortable owning results from contract award through final closeout.

This is not a maintenance role. This is a growth role. The right person will help Stocks General Contractors scale from approximately $6M in revenue toward $12M-$20M while creating capacity for ownership to focus on business development and long‑term growth.

What You’ll Do

• Manage projects from contract award through final closeout
• Review contracts, scopes, schedules, milestones, notice requirements, and risk items
• Set up projects, including scope documents, budgets, schedules, permits, and internal handoff to field leadership
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for client project managers, construction managers, and owner's representatives
• Prepare, submit, track, and follow up on RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and pay applications
• Identify changed conditions and out‑of‑scope work early and pursue proper change order recovery
• Coordinate with the General Superintendent on crew scheduling, equipment allocation, subcontractors, and daily field priorities
• Review daily field reports and respond to field escalations, production issues, weather delays, utility conflicts, and safety concerns
• Track job costs, production performance, budget variances, change order pipeline, AR status, and upcoming pay applications
• Provide ownership with clear weekly project status updates and operational reporting
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, as‑builts, retainage release, and final documentation

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of civil construction experience with direct project management or operations responsibility
• Deep knowledge of underground utilities, site concrete, earthwork, and general site work
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects from setup through closeout
• Ability to read, understand, and apply contracts, not just drawings
• Proven change order identification, documentation, submission, and recovery experience
• Experience preparing and submitting monthly pay applications
• Strong understanding of job cost tracking, budget management, production rates, and project forecasting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage client expectations and hold difficult project conversations professionally
• Technology proficiency, including email, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, project management software, and scheduling tools
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Preferred

• Experience working with municipalities, VDOT, utilities authorities, public owners, or similar clients
• Familiarity with DBE, MBE, SWAM, SBE, or federal contracting environments
• HCSS Heavy Bid or similar estimating software experience
• OSHA 30 certification
• Virginia construction market experience
• Experience managing or mentoring field supervisors
• Experience working for a general contractor in the $5M-$30M revenue range
• Desire to grow with a company and help build the next layer of leadership

Certifications

• OSHA 30 preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Project Management, Construction Management, or related professional training
• Excavation/Trenching Competent Person
• Confined Space Training
• First Aid / CPR

Schedule & Pay

• Full‑Time | Salary, Exempt
• Monday‑Friday, with availability for field emergencies and client calls outside normal business hours when needed
• $95,000‑$130,000 per year based on experience
• Performance bonus
• Company vehicle

Work Location

• Office and field‑based across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Expectations

• Strong ownership of project delivery from contract award through closeout
• Timely and professional client communication
• Accurate and proactive change order, pay application, and project documentation
• Strong job cost awareness and margin protection
• Ability to coordinate field teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and office staff
• Accountability for project schedules, budgets, production, documentation, and closeout
• Commitment to safety, quality, professionalism, and long‑term company growth