Construction Materials Operations Lead

RESPEC Inc.; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

401(k) & ESOP (with company match up 4

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

RESPEC Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager in Lexington, KY to lead construction materials projects from planning through delivery. You will coordinate resources, manage budgets, and ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

You will work with Market Sector Leads, Technical Directors, and Client Relationship Managers to align staffing, financial performance, and project outcomes. The role requires extensive PM experience and engineering background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant consulting, technical, project management, operations, or industry experience preferred.
• 5+ years of project management, program management, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Professional registration (PE or PG), project management certification, or technical credential preferred where applicable.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record where business travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resource allocation for project managers and staff across programs.
• Maintain visibility of program backlog, workload, schedules, and staffing requirements.
• Lead multiple complex projects with diverse teams to ensure delivery within scope, schedule and budget.
• Support KPI development, quality standards, and performance reporting across market sector work.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and financial performance; mentor junior staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Professional registration (PE or PG)

Project management certification

Technical credential

Job description

RESPEC Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager in Lexington, KY to lead construction materials projects from planning through delivery. You will coordinate resources, manage budgets, and ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

You will work with Market Sector Leads, Technical Directors, and Client Relationship Managers to align staffing, financial performance, and project outcomes. The role requires extensive PM experience and engineering background.