Construction Operations Lead

Retail Transformation Specialists; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary (commensurate with exp)

Performance bonus

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle or allowance

Company phone and laptop

Travel expenses and per diem covered

Direct access to ownership

Job summary

Retail Transformation Specialists, based in Ocala, FL, seeks a Construction Operations Manager to own the engine room of our national portfolio. You will run field execution across live projects and local work with authority to drive decisions, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

You will oversee operational systems, project controls, documentation, and workflow across multiple trades, while building scalable procedures and leading a skilled team on Procore and related tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction operations or project management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CM/Engineering/Business.
• Ability to run multiple concurrent projects and coordinate field crews.
• Strong command of scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Experience managing contracts, project documentation, and construction workflows
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational systems, project controls, construction administration, and workflow management across multiple active projects.
• Manage project contracts, change orders, submittals, RFIs, permits, and closeout activities.
• Develop and maintain project tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across all project records and documentation.
• Identify process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce project risk.
• Monitor milestones and support project teams in achieving schedules.
• Supervise Project Coordinators and Assistant Project Managers.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Train team members on systems, workflows, and best practices.
• Develop scalable operating procedures to support growth.
• Serve as Procore administrator and implement technical improvements.
• Maintain document control standards and reporting processes.
• Review contracts, invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with budget tracking and project reporting.
• Coordinate approvals and documentation workflows.
• Support leadership in identifying project risks and operational issues.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Reading drawings

Contracts management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (Construction Management/Engineering/Business)

Tools

Procore

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

Retail Transformation Specialists, based in Ocala, FL, seeks a Construction Operations Manager to own the engine room of our national portfolio. You will run field execution across live projects and local work with authority to drive decisions, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

You will oversee operational systems, project controls, documentation, and workflow across multiple trades, while building scalable procedures and leading a skilled team on Procore and related tools.