Construction Operations Leader: Deliver & Scale Projects

Activate Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Activate Talent seeks an experienced Project Manager / Head of Operations to drive delivery of construction projects from planning through completion. You will establish scalable systems, oversee schedules and budgets, and coordinate teams, clients, subcontractors, and regulators to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

You will mentor project managers, optimize processes, and push for safer, more efficient operations while maintaining strong client relationships and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction project management, operations, or a comparable leadership role.
• Proven success delivering construction projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, procurement, contracts, cost control, and change management.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, teams, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to build operational processes and lead through growth or change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgment in fast-moving, high-accountability environments.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience welcomed.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CCM, LEED, or equivalent are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of construction projects, from pre-construction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Coordinate internal teams, clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, resolve risks and issues quickly, and keep work on track.
• Own operational performance across multiple projects or business functions, as applicable.
• Establish and improve processes for estimating, procurement, scheduling, reporting, change orders, quality control, and project documentation.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships, including scope, performance, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable safety standards, building codes, permits, and contractual requirements.
• Provide clear, regular reporting on project and operational performance to senior leadership and clients.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, site teams, and operational staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce delays, strengthen accountability, and scale operations.

Skills

Construction project management

Operations leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team leadership

On-site construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

PMP certification

CCM certification

LEED certification

Equivalent experience welcomed

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Scheduling software

Job description

Activate Talent seeks an experienced Project Manager / Head of Operations to drive delivery of construction projects from planning through completion. You will establish scalable systems, oversee schedules and budgets, and coordinate teams, clients, subcontractors, and regulators to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

You will mentor project managers, optimize processes, and push for safer, more efficient operations while maintaining strong client relationships and performance reporting.