Construction Operations Leader: Scale Teams & Projects

Erickson-Hall Construction Co.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit-sharing

Health/dental premiums

Vacation & sick time

Holidays

Job summary

Erickson-Hall Construction Co. in California is seeking an experienced Construction Operations Manager to lead and support our growing operations across Orange County and Los Angeles.

This high-impact leadership role focuses on building strong teams, aligning field operations with project management, and driving operational excellence across multiple projects while maintaining safety and quality. The Operations Manager will oversee planning through execution, foster relationships with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 - 15 years of progressive experience in construction operations or related fields.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams of Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Strong skills in influencing, collaboration, and generating buy-in.
• Thorough knowledge of construction estimating techniques and quality inspection processes is highly desirable.
• Excellent project management skills including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Ability to assess job costs, analyze reports, and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects within a region to ensure projects are safely delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with project quality requirements.
• Manage resource allocation within region including staff, selection of subcontractors, and other resources required for project team success.
• Lead monthly project health check-ins to monitor construction schedules, financial forecasting, project status reports, and subcontractor activities to maintain project performance requirements.
• Collaborate with estimating, purchasing, and design teams to ensure smooth transitions from preconstruction to field operations.
• Promote and enforce safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and address safety in the performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Promote and support administration of Quality Assurance/ Quality Control program and standards with project team, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Serve as a key liaison between field operations and upper management, providing regular updates on performance metrics and progress.
• Develop high-performance teams through supervision, training, mentoring, and coaching Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and field staff to maximize performance and professional growth.
• Propose, prioritize, and implement operational process and policy improvements as part of the corporate Operations team.
• Analyze workflows of multiple projects and propose optimizing strategies.
• Proactively identify potential project, staffing, or financial risks and develop solutions.
• Provide direction with Project Executives in assigned region(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Job description

Erickson-Hall Construction Co. in California is seeking an experienced Construction Operations Manager to lead and support our growing operations across Orange County and Los Angeles.

This high-impact leadership role focuses on building strong teams, aligning field operations with project management, and driving operational excellence across multiple projects while maintaining safety and quality. The Operations Manager will oversee planning through execution, foster relationships with