Construction Operations Manager (Denver)

BrainWorks; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks is hiring a Construction Operations Manager in Denver to oversee a rapidly growing firm's construction and installation operations. The successful candidate will manage a team of over 70 and hold full ownership of operations, safety, quality, project execution, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has strong operational discipline, extensive industry knowledge, and a data-driven approach to leadership. This role is critical as the business continues to thrive in the infrastructure space.

Qualifications

• Experience managing operations in the construction industry.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team of 70+ people.
• Understanding of estimating, contracts, materials, and project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction/installation business across the West region.
• Oversee operations, safety, quality, and financial performance.
• Manage project execution and team leadership.

Skills

Financial + Operational Discipline

Construction/installation industry knowledge

Ability to run a construction team

Data-driven mindset

Project scheduling and financial analysis

Job description

Construction Operations Manager (Denver)

BrainWorks is currently retained on a search for a Construction Operations Manager (Installation) role with a rapidly scaling engineering, construction and maintenance firm focused on specialty transportation infrastructure. The business has grown significantly since its 2020 launch (now ~$190M with strong margins and ~550 employees) and is widely regarded as one of the leading platforms in its space.

The role has responsibility for a team of 70+ people, reports directly to a Regional President, and leads the construction/installation business across the West region (Denver-based). You will have full ownership across operations, safety & quality, project execution, materials & equipment utilization, team leadership and financial performance. This is a highly visible role with meaningful impact as the company continues to scale both organically and through M&A.

Qualifications and Experience

• Seeking broad-based individual – step above Director of Operations. Someone who can run a business, not just projects and simultaneously be respected by PMs and Supers.
• Financial + Operational Discipline is key!
• Strong knowledge of the construction/installation industry including estimating, contracts, materials, equipment, project scheduling and financial analysis required.
• Background in highway construction, civil and/or electrical construction (Horizontal Construction a Must!)
• Knowledge of the ITS and/or Traffic Signal construction/installation industries highly desirable.
• Ability to run a construction team of 70+ people to include project managers, superintendents, and field crews
• Responsibility of $35M++ operation
• Data-driven mindset with the strong business and financial acumen
• LOCATION: This position is in office with 30% in the field