Construction Project Manager

Smith Arnold Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners in Westchester County, NY, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead fabrication, installation and service teams. You will own daily production execution and schedule crews across multiple active jobs.

Partner with senior leadership to align capacity with backlog, enforce labor tracking and job costing, implement scalable systems, and drive margin performance. 5+ years in field operations and ERP experience are required for this high‑impact leadership role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction or field service operations management.
• Ability to manage multiple field crews and production workflows.
• Strong understanding of job costing, labor tracking, and gross margin management.

Responsibilities

• Own daily production execution across fabrication, installation, and service teams.
• Manage scheduling, crew allocation, and capacity planning across multiple active jobs.
• Implement and enforce labor tracking systems tied to job performance.
• Establish installation benchmarks and integrate them into estimating workflows.
• Review proposals for labor feasibility before project kickoff.
• Monitor production efficiency, labor variance, and margin performance.
• Centralize and oversee material purchasing and approval workflows.
• Ensure change orders are properly captured and documented.
• Formalize job completion processes tied to invoicing accuracy.
• Lead weekly production meetings and enforce accountability with foremen and crew.
• Align production capacity with sales pipeline and backlog.

Skills

Field ops management

Multi-crew leadership

Job costing

Labor tracking

ERP systems

Process improvement

Detail oriented

Pressure handling

Tools

ServiceTitan

Jobber

Business Central

Job description

Join a growing, multi-entity construction and service platform redefining high-end residential craftsmanship across Westchester County and surrounding markets. We specialize in premium custom installations—including automated driveway gates, architectural metalwork, fine wood structures, fencing, railings, pergolas, and decks.

With multiple brands, fabrication shops, and field crews already in motion, we’re entering an exciting next phase—building disciplined systems, elevating operational performance, and scaling for long-term growth. This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role and help architect the future of a company committed to quality, structure, and excellence.

What People Are Saying about this company:

• "Leadership actually invests in building systems that make our jobs easier and more predictable".
• "The craftsmanship here is top-tier—you’re part of projects you can truly be proud of".
• "There’s real opportunity to grow if you want to take ownership and make an impact".

Title: Operations Manager

Location: Westchester County, NY

Salary: $120,000 to $150,000

Why Work Here:

• Build Something That Lasts – Be part of a company moving from strong execution to fully scalable, process-driven operations
• High-Impact Leadership Role – Work directly with senior leadership to shape production systems and drive measurable results.
• Growth & Stability – Join an established platform with consistent demand and long-term expansion plans in high-end residential construction.

What You Will do:

• Own daily production execution across fabrication, installation, and service teams
• Manage scheduling, crew allocation, and capacity planning across multiple active jobs
• Implement and enforce labor tracking systems tied to job performance
• Establish installation benchmarks and integrate them into estimating work flows
• Review proposals for labor feasibility before project kickoff
• Monitor production efficiency, labor variance, and margin performance
• Centralize and oversee material purchasing and approval work flows
• Ensure change orders are properly captured and documented
• Formalize job completion processes tied to invoicing accurance
• Lead weekly production meetings and enforce accountability with foremen and crew
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable solutionsAlign production capacity with sales pipeline and backlog

Skills Needed for Success

• 5+ years of experience in construction or field service operations management
• Proven ability to manage multiple field crews and production workflows
• Strong understanding of job costing, labor tracking, and gross margin management
• Experience with ERP/field service systems (ServiceTitan, Jobber, Business Central, or similar)
• Demonstrated success implementing structured processes and systems
• Confident leadership style with the ability to hold teams accountable professionally
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and systems-oriented
• Calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Growth-minded with interest in long-term leadership opportunities