Corporate Operations Strategist

Jobless; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sebastian is seeking a Corporate Operations Strategist to bridge Operations, Sales, and Accounting, turning complex data into actionable business intelligence. You will develop integrated schedules, optimize labor and equipment use, forecast resource needs, and support continuous process improvement.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to align schedules with revenue, budgets, and cash flow, while delivering dashboards and KPI reports to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience with construction scheduling, resource planning, project controls, or operational analysis.
• Experience supporting multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, and operational reporting is preferred.
• Advanced Excel, dashboards, and forecasting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated construction schedules across multiple business units.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and project resources to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Monitor resource availability and identify scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints.
• Translate field productivity into accurate labor forecasts and align project schedules with revenue and budgets.
• Analyze labor utilization, project performance, and operational trends to support decisions.
• Develop dashboards, reports, forecasting models, and KPI tracking tools.
• Provide leadership with real-time staffing, equipment utilization, and financial visibility.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling workflows and reporting processes.
• Support implementation of ERP and CRM systems and standardized reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative

Problem solving

Self-starter

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Procore

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Corporate Operations Strategist serves as the analytical bridge between Operations, Sales, and Accounting, transforming complex data into actionable business intelligence that drives operational efficiency and financial performance. This role is responsible for developing integrated schedules, optimizing labor and equipment utilization, forecasting resource needs, and providing data-driven insights across multiple strategic business units. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, this position plays a key role in aligning operational execution with financial objectives while supporting continuous process improvement throughout the organization.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Integrated Scheduling

• Develop and manage integrated construction schedules across multiple business units.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and project resources to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Monitor resource availability and proactively identify scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints.

Operations & Financial Planning

• Partner with Operations to translate field productivity into accurate labor forecasts.
• Collaborate with Sales and Accounting to align project schedules with revenue recognition, cash flow, and budget objectives.
• Analyze labor utilization, project performance, and operational trends to support strategic decision-making.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze ERP, CRM, and operational data to ensure accuracy and alignment with company projections.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, forecasting models, and KPI tracking tools.
• Provide leadership with real-time visibility into staffing, equipment utilization, project progress, and financial performance.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling workflows, reporting processes, and operational efficiencies.
• Support implementation and optimization of enterprise planning, ERP, and CRM systems.
• Develop standardized reporting methods that improve visibility across departments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the liaison between Operations, Sales, Accounting, and Executive Leadership.
• Translate complex operational and financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects that improve business performance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Analytical – Identifies trends and forecasts resource needs.
• Collaborative – Communicates effectively across departments.
• Problem Solver – Uses advanced Excel and business systems to solve operational challenges.
• Self-Starter – Creates structure in an evolving environment.
• Strategic Thinker – Understands operational and financial impacts.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Operations Management, or related field.

Experience

• Experience in construction scheduling, resource planning, project controls, or operational analysis.
• Experience supporting multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, and operational reporting preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, forecasting).
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems such as Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, Salesforce, or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong reporting and data management skills.

Professional Skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence without direct authority.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Frequent use of computers and office equipment.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work in a dynamic office environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Sebastian?

At Sebastian, we believe our people are our greatest asset. For over 80 years, we've built a culture centered on integrity, collaboration, innovation, and providing a great place to work. This role offers the opportunity to influence company-wide decisions and help shape the future of our organization.

Compliance

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the employment process, please contact Human Resources.

Sebastian is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.