Manager, Operations, MC Other

ECM; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid maternity leave up to 12 weeks

Parental leave

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) seeks a Manager, Operations (MC) to lead multi-site power and industrial projects in the South Central U.S. This hybrid role serves as the senior operations contact for customers, site leaders, and union representatives, driving strategic growth and operational excellence.

You will oversee contract obligations, safety, budgets, and staffing while coordinating with project managers and site managers to ensure timely, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or journeyman program required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant operations experience in the power industry.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience working with union labor in a closed shop environment, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational oversight of assigned project sites, ensuring contract requirements and labor agreements are met.
• Serve as principal contact for senior customer leadership, site leadership, and labor representatives on contract and operational matters.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with customers and labor partners to support safe, efficient project delivery.
• Ensure Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Site Managers execute work per scope, schedule, safety, and quality requirements.
• Integrate customer processes with project controls and planning for contractual compliance.
• Identify opportunities for business development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage contract administration, budgets, forecasts, cash management, and reporting.
• Maintain accountability for site safety performance and safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Union experience

Operations management

Education

Associate's degree or journeyman program

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

About DZMC

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! We're here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It's no wonder we're the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States.

https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction

We're looking for a Manager, Operations (MC) for a hybrid role supporting power and industrial projects across multiple South Central, U.S. locations.

The Manager, Operations, MC is responsible for the overall execution and performance of assigned sites and/or projects, with accountability for contract obligations, labor agreements, safety, financial performance, and talent development. This role serves as a senior operational leader and principal point of contact for customers, site leadership, and union labor representatives, while driving strategic business growth, continuous improvement, and operational excellence aligned with Day & Zimmermann values.

As the Manager, Operations (MC), here's the work you'll do:

• Provide overall operational oversight of assigned project sites, ensuring all contract requirements and labor agreements are successfully executed.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for senior customer leadership, site leadership, and labor representatives for higher-level contract, operational, and strategic matters.
• Establish and maintain strong strategic relationships with customers and labor partners to support safe, efficient, and successful project delivery.
• Ensure Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Site Managers are effectively executing work in accordance with scope, schedule, safety, and quality requirements.
• Integrate customer processes with DZMC project controls and planning processes to ensure contractual compliance and operational consistency.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for business development, value-added services, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage contract administration and financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash management, financial controls, and reporting.
• Maintain full accountability for site safety performance; lead the DZMC safety culture and hold staff accountable for compliance and results.
• Oversee all human resource activities for assigned site teams, including employee relations, performance management, productivity, coaching, and counseling.
• Drive operational discipline, accountability, and a results-oriented culture across assigned projects and teams.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Demonstrated leadership in maintenance and/or construction operations within the power or industrial industry
• Strong project and operations management capability across both project execution and O&M environments
• Proven ability to manage financial performance, budgets, and key operational metrics
• Ability to build and sustain strategic senior-level customer relationships
• Experience working effectively with union craft leadership in a closed shop environment, where applicable
• Action-oriented leadership style with a strong focus on accountability and results
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment

And if you have these qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a relevant field, completion of a journeyman program, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred)
• 15+ years of relevant operations experience within the power industry
• PMP certification (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $220,017.60 - $265,241.60. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage
• life, AD&D and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, paid time off
• voluntary benefits and discount programs - including pet insurance for our furry family members

Physical & Mental Requirements

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (preparing and analyzing data, reading, inspecting objects, operating equipment)
• Walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping and manual dexterity
• Hearing and verbal communication
• Ability to think, concentrate, and focus for extended periods
• Ability to read and write complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to reason, make sound decisions, and express thoughts clearly
• Ability to regularly perform job functions at Company offices and/or project worksites
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions and wear required safety equipment as needed