Operations Lead for Heavy Civil Projects & Equipment

Kimmel Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Insurance benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Kimmel Associates’ client, a growing construction services firm serving the heavy civil and public works markets, seeks an Operations Coordinator to manage daily coordination among management, project teams, field personnel, customers, subcontractors, and equipment service providers.

This role focuses on scheduling, personnel, equipment, maintenance, subcontractors, customer needs, and project documentation, with emphasis on proactive problem solving and strong communication to keep projects on

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction operations or project coordination.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, crews, customers, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily crews, equipment, subs, and project schedules.
• Ensure personnel and equipment are available and properly assigned.
• Adjust schedules as project conditions and customer needs change.
• Identify potential scheduling conflicts, equipment shortages, and operational issues.
• Manage equipment maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive-maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with mechanics, dealerships, vendors, and equipment service providers.
• Track equipment availability, downtime, repairs, and maintenance history.
• Serve as a key operational contact for customers and project teams.
• Coordinate subcontractors, equipment rentals, vendors, and outside resources.
• Maintain project schedules, work orders, tickets, and operational documentation.
• Assist with billing, project closeout, and required project documentation.

Skills

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Field coordination

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Kimmel Associates’ client, a growing construction services firm serving the heavy civil and public works markets, seeks an Operations Coordinator to manage daily coordination among management, project teams, field personnel, customers, subcontractors, and equipment service providers.

This role focuses on scheduling, personnel, equipment, maintenance, subcontractors, customer needs, and project documentation, with emphasis on proactive problem solving and strong communication to keep projects on