Operations Leader — Sitework & Project Excellence

Palmetto Sitework Services

Orangeburg (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Palmetto Sitework Services is seeking an Operations Manager in Orangeburg, SC to oversee daily site operations, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and profitability across multiple projects. You will enforce company programs and coordinate with field leadership, project teams, and management to optimize performance.

The role requires 7–12 years of sitework/roadway experience with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, OSHA 30 certification, and strong software skills to manage

Qualifications

  • Related education and/or experience in construction operations.
  • OSHA 30 completion required.
  • 7–12 years of sitework/roadway construction with 5+ years in leadership.
  • Ability to manage safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations to ensure safety, quality, schedule adherence, and profitability.
  • Enforce safety, quality, scheduling, and production programs across projects.
  • Communicate project status, costs, schedules, and risk with leadership and clients.
  • Track performance and implement corrective actions to protect profitability.
  • Coordinate with preconstruction and estimating teams for bids and transitions.
  • Lead superintendents and project managers with clear expectations and coaching.

Skills

Operations management
Project leadership
Construction software
Safety program adherence

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Construction software tools

Job description

Palmetto Sitework Services is seeking an Operations Manager in Orangeburg, SC to oversee daily site operations, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and profitability across multiple projects. You will enforce company programs and coordinate with field leadership, project teams, and management to optimize performance.

The role requires 7–12 years of sitework/roadway experience with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, OSHA 30 certification, and strong software skills to manage

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