Operations Manager

Intellectt INC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectt INC is seeking an Operations Manager in Atlanta, GA for an onsite role overseeing the ATN Pilot Project from construction through pilot revenue service. Lead field commissioning, coordinate contractors, and establish the operations team for the pilot launch.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in field operations or transit operations, with leadership, stakeholder-management, and excellent communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and external partners during

Qualifications

• Strong background in field operations, construction management, transit operations, or complex transportation systems.
• Experience managing operational KPIs and performance reporting.
• Experience managing hourly, part-time, or intern-level staff.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Must be a local Atlanta-area candidate.
• Ability to work onsite throughout construction, testing, and pilot phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite operational activities throughout construction, testing, commissioning, and pilot revenue service.
• Coordinate with contractors and technical teams to support construction and field integration activities.
• Lead field commissioning, testing, system troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities.
• Establish and manage the operations team supporting the pilot launch.
• Manage hourly, part-time, or intern-level staff as required.
• Monitor operational KPIs and prepare performance reports.
• Support incident management and operational issue resolution.
• Coordinate effectively with technical teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Support the transition from construction and testing activities into pilot operations.

Skills

Field operations

Construction management

Transit operations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

KPI reporting

Staff supervision

Onsite coordination

Communication

Job description

Operations Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA | Onsite

Job Summary

The Operations Manager will serve as the onsite operational lead for the Atlanta ATN Pilot Project, overseeing day-to-day operational delivery from construction through pilot revenue service. This role will coordinate with contractors during construction, lead field commissioning and testing activities, and establish and manage the operations team for pilot launch.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in field operations, construction management, transit operations, or complex transportation systems, along with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite operational activities throughout construction, testing, commissioning, and pilot revenue service.


• Coordinate with contractors and technical teams to support construction and field integration activities.


• Lead field commissioning, testing, system troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities.


• Establish and manage the operations team supporting the pilot launch.


• Manage hourly, part-time, or intern-level staff as required.


• Monitor operational KPIs and prepare performance reports.


• Support incident management and operational issue resolution.


• Coordinate effectively with technical teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.


• Support the transition from construction and testing activities into pilot operations.

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in field operations, construction management, transit operations, or complex transportation systems.


• Experience managing operational KPIs and performance reporting.


• Experience managing hourly, part-time, or intern-level staff.


• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.


• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.


• Must be a local Atlanta-area candidate.


• Ability to work onsite throughout construction, testing, and pilot phases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), airport operations, or other complex transportation environments.


• Experience with commissioning, field integration, system troubleshooting, and incident management.


• PE or PMP certification highly desired.


• Experience in the Atlanta transit market or similar operating environments.

Work Requirements

• Onsite role in Atlanta, GA.


• Must be available onsite throughout construction, testing, and pilot phases.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Application

Qualified candidates with relevant operations, construction, transit, or transportation systems experience are encouraged to apply.