Operations Manager

Accelevation LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and time off

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Job summary

An innovative construction company located in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to drive operational excellence and oversee multiple projects. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of experience in operations leadership within construction, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Core responsibilities include leading project execution, staffing, risk management, and fostering collaboration across teams. The role involves a 20-25% travel commitment and requires hands-on leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction or operations leadership.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple projects or regional operations.
• Strong background in project execution and safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across all projects.
• Lead project execution and performance excellence.
• Manage operational training compliance and employee relations.
• Oversee project closeout and resolve critical operational issues.

Skills

Leadership in operations

Project execution

Risk management

Communication skills

Staffing and coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Business Management

Advanced leadership or safety certifications

Job description

Operations Manager – Dallas, TX – Onsite

Travel 20-25%

About Accelevation

At our core, Accelevation LLC is about accelerating innovation. From the beginning, curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking have been driving forces in our culture. We design, build, and scale with purpose—offering the opportunity to be part of something different, collaborative, and exciting.

In the past 18 months, Accelevation has grown by over 400% and is scaling exponentially again this year. We were proud to be voted the #1 Fastest Growing Company of 2024 by the Dayton Business Journal. We value individuals who bring fresh ideas, thrive on change, and are energized by growth.

Your Impact

The Operations Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence across all projects within the assigned region. This role serves as the operational leader and guide for project execution, safety, staffing, risk management, and performance consistency. The Operations Manager works closely with Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Professional Service Groups to ensure predictable project outcomes, continuous improvement, and alignment with company standards.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as the Incident-Free Environment (IFE) Champion for the region.
• Provide leadership for project execution and performance excellence across all regional projects.
• Lead and support Project Execution Planning (PEP) for assigned projects.
• Identify, mitigate, resolve, and prevent troubled projects through early intervention and oversight.
• Oversee project execution and chair project kick-off meetings.
• Act as the operational leader during project reviews and Project Status Review (PSR) meetings.
• Ensure consistent and effective project closeout across all projects.
• Identify and resolve critical regional operational issues.
• Serve as a key conduit between project teams and Professional Service Groups.
• Lead people development, recruitment, staffing, and scheduling efforts for field and operations teams.
• Ensure operational training compliance and support employee relations matters.
• Provide oversight and support for project field staffing, performance, and issue resolution.
• Lead risk management efforts including project peer reviews with a focus on Risk Register items.
• Maintain regular engagement with projects and teams through ESSVs, compliance reviews, and team meetings.
• Support and participate in project pursuits, with emphasis on logistics, execution planning, schedules, and staffing.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives including lessons learned, best practices, and employee development.
• Support preconstruction planning and staffing alignment with operations.
• Chair Regional Operations Meetings

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in construction or operations leadership.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple projects or regional operations.
• Strong background in project execution, safety leadership, and operational risk management.
• Advanced understanding of construction operations, project execution, and field leadership.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills in complex, multi-project environments.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational and performance risks.
• Strong people leadership skills including coaching, staffing, and development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across project and corporate teams.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field, OR equivalent industry experience.
• Advanced leadership or safety certifications preferred.

Core Competencies

• Safety – Proactively fosters a safe and compliant work environment
• Inclusion – Values and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Speed – Operates with urgency and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment
• Innovation – Continuously seeks ways to simplify processes and improve outcomes
• Judgment – Exercises sound discretion and leads initiatives independently
• Accountability – Holds self and others to the highest performance standards
• Paid vacation and time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Employees must be able to hear, speak, and communicate effectively. Work occurs in data center environments with potential exposure to electrical hazards, noise, and varying temperatures. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may be required.

Physical requirements include bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead. Must lift at least 50lbs, raise arms above shoulder level, and perform overhead work for extended periods. The ability to climb and carry ladders (up to 12 ft), navigate stairways, and work at heights up to 90 ft using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts is essential.

Employees must access restricted areas (e.g., switchgear rooms, vaults, tunnels, crawl spaces) and wear full PPE. Good vision and hearing (normal or corrected) and accurate color identification are required. Some projects may lack food facilities, so bringing meals and snacks is necessary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values - we build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre‑hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.