Operations Manager

Just Construction Recruitment; Georgetown (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Just Construction Recruitment’s client, a fast-growing Electrical Contractor in Austin, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee administrative, warehouse, customer service, and field operations, ensuring seamless branch performance and strategic alignment with corporate objectives.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost control, and WIP reporting, drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, partner with HR for staffing, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and

Formación

• 8 to 12+ years of progressive experience in operational, branch, business, or logistics management.
• Background in construction, electrical contracting, industrial, or service sectors.
• Proven track record of supporting organizational growth and continuous process improvement.
• Strong grasp of business financials including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost control, profitability, and WIP reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Direct Daily Operations: Oversee all administrative, warehouse, customer service, and operational activities for seamless branch performance.
• Drive Strategic Alignment: Set priorities that align branch execution with budgets and productivity targets.
• Ensure Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Maintain safety standards and applicable industry regulations.
• Manage Branch P&L: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost control, profitability, and WIP reporting.
• Optimize Key Metrics: Analyze data to identify efficiency gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and Mentor Personnel: Provide leadership, coaching, accountability, and performance management.
• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with HR to manage staffing, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Foster Culture: Build a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Strengthen Partnerships: Build relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and local partners.
• Drive Business Development: Support growth initiatives and customer retention strategies.
• Resolve Escalations: Act as the escalation point for complex issues and bottlenecks.

Conocimientos

Management Experience

People Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Relationship Building

Operational Scaling

Budget & Forecasting

ERP Systems

Scheduling Platforms

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

ERP Software

Scheduling Platforms

Descripción del empleo

• Our client is a fast-growing Electrical Contractor based in Austin, Texas, specializing in commercial electrical and design-build construction projects. Due to continued growth, they are actively looking to appoint a Operations Manager to accelerate their growth in Austin.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Direct Daily Operations: Oversee all administrative, warehouse, customer service, and operational activities to ensure seamless branch performance.
• Drive Strategic Alignment: Establish operational priorities that align branch execution with corporate objectives, budgets, and productivity targets.
• Ensure Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Maintain rigorous adherence to company standards, safety protocols, and applicable industry regulations.
• Manage Branch P&L: Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, operational cost control, profitability, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Optimize Key Metrics: Analyze operational data, workforce metrics, and financial reports to identify efficiency gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and Mentor Personnel: Provide active leadership, coaching, accountability, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to manage staffing levels, resource allocation, recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Foster Culture: Cultivate a strong workplace culture rooted in safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Strengthen Partnerships: Build and maintain valuable relationships with key customers, vendors, subcontractors, and local business partners.
• Drive Business Development: Support local growth initiatives, customer retention strategies, and business expansion efforts.
• Resolve Escalations: Act as the primary escalation point for complex customer service issues and critical operational bottlenecks.
• Executive Communication: Deliver regular performance updates, strategic reports, and operational forecasts to executive leadership.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and project teams to support enterprise-wide goals.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

• Management Experience: 8 to 12+ years of progressive experience in operational, branch, business, or logistics management.
• Industry Background: Demonstrated leadership in branch operations, workforce performance, and financial execution, with a strong preference for backgrounds in construction, electrical contracting, industrial, or service-related sectors.
• Operational Scaling: Proven track record of supporting organizational growth, operational expansion, and continuous process improvement.
• Financial Management: Strong grasp of business financials, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost control, profitability, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to interpret complex operational data, financial reports, and workforce metrics to drive strategic adjustments.
• People Leadership: Exceptional coaching, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a talent for fostering team accountability.
• Relationship Building: Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and partnership-building skills to manage relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Agility: Proven capacity to balance multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and scheduling platforms.
• Certifications & Licensing: Valid driver's license required; OSHA or relevant industrial/construction safety certifications preferred.