Operations Manager

Poel Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Poel Group in Newark, NJ is seeking an experienced Operations Manager / Office Manager to run the day-to-day operations across office and field teams. This senior role focuses on leadership, efficiency, and growth, with close collaboration with ownership to implement strategies and scalable systems.

The successful candidate will manage both office operations and field management, setting the standard for performance, coordination, and accountability in a fast-paced construction services

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing both office and field operations.
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing managers is a major plus.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on management style with the ability to take ownership.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across the office and field.
• Manage and direct the field management team.
• Oversee office operations and administrative staff.
• Ensure communication between office and field.
• Establish and maintain efficient operational procedures.
• Monitor scheduling, workflow, staffing, and productivity.
• Hold managers accountable for performance and execution.
• Identify operational issues and implement solutions.
• Work closely with ownership on operational strategy and company growth.
• Bring structure, accountability, and efficiency to the organization.
• Help build and improve systems as the company continues to grow.

Skills

Office management

Field operations

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Ownership

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Operations Manager / Office Manager

Location: Newark, NJ Salary: $150,000-$200,000 DOE Schedule: Full-Time, In-Office

Position Overview A well-established construction services company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager / Office Manager to oversee the company's day-to-day operations across both the office and field teams. This is a senior leadership position responsible for managing the office, overseeing field management, and ensuring the entire operation runs efficiently and smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across the office and field
• Manage and provide direction to the field management team
• Oversee office operations and administrative staff
• Ensure strong communication and coordination between office and field
• Establish and maintain efficient operational procedures
• Monitor scheduling, workflow, staffing, and productivity
• Hold managers accountable for performance and execution
• Identify operational issues and implement effective solutions
• Work closely with ownership on operational strategy and company growth
• Bring structure, accountability, and efficiency to the organization
• Help build and improve systems as the company continues to grow

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing both office and field operations
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing managers is a major plus
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Hands-on management style with the ability to take ownership
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Compensation: $150,000-$200,000 DOE