As the Operations Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all on‑site activities for our construction projects. Your role involves managing the day‑to‑day operations, ensuring efficient project execution, maintaining a safe working environment, and fostering positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members. With your expertise in construction and strong leadership skills, you play a critical role in delivering projects within budget and schedule. You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the asphalt and concrete industry.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, organize, and direct construction activities on‑site to ensure adherence to project plans, specifications, and schedules.
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring their work is performed to quality standards and within project requirements.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and any changes.
- Understand production rates for asphalt milling, paving, patching, crackfill, sealcoat, line striping & concrete.
- Lead, manage and delegate tasks to a team of construction personnel, including foremen, superintendents, project managers, and field laborers.
- Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the on‑site team, ensuring high performance, productivity, and quality workmanship.
- Delegate tasks effectively, set clear expectations, and monitor individual and team performance.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Implement and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a safe work environment.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and take appropriate measures to mitigate risks.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
- Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure construction work meets or exceeds established standards and specifications.
- Perform regular inspections and review workmanship to identify and address any deficiencies promptly.
- Collaborate with project management and management teams to resolve any construction‑related issues.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
- Address client concerns, requests, and inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Regularly communicate project progress, changes, and updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and customer satisfaction.
- Host weekly Operations meetings every Friday at 9:00 AM.
- Schedule jobs appropriately with the Operations Coordinator according to the scope of work, location, payment terms/contract specifications, production/budget goals and job needs to maximize job profitability and efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with the Operations Coordinator to ensure schedule/reschedule email communications are sent to customers and team members.
- Make decisions to cease work due to weather by 6:00 AM.
- Coordinate with the Sales manager to generate Purchase Orders/Buyouts for projects that need subcontractors.
- Coordinate with the Operations Coordinator to schedule and notify subcontractors of work schedule providing site & phasing maps, plant locations, material specifics and phasing plans.
Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes)
- Experience in asphalt maintenance, paving, or related construction operations
- 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
- Strong knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and materials
- Proven ability to manage crews and multiple projects simultaneously
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
- Problem‑solving and decision‑making under pressure
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work outdoors and visit jobsites regularly
Preferred
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification
- Experience with job costing and construction management software
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Physical Requirements
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
- Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely
- Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
- Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly