Operations Manager

Actalent; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an Operations Manager to integrate across departments, drive accountability, and oversee project and operational performance. The role focuses on aligning priorities, improving efficiency, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and profitably.

This hybrid position requires leadership to turn vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes, with a strong emphasis on construction-related operations and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management with cross-department alignment.
• Ability to execute plans effectively and drive results through others.
• Strong project management experience, preferably in construction or interior demolition.
• Excellent communication for multi-department updates.
• High accountability for operational and project outcomes.
• Advanced problem-solving for company-wide issues.
• Structured and organized in dynamic environments.
• Experience with construction operations and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Align departments and teams to communicate and execute company priorities and goals.
• Drive accountability by setting expectations, monitoring performance, and following through.
• Oversee project performance to ensure safe, on-time, and profitable delivery.
• Coordinate resources across departments to support ongoing projects and operations.
• Identify and solve company-wide operational issues and improve workflows.
• Improve operational efficiency by analyzing processes and implementing best practices.
• Support long-term growth by translating leadership vision into actionable plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to align operational activities with strategy.
• Provide leadership that brings structure and drives results.
• Monitor financial aspects of operations and projects to ensure cost control.
• Plan and manage resource allocation to meet project demands.

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Communication

Accountability

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Construction operations

Financial oversight

Resource planning

Leadership

Tools

EOS framework

Job description

Job Title: Operations ManagerJob Description

The Operations Manager serves as a key integrator across the organization, aligning departments, driving accountability, and overseeing both project and operational performance. This role works closely with leadership to coordinate resources, resolve company-wide issues, and improve operational efficiency. The Operations Manager ensures that company priorities, processes, and goals are executed effectively so projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and profitably, while supporting sustainable long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Align departments and teams to ensure company priorities, processes, and goals are clearly communicated and consistently executed.
• Drive accountability across the organization by setting expectations, monitoring performance, and following through on commitments.
• Oversee project performance to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and profitably, particularly within construction and interior demolition operations.
• Coordinate resources across multiple departments to support ongoing projects and day-to-day operations.
• Identify and solve company-wide operational issues, removing obstacles and improving workflows.
• Improve operational efficiency by analyzing processes, recommending changes, and implementing best practices.
• Support long-term business growth by turning leadership vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to align operational activities with strategic objectives.
• Provide strong leadership that brings structure to complex environments and drives results through others.
• Monitor financial aspects of operations and projects, ensuring effective oversight and cost control.
• Plan and manage resource allocation to meet project demands and operational needs.
• Enhance customer service by ensuring operational processes support high-quality service delivery.
• Participate in planning meetings and occasional onsite visits with leadership to review progress and address operational needs.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in operations management, with a focus on aligning departments and driving accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to execute plans effectively and drive results through others.
• Strong project management experience, preferably within construction or interior demolition environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey expectations and updates across multiple departments.
• High level of accountability and ownership over operational and project outcomes.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex, company-wide issues.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to bring structure to complex and dynamic environments.
• Experience in construction operations and familiarity with industry-specific processes and challenges.
• Financial oversight capabilities related to project and operational performance.
• Experience with resource planning and process improvement initiatives.
• Decisive and results-oriented approach, with the ability to turn vision into measurable outcomes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework is a plus.
• Background in customer service within an operational or project-based environment.
• Experience in interior demolition or related construction specialties.
• Interest in growing with the company long term and contributing to business growth and strategy.
• Ability to collaborate closely with leadership and influence organizational direction.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment with no regular travel required. The Operations Manager primarily works from office or remote settings, with occasional meetings at different sites to collaborate with the owner and leadership team and participate in planning sessions. The work focuses on construction and interior demolition operations, requiring close coordination with project teams and office-based staff in a professional, results-driven environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $49.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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