Operations Manager: Construction & Efficiency Leader

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

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.