Operations Manager — Field & Office Leader (Travel Required)

Wright-of-Sc; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright-of-Sc in Greenville, SC is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and optimize traffic control services. You will supervise the office and field teams, ensure on-time, safe service, and manage hiring, budgets, and client relations from the Greenville region.

The role requires coordinating field audits, safety trainings, and daily client visits within a 75-mile radius. A strong background in construction/traffic control operations and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Construction management experience preferred.
• Traffic control management experience preferred; fleet/logistics experience a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office and Office 365 suite.

Responsibilities

• Complete written reports on vehicular deficiencies, accidents, incidents, complaints, employee injuries, and other issues as required.
• Create and implement effective strategies to foster business growth.
• Oversee all office and field staff.
• Collaborate with Field Supervisors in site auditing and inspection to ensure all job sites are compliant and operating within protocols.
• Visit clients within a 75-mile radius of the office daily.
• Ability to spend 50% of time in the office and 50% in the field.
• Conduct safety meetings, document personnel issues, and maintain high morale to foster teamwork.
• Know and follow safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to Traffic Control.
• Generate management requested reports as needed.
• Build and maintain relations with current customers.
• Refer new customers to business development staff.
• Coordinate safety meetings and trainings, and conduct weekly meetings with Field Supervisors.
• Hire/terminate and document employees after communication and verification with Supervisors and HR.
• Oversee all purchases for the office, manage budgets with P&L awareness.
• Maintain inventory for operations in the field (trucks, GPS, signs, tablets, etc.).
• Maintain and account for vehicles and equipment at the office.
• Respond to incidents before or after business hours as needed.
• Be proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Understand all job functions for direct reports.
• Must work various shifts as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Traffic control management

MS Office / Office 365

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

LEAN/Kaizen

Verbal & written communication

Willing to travel

Tools

MS Office

Office 365

Job description

Wright-of-Sc in Greenville, SC is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and optimize traffic control services. You will supervise the office and field teams, ensure on-time, safe service, and manage hiring, budgets, and client relations from the Greenville region.

The role requires coordinating field audits, safety trainings, and daily client visits within a 75-mile radius. A strong background in construction/traffic control operations and Excel proficiency are essential.