Operations Manager - Industrial Mechanical Construction (Process Piping) - O&G, Chemical, Minin[...]

Gryphon Oakwood; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gryphon Oakwood is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to provide operational leadership in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Industrial Manufacturing sectors. You will oversee project execution and workforce management across various projects.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of industrial construction experience, particularly in process piping, and will manage operational performance and client relationships while driving business growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial construction experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience managing capital projects within Oil & Gas, Chemical, Mining, or Industrial Manufacturing facilities.
• Strong background in process piping and mechanical construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations across multiple industrial construction projects.
• Drive safe, efficient, and profitable project execution from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, and field personnel.

Skills

Industrial construction management

Process piping

Project controls

Scheduling

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Operations Manager – Industrial Mechanical Construction (Process Piping) – O&G, Chemical, Mining & Industrial Manufacturing – Pascagoula, Mississippi

Gryphon Oakwood is currently partnered with a leading Industrial Mechanical Contractor seeking an experienced Operations Manager to be based in Pascagoula, Mississippi. This role will provide operational leadership across a portfolio of capital projects, maintenance programs, and turnaround activities within the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Mining, and Industrial Manufacturing sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project execution, operational performance, workforce management, client relationships, and business growth initiatives. The ideal individual will possess a strong background in industrial mechanical construction, with extensive experience managing process piping, equipment installation, and multidisciplinary construction projects in heavy industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations across multiple industrial construction projects.
• Drive safe, efficient, and profitable project execution from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, and field personnel.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, staffing, and resource planning efforts.
• Monitor project financial performance, schedules, productivity, and risk management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and business growth across the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial construction experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience managing capital projects within Oil & Gas, Chemical, Mining, Petrochemical, Power, or Industrial Manufacturing facilities.
• Strong background in process piping, mechanical construction, equipment setting, and industrial maintenance.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple projects and large field workforces simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.