Operations Manager Kapaa, HI 96746 10/25/2026

Williams Construction, LLC; Kapaa (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视ion

401k with company match

Job summary

Williams Construction LLC on Kauai seeks an Operational Rockstar to join our design-build team. The Operations Manager will focus on people and processes, leading a diverse team and acting as a liaison between leadership, the owner, and clients.

You will analyze workflows, implement improvements, mentor staff, and sustain a high-energy, collaborative culture in a small company. Candidates must desire to live and work on Kauai.

Qualifications

• 7+ years working as an Operations Manager, Project Manager, or similar role in Construction or Hospitality Operations
• 5 - 7 years of experience managing diverse, cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of increasing productivity, improving communication, and streamlining processes
• Basic knowledge of Human Resource processes and procedures
• World-class communication skills with the ability to be a conduit between team members, leadership, the owner, and clients
• Flexible and resilient personality
• Humble, selfless, and relatable leader who leads with their finger on the pulse of the business
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and motivate a team for peak performance
• A fantastic sense of humor and a desire to work as a team for a small company
• The desire to live and work on Kauai

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations (focusing on people and processes) of a luxury residential design-build firm
• Lead and manage a team of up to 40 team members, including Project Managers, Tradesmen, Designers, Architects, and Administrative Support personnel
• Act as the liaison between the leadership team and the owner
• Analyze processes and systems and make recommendations to increase efficiency and productivity
• Enrich the company culture and support the morale of the team through personalized, hands-on management
• Maintain a general knowledge of the status of all projects
• Recommend and implement leadership development opportunities
• Act as the company captain - constantly checking on the morale, productivity, and effectiveness of the team

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Effective communication

HR basics

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring/training

Kauai relocation

Job description

Williams Construction is a design-build firm on the island of Kauai. We conceptualize, design, and build beautiful homes in one of the world's most stunning locations. We are looking for an Operational Rockstar to join our team. The ideal Operations Manager candidate has a passion for training, leading, and mentoring, with an inexhaustible energy to improve people and processes systems.

Required skills and experience:

• 7+ years working as an Operations Manager, Project Manager, or similar role in Construction or Hospitality Operations
• 5 - 7 years of experience managing diverse, cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of increasing productivity, improving communication, and streamlining processes
• Basic knowledge of Human Resource processes and procedures
• World-class communication skills with the ability to be a conduit between team members, leadership, the owner, and clients
• Flexible and resilient personality
• Humble, selfless, and relatable leader who leads with their finger on the pulse of the business
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and motivate a team for peak performance
• A fantastic sense of humor and a desire to work as a team for a small company
• The desire to live and work on Kauai

As the Operations Manager, you will:

• Manage the daily operations (focusing on people and processes) of a luxury residential design-build firm
• Lead and manage a team of up to 40 team members, including Project Managers, Tradesmen, Designers, Architects, and Administrative Support personnel
• Act as the liaison between the leadership team and the owner
• Analyze processes and systems and make recommendations to increase efficiency and productivity
• Enrich the company culture and support the morale of the team through personalized, hands-on management
• Maintain a general knowledge of the status of all projects
• Recommend and implement leadership development opportunities
• Act as the company captain - constantly checking on the morale, productivity, and effectiveness of the team

Our competitive compensation package includes

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans for employees
• 401k with company match

This is not a remote position. Candidates must reside on Kauai or be planning to relocate.