Operations Manager - Structural Steel

Tri State General Contractors; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Car Allowance

Job summary

Champion Metal Works in Escondido, CA, seeks an experienced operations leader to oversee daily field and shop activities, drive safety, and ensure quality workmanship across structural steel erection and fabrication projects. You will manage estimates, schedules, manpower, equipment, and material requirements while coordinating procurement and project execution for on-time, on-budget results.

This role requires strong supervisory ability, blueprints literacy, and collaboration with general

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in structural steel erection, fabrication, or a related construction field.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience overseeing field and/or shop personnel.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection processes, fabrication operations, and construction sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Experience with project estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and material procurement.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, jobsite safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, spreadsheets, and scheduling software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations, productivity, and performance of all field and shop personnel.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and accountability to employees.
• Maintain a strong presence in the field and shop to ensure quality workmanship, efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of structural steel erection and fabrication operations.
• Prepare and manage project estimates, schedules, manpower, equipment, and material requirements.
• Coordinate material procurement, fabrication activities, and project execution to support timely project completion.
• Monitor project progress and operational performance to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and communicate project requirements, expectations, and schedules to field personnel.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Resolve operational, project, and customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contract requirements, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprints literacy

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations, productivity, and performance of all field and shop personnel.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and accountability to employees.
• Maintain a strong presence in the field and shop to ensure quality workmanship, efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of structural steel erection and fabrication operations.
• Prepare and manage project estimates, schedules, manpower, equipment, and material requirements.
• Coordinate material procurement, fabrication activities, and project execution to support timely project completion.
• Monitor project progress and operational performance to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and communicate project requirements, expectations, and schedules to field personnel.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers, field personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Resolve operational, project, and customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contract requirements, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in structural steel erection, fabrication, or a related construction field.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience overseeing field and/or shop personnel.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel erection processes, fabrication operations, and construction sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Experience with project estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and material procurement.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, jobsite safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, spreadsheets, and scheduling software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

About Us

At Champion Metal Works, we're more than a steel contractor, we're a team of builders, problem-solvers, and craftsmen dedicated to helping our customers succeed. As a leading structural steel, sheet metal, and stainless-steel contractor, we support commercial construction projects throughout California and are continuing to grow our presence in Arizona.

Based in Escondido, California, we partner with general contractors, developers, and owners to deliver high-quality fabrication and installation services with a focus on safety, reliability, and precision. Whether it's a complex structural steel package or custom architectural metalwork, we take pride in delivering exceptional results and keeping projects moving forward.

Our success is built on teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Car Allowance

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the department and company. To perform this job successfully, the perfect candidate will possess a proficient level of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed within this description. Please note, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise with the company.