Operations/Project Manager

wnaengineering; Porterville (CA, PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Profit-sharing bonuses

401(k) with employer matching

Roth options

Project expense reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Professional memberships reimbursement

Lunch & team events

Generous paid time off

Healthcare, dental, vision & life with

HSA options

Parental leave

Job summary

WNA Engineering is seeking an experienced Operations & Project Manager to support organizational performance through operational analytics, project management, resource planning, and continuous process improvement for construction projects. This role ensures planning, coordination, and execution align with company objectives, client expectations, and standards.

The role requires coordination with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing building systems and involves site visits in Porterville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in operations, project management, business management or related leadership roles.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors and across teams.
• Strong understanding of how building systems are designed and ability to read construction documents.
• Proven understanding of project workflows, managing budgets, schedules and project documentation.
• Experience tracking and reporting key business performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in MS 365, project management software and other business reporting tools.
• Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity, professionalism and self awareness.
• Preferred: PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certifications.
• Preferred: Construction site experience and/or hands-on working knowledge of MEP/FP building systems.
• Physical requirements: climb stairs, using/carrying ladders, and a valid drivers license for driving to construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Support daily business operations to achieve organizational objectives.
• Manage and utilize key business metrics and operational indicators to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong communication, manage expectations and ensure deliverables align with client goals.
• Assist with implementation of new systems, technologies, and business initiatives.
• Maintain, create and curate relationships with clients and internal and external teams.
• Collaborate and coordinate across all disciplines daily and conduct site visits as needed.
• Manage projects, monitor budget costs, invoicing, and manage time placed on phases and change orders.
• Reviews proposals, define scopes clearly and manage changes.
• Support Project Engineers to ensure drawings and submittals meet WNA, industry and client standards.
• Manage project coordination, meetings, schedules, and deadlines.
• Communicates weekly with all project stakeholders and coordinate withall internal resources.

Skills

Operations management

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Engineering or related

Tools

MS 365

Project management software

Business reporting tools

Job description

WNA Engineering is a multi-faceted engineering design firm that supports the building construction industry where we hold pride with our motto:

Partnerships by Design

As we continue to grow, we stay true to the roots of our company culture, creating and thriving in a relaxed, collaborative environment where the team works together to deliver what matters most to our clients, turning their project needs into sustainable, energy efficient design solutions.

Your Impact

WNA is seeking an experienced Operations & Project Manager to support organizational performance through operational analytics, project management, resource planning, and continuous process improvement for construction projects across the markets we serve. This role ensures the planning, coordinating, and execution of projects align with company objectives, client expectations, and company standards. The Operations & Project Manager will have solid communication, collaboration, and leadership qualities and experience working on construction sites and/or hands-on experience and familiarity with HVAC, electrical and plumbing building systems. This role will work alongside executives and project engineers and play a key role is advancing our mission and vision. This opportunity is available at our Portersville office.

Role Priorities

• Support daily business operations to achieve organizational objectives
• Manage and utilize key business metrics and operational indicators to support continuous improvement
• Maintain strong communication, manage expectations and ensure deliverables align with client goals
• Assist with implementation of new systems, technologies, and business initiatives
  
• Maintain, create and curate relationships with clients and internal and external teams
• Collaborate and coordinate across all disciplines daily and conduct site visits as needed
• Manage projects, monitor budget costs, invoicing, and manage time placed on phases and change orders
  
• Reviews proposals, define scopes clearly and manage changes
• Support Project Engineers to ensure drawings and submittals meet WNA, industry and client standards
  
• Manage project coordination, meetings, schedules, and deadlines
  
• Communicates weekly with all project stakeholders and coordinate withall internal resources.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in operations, project management, business management or related leadership roles
  
• Experience managing multiple projects in various phases and proven ability coordinating with contractors, vendors and across teams
  
• Strong understanding of how building systems are designed and ability to read construction documents
• Proven understanding of project workflows, managing budgets, schedules and project documentation
• Experience tracking and reporting key business performance metrics
  
• Advanced proficiency in MS 365, project management software and other business reporting tools
  
• Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity, professionalism and self awareness
  
• Possesses excellent collaboration, facilitation, communication, and analytical skills
• Preferred: PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certifications
• Preferred: Construction site experience and/or hands-on working knowledge of MEP/FP building systems
• Physical requirements: climb stairs, using/carrying ladders, and a valid drivers license for driving to construction sites
  

Why WNA

Our firm continues to thrive in an ever-competitive industry where reputation matters. Progress your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed, today and into tomorrow.

What We Offer

WNA offers a market-competitive compensation and total benefits package that includes bonuses, medical coverage, retirement with Roth options, employer contributions, and schedules with family and flexibility in mind. Salaries are based on experience, qualifications and skills.

Financial and Professional Development

• Performance and Profit-sharing Bonuses
• Secure 401(k) with Employer Matching and Roth Options
• Project Expense and Travel (meals, mileage, etc.) Reimbursement
• Professional Memberships, Certifications and Licensures Reimbursement
• Collaborative mentorship culture with multi-level experienced engineers
• Internal, External Training, Cross-training & Lunch and Learns

Health and Personal Well-being

• Monthly Company Lunches and Annual Team Events
• Flexible Schedules and Generous Paid and Holiday Time Off
• Healthcare, Dental, Vision and Life Plans with HSA Options
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit

WNA's Core Values lend to its commitment to forever be a strong proponent of equal-opportunity employment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We are currently unable to support sponsorships.