Self-Perform Operations Manager - Detroit

Turner Construction Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Michigan seeks a leader to oversee Self-Perform Operations (SPO) and hourly trade staff, driving operational excellence and integration of EH&S Building LIFE principles across SPO and projects.

You will develop SPO and BU plans, implement Profit Plan, ensure safety and compliance, and align SPO with BU goals while advancing career development and performance evaluations for SPO staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited and credentialed degree program.
• 10 years of Building Construction experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Thorough understanding of Commercial Construction industry and participating markets.
• In-depth knowledge of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit specific scopes of work and trades.
• Drive to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and build teams.
• Leadership and ability to establish and execute course or plan.
• Management experience.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participation in construction industry professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit and hourly trade staff.
• Promote integration of EH&S Building LIFE principles within SPO to strive for zero incidents.
• Develop SPO business plan and contingency plan with BU plan and strategy.
• Apply business plan to develop and implement Profit Plan with GM alignment.
• Ensure adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance across SPO BU and projects.
• Create internal networks to maximize SPO opportunities for SPO to service BU prime projects.
• Bridge SPO and BU Preconstruction to maximize SPO opportunities and contribute trade expertise.
• Promote One Turner to communicate and support BU, clients, and company objectives.
• Collaborate with BU to share SPO information via newsletters and spotlights.
• Lead progression and succession planning for SPO staff with HR.
• Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee, and pricing decisions.
• Drive operational excellence to ensure success within SPO opportunities.
• Oversee financial and asset protection procedures; ensure reporting and risks.
• Plan, forecast, and manage G&A for SPO business unit.
• Participate in community and professional organizations with BU staff.
• Implement Turner Tools and Process in SPO BU (e.g. SAP, T4, Profit Plan, Lean, BIM).
• Other activities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Learning agility

Professional involvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

T4

Lean

BIM

Job description

• Division: Michigan
• Project Location(s): Detroit, MI 48202 USA
• Minimum Years Experience:
• Travel Involved:
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Experienced
• Education:
• Job Family: Construction
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt

If you picture yourself doinggreat thingsthat make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a120-yearhistory spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse,equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technicalexpertiseof our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply andlet’sdogreat thingstogether!

Position Description

Provide overall leadership of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) and hourly trade staff. Develop and promote operational excellence while supporting projects and clients.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit and staff.
• Promote complete integration of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Building L.I.F.E. principles within SPO unit to strive for zero incidents amongst SPO and all staff.
• Develop SPO business plan and contingency plan in coordination with overall business unit (BU) plan and strategy.
• Apply business plan to develop and implement annual Profit Plan in alignment with General Manager (GM) and establish evaluation process to achieve stated goals.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance requirements throughout SPO BU and associated projects.
• Create internal network to maximize opportunities for SPO to service BU prime projects and clients.
• Bridge SPO and BU Preconstruction departments to maximize opportunities for SPO to service prime projects and contribute trade expertise for BU.
• Promote philosophy of ‘One Turner’ to communicate, collaborate, and support BU, clients, and company objectives.
• Collaborate with BU to share and contribute SPO information through newsletters, good news, and employee spotlights.
• Together with HR, lead strategy for progression and succession of SPO staff.
• Produce and communicate performance evaluations and career development strategies for SPO staff.
• Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee, and pricing decisions. Provide recommendations and collaborate with GM to support final decisions.
• Drive operational excellence to ensure success within each SPO opportunity.
• Establish and maintain procedures to protect financial assets in collaboration with overall BU. Oversee and approval of all financial reports, compliance with company policy and timely reporting of known risks.
• Establish and maintain procedures to protect physical assets within SPO BU. Guide capital asset processes and procedures for procuring and liquidating physical assets and ensure ethical standards with management of physical assets.
• Plan, forecast, and manage G&A for SPO business unit.
• Participate in community and professional organizations with assistance and involvement by business unit senior staff.
• Implement Turner Tools and Process in SPO BU (e.g. SAP, T4, Profit Plan, Lean, and BIM).
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited and credentialed degree program and 10 years of Building Construction experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• Thorough understanding of Commercial Construction industry and participating markets
• In-depth knowledge of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit specific scopes of work and trades
• Drive to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and build teams
• Leadership and ability to establish and execute course or plan
• Management experience
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Active participation in construction industry professional organizations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.