Senior Construction Project Operations Lead

Palmer Consulting Firm; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Nashville is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee project teams and ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in construction project management, particularly in commercial or industrial projects, with excellent organizational and communication skills. This challenging role offers a clear career path and the opportunity to maintain strong customer relationships throughout various project phases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in construction project management.
• Experience on projects over 1 million dollars.
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and develop the project team.
• Engage in overall project planning and set team expectations.
• Communicate project status to appropriate parties.
• Validate project status and make recommendations.
• Direct manpower resources for execution goals.
• Maintain customer relationships throughout the project.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft programs

Good organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Seeking an Operations Manager to join the team. The Operations Manager works closely with multiple project teams and provides operational support to ensure a positive outcome for the project.

This is an exciting and challenging role for which there is a career path.

Key Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the supervision, direction, communication, and development of the project team.

* Engages the development of an overall project plan and sets expectations for the project team.

* Takes ownership of the project information and is able to deliver project status to appropriate parties.

* Validates project status and makes recommendations to ensure that execution goals are met.

* Directs and aligns manpower resources to meet execution goals.

* Makes sure that the project team is following the defined processes and that individuals are acting per their role and responsibility.

* Maintains customer relationships by staying engaged with the customer throughout the project.

* Communicates with customer management to resolve any conflicts or issues that arise throughout the phases of the project.

Requirements and Qualifications:

* Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook.

* Good organizational and communication skills.

* 8+ years of progressive experience in construction project management.

* Seeking someone with a variety of project types with an emphasis on Commercial/Industrial.

* General knowledge of construction principles/practices required with experience on projects over 1 million dollars.

* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering (will look at someone without this)