Senior Operations Manager, Construction & Fabrication

L&L Metal Fabrication; Tontitown (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits package

Performance bonuses

Job summary

L&L Metal Fabrication in Tontitown, AR, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to bridge executive leadership with shop and field operations. You will lead, supervise, and report on project progress, budgets, and safety, ensuring quality and timeliness across all sites.

Candidates should have 10+ years in construction/fabrication, strong welding and fabrication background, and the ability to read drawings and manage both shop and field teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in construction, fabrication, or millwright operations.
• Strong welding and metal fabrication background.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Leadership and ability to manage both shop and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between executives and shop/field operations.
• Supervise the Shop Manager, Project Managers, and Field Crew Leaders.
• Monitor project status, budgets, schedules, and deliverables; provide timely reporting to executives.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate progress, verify percent complete, and resolve issues.
• Coordinate fabrication and field needs to keep projects on track.
• Review drawings, blueprints, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Implement and manage job tracking systems, workflows, and operational reporting.
• Lead operational meetings and enforce accountability across teams.
• Uphold safety standards and ensure OSHA compliance across all job sites.
• Occasionally assist with hands-on work (fabrication/welding) if required.
• Support hiring, training, and performance management of shop and field leadership staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget tracking

Interpreting drawings

Project management software

MS Office

Education

Degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Certifications such as PMP, CWI, or OSHA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

L&L Metal Fabrication in Tontitown, AR, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to bridge executive leadership with shop and field operations. You will lead, supervise, and report on project progress, budgets, and safety, ensuring quality and timeliness across all sites.

Candidates should have 10+ years in construction/fabrication, strong welding and fabrication background, and the ability to read drawings and manage both shop and field teams.