SPO Operations Leader – Construction

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

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.