SPO Operations Leader – Construction Excellence

Turner Construction Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Seattle seeks an experienced leader to oversee Self-Perform Operations (SPO). You will lead SPO staff, integrate EH&S LIFE principles, and drive strategic plans aligned with BU goals.

The role emphasizes safety, ethics, and financial stewardship across projects. Responsibilities include building plans, risk management, contract negotiations, and cross‑team collaboration to maximize opportunities for SPO to support prime projects.

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

• Lead and manage Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit and staff.
• Promote EH&S Building LIFE principles within SPO unit to strive for zero incidents amongst SPO and all staff.
• Develop SPO business plan and contingency plan in coordination with BU plan and strategy.
• Apply business plan to develop and implement annual Profit Plan in alignment with GM and establish evaluation process to achieve goals.
• Ensure adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance requirements throughout SPO BU and projects.
• Create internal network to maximize opportunities for SPO to service BU prime projects and clients.
• Bridge SPO and BU Preconstruction to maximize opportunities and contribute trade expertise for BU.
• Promote 'One Turner' to communicate, collaborate, and support BU, clients, and company objectives.
• Collaborate with BU to share SPO information through newsletters, good news, and employee spotlights.
• 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; collaborate with GM for final decisions.
• Drive operational excellence to ensure success within each SPO opportunity.
• Establish procedures to protect financial assets with BU; oversee and approve financial reports and risk reporting.
• Establish procedures to protect physical assets within SPO BU; guide capital asset processes.
• Plan, forecast, and manage G&A for SPO business unit.
• Participate in community and professional organizations with BU senior staff.
• Implement Turner Tools and Process in SPO BU (e.g. SAP, T4, Profit Plan, Lean, BIM).
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Seattle seeks an experienced leader to oversee Self-Perform Operations (SPO). You will lead SPO staff, integrate EH&S LIFE principles, and drive strategic plans aligned with BU goals.

The role emphasizes safety, ethics, and financial stewardship across projects. Responsibilities include building plans, risk management, contract negotiations, and cross‑team collaboration to maximize opportunities for SPO to support prime projects.