Strategic Construction Operations Leader

Owens Ames Kimball; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Owens-Ames-Kimball is seeking an Operations Manager for our Castle Rock, CO office to bridge preconstruction and field execution. You will develop startup plans, identify risks, and ensure seamless project delivery from day one.

The ideal candidate brings 5-7+ years in commercial construction leadership, with expertise in planning, constructability reviews, scheduling, and risk management. Collaboration with project managers, superintendents, and design partners is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of leadership in commercial construction.
• Expertise in preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, scheduling.
• Proven ability to manage startup plans and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end project planning, including master schedules, logistics plans, phasing strategies, and procurement plans.
• Conduct constructability reviews to identify risks, design gaps, sequencing challenges, and operational concerns.
• Review project documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure scope clarity and execution readiness.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules that align design, procurement, labor, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Preconstruction teams to support successful project startup and mobilization.
• Evaluate subcontractor qualifications and support strategic partner selection during preconstruction.
• Identify, communicate, and help mitigate project risks before construction begins.
• Conduct site visits to verify conditions and support planning, logistics, and operational decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by promoting best practices and strengthening front-end processes.
• Ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to field operations through effective coordination and communication.

Skills

Preconstruction planning

Constructability reviews

Scheduling

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Client coordination

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Job description

Owens-Ames-Kimball is seeking an Operations Manager for our Castle Rock, CO office to bridge preconstruction and field execution. You will develop startup plans, identify risks, and ensure seamless project delivery from day one.

The ideal candidate brings 5-7+ years in commercial construction leadership, with expertise in planning, constructability reviews, scheduling, and risk management. Collaboration with project managers, superintendents, and design partners is essential.