Strategic Construction Operations & Projects Lead

wnaengineering; Porterville (CA, PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Profit-sharing bonuses

401(k) with employer matching

Roth options

Project expense reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Professional memberships reimbursement

Lunch & team events

Generous paid time off

Healthcare, dental, vision & life with

HSA options

Parental leave

Job summary

WNA Engineering is seeking an experienced Operations & Project Manager to support organizational performance through operational analytics, project management, resource planning, and continuous process improvement for construction projects. This role ensures planning, coordination, and execution align with company objectives, client expectations, and standards.

The role requires coordination with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing building systems and involves site visits in Porterville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in operations, project management, business management or related leadership roles.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors and across teams.
• Strong understanding of how building systems are designed and ability to read construction documents.
• Proven understanding of project workflows, managing budgets, schedules and project documentation.
• Experience tracking and reporting key business performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in MS 365, project management software and other business reporting tools.
• Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity, professionalism and self awareness.
• Preferred: PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certifications.
• Preferred: Construction site experience and/or hands-on working knowledge of MEP/FP building systems.
• Physical requirements: climb stairs, using/carrying ladders, and a valid drivers license for driving to construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Support daily business operations to achieve organizational objectives.
• Manage and utilize key business metrics and operational indicators to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong communication, manage expectations and ensure deliverables align with client goals.
• Assist with implementation of new systems, technologies, and business initiatives.
• Maintain, create and curate relationships with clients and internal and external teams.
• Collaborate and coordinate across all disciplines daily and conduct site visits as needed.
• Manage projects, monitor budget costs, invoicing, and manage time placed on phases and change orders.
• Reviews proposals, define scopes clearly and manage changes.
• Support Project Engineers to ensure drawings and submittals meet WNA, industry and client standards.
• Manage project coordination, meetings, schedules, and deadlines.
• Communicates weekly with all project stakeholders and coordinate withall internal resources.

Skills

Operations management

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Engineering or related

Tools

MS 365

Project management software

Business reporting tools

Job description

WNA Engineering is seeking an experienced Operations & Project Manager to support organizational performance through operational analytics, project management, resource planning, and continuous process improvement for construction projects. This role ensures planning, coordination, and execution align with company objectives, client expectations, and standards.

The role requires coordination with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing building systems and involves site visits in Porterville.