Strategic Operations Leader - Mission-Critical Construction

Shimmick Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

FSA/HSA options

Employer paid STD/LTD & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Shimmick Corporation is seeking an Operations Manager for the Mission Critical Division to steer growth and drive excellence across demanding, data-centric construction programs. Reporting to the Senior VP, you will shape strategy, mentor teams, and foster long-term client relationships while delivering projects safely and profitably.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, business development, and technical oversight of data centers, semiconductors, and other high-performance facilities as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field plus 15+ years of experience.
• Proven success building and leading high-performing project teams.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, scheduling, project controls, estimating, procurement, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to travel nationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive operational oversight for multiple mission critical projects.
• Sponsor and mentor Project Managers and Directors to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
• Drive project controls including cost management, scheduling, risk management, contract administration, change management, and procurement strategy.
• Lead project reviews, forecasting, and executive reporting for major projects.
• Ensure operational consistency across all Mission Critical projects through standardized processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish goals, metrics, and long-term initiatives.
• Identify operational risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support staffing plans, succession planning, and workforce development for a growing division.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing project management teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Scheduling

Client Relationship

Data Center Construction

Electrical/Mechanical Systems

Education

Bachelors in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

CMiC

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Shimmick Corporation is seeking an Operations Manager for the Mission Critical Division to steer growth and drive excellence across demanding, data-centric construction programs. Reporting to the Senior VP, you will shape strategy, mentor teams, and foster long-term client relationships while delivering projects safely and profitably.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, business development, and technical oversight of data centers, semiconductors, and other high-performance facilities as