Structural Concrete Operations Manager

Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC in Avon, IN, is seeking an Erection Operations Manager to lead the Structural Concrete Division. The role directs safety, schedules, budgets, and field operations across projects nationwide, with 25–40% site visits and strong collaboration with executive leadership and project teams.

You will develop divisional strategies, mentor field leaders, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement in productivity and profitability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural concrete construction.
• 5+ years of leadership overseeing multiple projects or divisions.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Structural Concrete Division, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Develop strategies to grow divisional profitability and long‑term sustainability.
• Set performance expectations and standard operating practices across projects.
• Mentor superintendents and foremen and support workforce development.
• Own divisional budgets, forecasts, and productivity metrics.
• Analyze performance data to identify risks and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper staffing, planning, and resource availability for projects.
• Monitor schedules, production, and field execution; address deficiencies.
• Visit projects 25–40% of time to support teams and reinforce standards.
• Build strong relationships with leadership and field personnel.
• Standardize best practices and improve productivity and quality.
• Evaluate labor tracking, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and growth initiatives.
• Support business development with operational input on opportunities and risks.
• Identify root causes of challenges and implement solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Budgets & Forecasts

Project Planning

Labor Productivity

Safety Compliance

Communication

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Why Join Us

At Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, we believe success is driven by hard work, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our projects are both challenging and rewarding-giving you the opportunity to tackle complex tasks, lead dynamic teams, and make a lasting impact. Whether in the field or office, you'll join a team that values ambition, skill, and dedication, where your contributions are appreciated and your career can grow.

Company Overview

Headquartered in Avon, Indiana, Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC is a nationally recognized leader in the steel water storage tank industry. We design, fabricate, and field-erect water storage tanks for clients across the United States. Our commitment to safety, quality, and project excellence sets us apart as a trusted partner in the infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for the Structural Concrete Division, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support divisional growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
• Establish performance expectations, accountability standards, and consistent operating practices across all structural concrete projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop superintendents, foremen, and future field leaders while supporting succession planning and workforce development.
• Maintain ownership of divisional budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, equipment utilization, production rates, and overall financial performance.
• Analyze project and divisional performance metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions needed to improve results.
• Ensure projects are properly staffed, planned, equipped, and supported with the resources required for successful execution.
• Monitor project schedules, production goals, resource allocation, and field execution while proactively addressing operational deficiencies.
• Conduct regular field visits, spending approximately 25-40% of working time evaluating operations, supporting project teams, and reinforcing company expectations.
• Build strong working relationships with executive leadership, project management, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Standardize best practices and develop systems that improve productivity, quality, communication, project controls, and profitability.
• Evaluate labor tracking, forecasting, production reporting, and operational processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Participate in annual business planning, budgeting, staffing, equipment planning, and growth initiatives.
• Support business development and estimating efforts by providing operational input regarding project opportunities, resource requirements, and potential risks.
• Identify root causes of operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions that improve divisional performance and accountability.

Benefits & Pay

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement
• Strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly visit and navigate active construction sites
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and navigate uneven terrain for extended periods
• Ability to remain in field environments for extended periods while observing operations and supporting project teams
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Combination of office and active construction site environments
• Approximately 25-40% travel to project sites
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, construction equipment, noise, dust, and active field operations
• Flexibility to work extended or non-traditional hours when required to support project and operational needs

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural concrete construction
• 5+ years of leadership experience overseeing multiple projects, operational teams, or a construction division
• Experience managing large-scale industrial, commercial, or heavy civil concrete operations
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, labor productivity, schedules, equipment utilization, and operational performance
• Strong understanding of structural concrete means and methods, project planning, scheduling, and resource management
• Ability to analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, productivity metrics, and key performance indicators
• Experience evaluating operational performance and implementing corrective actions
• Working knowledge of project controls, estimating principles, and construction operations
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and implement process improvements
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, resolve conflicts, and collaborate effectively with executive leadership, project teams, and field personnel
• Experience developing, coaching, and mentoring field leaders and management personnel
• Ability to balance field realities with financial and organizational objectives
• Willingness to travel regularly to active project sites

This position is currently accepting applications.

Erection Operations Manager in Avon, IN