Operations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is accountable for providing leadership and managerial oversight for field operations.  The incumbent will work closely with local leadership, the Sr VP, and EVP to develop strategies that effectively manage the operations and to evaluate expand into other business and industry segments.  This position is also accountable for leading the forward planning and decision making on upcoming projects.  The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Sales and Marketing effort and clearly communicating to their teams.   

 

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of the Company, which are centered on Quality, Safety, Production, and Customer Satisfaction (each of equal weight and importance) but, most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies and utilizes all technical skills with no guidance or supervision from others and serves as a technical resource for others.
• Exhibits the ability to effectively work closely with the EVP, VP Operations to achieve departmental business goals and objectives.
• Exhibits the ability to effectively work with Corporate Management, Division Management, Accounting, Project Managers, AGS, Superintendents, and other project team members to provide appropriate reporting/feedback on projects and to ensure success in project scheduling & coordination.
• Demonstrates ability to provide overall leadership, direction and planning for the regional area.
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately provide management with appropriate reporting/feedback on projects.

 

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of (15) years concrete construction industry experience is required with proven abilities and expertise in business unit leadership, project management, organizational development, operational planning, change management, business development, customer focus and achieving business objectives. In addition, the incumbent must have:

 

• Possesses the desired academic degrees, B.A/B.S. Degree in Business Management, Construction Management or related field and on-the-job training/knowledge.
• Displays proficiency and knowledge of project management, estimation or construction management, preferably in the concrete construction industry.
• Advanced construction management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, business acumen, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement business strategy for existing and future markets.
• Create and implement business plans.
• Communicate vision and strategy to field and office leadership.
• Ability to conduct SWOT analysis.
• Advanced tactical planning skills.

 

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace.  Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. 

 

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.  This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

 

This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive. 

 

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.  Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.