We're looking for a hands-on operational leader to help drive the next phase of growth for a well-established commercial construction company. We're looking for someone who can lead crews, improve operations, build accountability, and partner with ownership to help scale the business. If you've successfully managed field operations, crews, equipment, scheduling, and construction teams, we'd love to speak with you.
Operations Manager Benefits
Company vehicle
Health insurance for employee and family
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunity to join the leadership team of a growing organization
Long-term advancement potential into senior operational leadership
Operations Manager Responsibilities
Lead daily operations across crews
Manage manpower planning, scheduling, equipment, and logistics
Coordinate with estimators, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
Drive accountability and performance across field leadership and crews
Support hiring, coaching, and development of team members
Improve communication between field operations and office leadership
Manage operational challenges, scheduling changes, and change orders
Implement systems, processes, and operational improvements
Partner with ownership on strategic growth initiatives and business planning
Operations Manager Requirements
Experience leading operations within civil construction, excavation, site development, utilities, or related construction industries
Proven experience managing multiple crews, supervisors, foremen, and field personnel
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Experience with scheduling, manpower planning, equipment management, and project coordination
Ability to build trust and accountability with long-tenured employees and field teams
Comfortable balancing office leadership responsibilities with field presence
Experience improving operational processes and driving efficiency
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Spanish-speaking ability is a plus
Growth-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to make a significant impact on a company's future success.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Saint Louis, MO
Skills
Business Growthunmatched
Business Planunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Commercial Constructionunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Scheduleunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Entrepreneurshipunmatched
Excavationunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Operational Communicationsunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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