The Opportunity: Operations Manager
Location: Syracuse, NY
Company Overview
This is an opportunity to join a well-established specialty contractor supporting complex construction projects across a large metropolitan market. The organization partners closely with project teams to deliver technically demanding work while maintaining a strong commitment to operational discipline, safety, and long-term project performance.
The environment is collaborative and execution-focused, offering leaders the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening operations, supporting project teams, and driving consistent performance across multiple active projects.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
The Operations Manager will partner closely with division leadership and be responsible for supporting operational execution across multiple projects, including:
Supporting day-to-day operational performance across multiple active projects
- Providing leadership and guidance to Project Managers and project teams
- Maintaining visibility into project schedules, production, and financial performance
- Identifying operational challenges early and helping implement solutions
- Reviewing project estimates, contracts, and scope to support strong execution
- Monitoring project performance including cost tracking and forecasting
- Participating in project coordination, change management, and purchasing decisions
- Maintaining regular presence on project sites to stay connected to field operations
- Supporting collaboration between internal teams including engineering and project support groups
- Reinforcing operational discipline, safety standards, and best practices across projects
Key Qualifications and Skills
- Operational Leadership: Experience supporting large or complex construction projects and providing leadership to project teams.
- Project Oversight: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining visibility into schedule, cost, and execution.
- Team Development: Strong leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to support and develop Project Managers and field leadership.
- Operational Execution: Ability to identify project challenges early and implement solutions that maintain strong project performance.
- Collaboration: Comfortable working closely with internal teams, field leadership, and project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
Experience Level
- Experience in construction, specialty contracting, or related project environments
- Experience managing or supporting complex construction projects
- Experience overseeing multiple project teams and coordinating field operations
- Experience supporting operational performance across active project portfolios
Compensation: Low-to-mid $200K range depending on experience and leadership background.