Operational Excellence Manager

Operational Excellence Manager

Company: COLAS USA Job Location: DUNCAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA Type of Contract: Regular

Colas Inc. is the corporate office of Colas USA, a materials and heavy highway/infrastructure leader that began operations in 1979 with the acquisition of Barrett Paving Materials. The headquarters office of Colas Inc. is located in Morristown, New Jersey, but our employees also work within our eight (8) subsidiary companies operating throughout the United States from New York to Alaska. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled individual with an extensive background in transportation infrastructure construction and project management. As a key member of the Colas Operations Network team, the candidate will be directly involved in the development and/or modification of construction project management processes to be utilized by our subsidiaries that operate nationwide. The candidate will also work extensively with Colas' Talent Management group to develop highly structured training modules for both in-person and virtual delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development of construction operation processes across multiple brands, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and understand best construction practices across different brands and regions.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs to internal teams for implementing best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Travel to various project sites (approximately 25% travel) to provide on-site support, conduct assessments, and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Track project performance metrics and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred but not required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil construction management or operations (including estimating, scheduling, risk management, change/claim management, contracts, stake holder relationships) Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge of current construction best management practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication, coaching experience, and interpersonal skills. Willingness and ability to travel 25% across the United States.

What we offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with diverse teams across multiple brands. Professional development and training opportunities. A dynamic and collaborative work environment.