Structural Concrete Operations Manager

Job Description

Job 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