Concrete Operations Lead

Job Description This person will be responsible for overseeing the complete project execution process, ensuring both operational and financial success across a diverse portfolio of construction projects. This role drives consistent execution of project processes, builds and develops high-performing teams, and maintains strong customer relationships to support a robust backlog and long-term organizational goals. The position offers the opportunity to work on projects in industrial and manufacturing facilities, healthcare, educational institutions, chip plants, and data centers, contributing to large-scale concrete construction and supporting significant annual revenue. With a nationwide footprint and extensive project volume, this role provides substantial opportunities to develop skills, grow a career, and deliver projects beyond expectations. Responsibilities Drive financial and operational outcomes across assigned projects to meet or exceed performance targets, proactively addressing challenges to maintain project success. Hold project teams accountable to the expectations, structure, and processes defined in the Project Execution Process (PEP), reinforcing execution discipline through regular engagement, coaching, and feedback. Promote consistency and continuous improvement across projects by standardizing processes and encouraging best practices in planning and execution. Build and maintain high-performing teams by creating a talent plan for the area of focus and developing team members to execute projects with operational excellence, collaboration, and accountability. Plan and allocate resources effectively, including manpower, materials, and support functions, to meet project execution goals and maintain schedule and budget commitments. Develop and sustain strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle and fostering opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships. Provide preconstruction support by offering input on targeted work based on team capabilities, capacity, and timelines. Validate estimate details, including project scope, schedule, logistics, and supplier quotes, ensuring alignment with customer needs and profitability objectives. Participate in project preparation and customer presentation meetings to support successful project acquisition and clear understanding of project expectations. Ensure project teams receive all necessary information for effective planning and execution, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk considerations. Validate project plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies, engaging and utilizing Centers of Excellence (COE) resources as needed. Supervise planning meetings to ensure detailed and actionable plans are developed, addressing high-risk items and aligning with project objectives and customer requirements. Validate and oversee customer plan presentation (CPP) meetings, ensuring customer expectations are clearly addressed and follow-up actions are documented and communicated. Collaborate with project leaders to align project teams and customer teams for smooth coordination and communication throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with established plans, taking proactive action to address deviations in safety, quality, schedule, or financial performance. Conduct regular project meetings to review safety, quality, schedule, financials, manpower, and customer satisfaction, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly. Monitor cash flow, insurance claims, and financial projections, ensuring that risks are identified early and mitigation strategies are implemented effectively. Supervise monthly financial reviews, validating projections, analyzing variances, and discussing outcomes and corrective actions with leadership. Present project financials clearly and transparently to leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to improve performance. Develop and execute talent development plans for the project team, including mentoring project engineers and interns to support their professional growth. Oversee the onboarding and integration of new team members, ensuring they understand organizational goals, project requirements, and standard processes. Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all projects and teams. Essential Skills Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction project management. Proven ability to manage construction projects with values exceeding $1 million. General knowledge of construction principles and practices, including preconstruction, estimation, and project execution. Hands-on experience in concrete construction and broader construction management activities. Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel for documentation, reporting, and analysis. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred. Experience in commercial construction, industrial construction, and concrete construction across diverse sectors such as industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, healthcare, educational institutions, chip plants, and data centers. Experience providing preconstruction support, including estimation, scope validation, logistics planning, and supplier coordination. Ability to interpret and validate detailed estimates, schedules, and project logistics to ensure alignment with customer expectations and profitability goals. Experience working with structured project execution processes and frameworks such as a Project Execution Process (PEP). Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr. 401(k) 401(k) matching Medical insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Short-term disability insurance Long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. 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