Operations Manager

As the Operations Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all on-site activities for our construction projects. Your role involves managing the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient project execution, maintaining a safe working environment, and fostering positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members. With your expertise in construction and strong leadership skills, you play a critical role in delivering projects within budget and schedule. You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the asphalt and concrete industry.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, organize, and direct construction activities on-site to ensure adherence to project plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring their work is performed to quality standards and within project requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and any changes.
• Understand production rates for asphalt milling, paving, patching, crackfill, sealcoat, line striping & concrete.
• Lead, manage and delegate tasks to a team of construction personnel, including foremen, superintendents, project managers, and field laborers.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the on-site team, ensuring high performance, productivity, and quality workmanship.
• Delegate tasks effectively, set clear expectations, and monitor individual and team performance.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and take appropriate measures to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure construction work meets or exceeds established standards and specifications.
• Perform regular inspections and review workmanship to identify and address any deficiencies promptly.
• Collaborate with project management and management teams to resolve any construction-related issues.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Address client concerns, requests, and inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Regularly communicate project progress, changes, and updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and customer satisfaction.
• Host weekly Operations meetings every Friday at 9:00 AM.
• Schedule jobs appropriately with the Operations Coordinator according to the scope of work, location, payment terms/contract specifications, production/budget goals and job needs to maximize job profitability and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with the Operations Coordinator to ensure schedule/reschedule email communications are sent to customers and team members.
• Make decisions to cease work due to weather by 6:00 AM.
• Coordinate with the Sales manager to generate Purchase Orders/Buyouts for projects that need subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the Operations Coordinator to schedule and notify subcontractors of work schedule providing site & phasing maps, plant locations, material specifics and phasing plans.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience in asphalt maintenance, paving, or related construction operations
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and materials
• Proven ability to manage crews and multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver's license
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work outdoors and visit jobsites regularly

Preferred

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Experience with job costing and construction management software
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Physical Requirements : (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands :

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions :

• Low temperatures: Rarely
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Never
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Never
• Office environment: Constantly

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.