Operations Manager (Construction & Project Management)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Operations Manager (Construction & Project Management)

Employment Type: Full Time, Direct Hire

Annual Salary: $80,000- $85,000

Location: Richmond, CA

A rapidly growing construction solutions business is seeking an Operations & Business Manager to lead day-to-day operations and drive continued growth. This role partners closely with the owner (General Manager) and serves as the primary operational point of contact for customers, partners, and vendors. It’s a high-impact, growth-oriented position requiring strong judgment, strong ownership mindset, and the ability to operate independently with an execution-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and serve as the main point of contact for customers, partners, and vendors
• Support business development: opportunity qualification, proposals, bids, customer meetings, and networking
• Scope, plan, and manage projects from award through installation, close-out, and decommissioning
• Design and deploy temporary containment solutions using internal systems
• Oversee materials, inventory, logistics, warehouse operations, and equipment coordination
• Lead installations; train and manage field teams and labor
• Maintain clear project communication, documentation, and reporting
• Represent the company professionally in customer and industry settings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 3–7 years in operations, construction-adjacent management, or field operations
• Experience in commercial construction/facilities/renovation environments preferred
• Strong ownership mindset, organization, judgment, and execution skills
• Ability to interpret plans/drawings (or strong ability to learn)
• Excellent communication and multi-project management skills
• Tech-savvy and operationally strong
• Valid driver’s license; able to travel across the SF Bay Area
• Willing and able to drive a 26’ box truck and operate equipment (forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.)