Operations Manager - Construction

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Construction for a full-time, direct hire leadership opportunity in Melbourne, FL. This role supports a growing industrial construction organization and is ideal for a senior construction operations leader who can oversee multiple complex projects, manage financial performance, develop strong teams, and build long-term client relationships.

This is not a traditional Project Manager or Construction Manager position. The Operations Manager - Construction will lead an established construction business unit, guide project teams, support business development efforts, and help drive operational growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a business-minded construction professional who enjoys strategic leadership, hands-on operational oversight, and the ability to influence the continued success of a high-performing division.

Candidates can expect a professional environment focused on teamwork, accountability, safety, client service, and continuous improvement. The role offers strong visibility with executive leadership, opportunities to mentor future construction leaders, and the ability to make a measurable impact across operations, financial performance, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide overall operational leadership for an industrial construction division overseeing multiple concurrent projects.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, Coordinators, and field leadership teams.
- Manage divisional financial performance, including P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, job costing, and cash flow management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, engineers, subcontractors, and industry partners.
- Support business development, proposal strategy, contract negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality and performance standards.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunity tied to operational and financial performance.
- Vehicle allowance.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Full-time, direct hire opportunity.
- Location: Melbourne, FL.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Lead operations for an industrial construction business unit with multiple active projects.
- Manage project execution from preconstruction through closeout, including scheduling, procurement, permitting, subcontractor management, and multi-trade coordination.
- Oversee financial performance, including P&L, budgets, forecasts, job costs, and cash flow.
- Develop project teams while supporting client relationships, business development, and operational growth.

- 10 to 15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience.
- Experience leading operations for an Industrial General Contractor, EPC contractor, or large electrical or specialty contractor.
- Proven success managing multi-trade industrial construction operations.
- Strong understanding of industrial construction methods, field operations, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, and project delivery.
- Demonstrated experience leading Project Managers, Superintendents, and construction operations teams.
- Excellent client relationship management, negotiation, business development, and executive communication skills.
- Ability to balance day-to-day operational priorities with long-term business objectives.
- Proven ability to build high-performing teams, mentor construction professionals, and foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

- Background in industrial, manufacturing, energy, power, government, or critical infrastructure construction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with lean construction principles or continuous process improvement.
- Experience supporting proposal strategy, contract negotiations, and operational growth initiatives.