Operations Manager - Commercial General Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

The Operations Manager will lead front-end project planning and operational readiness for commercial construction projects, ensuring a seamless transition from preconstruction through execution. This role partners closely with project managers, superintendents, and preconstruction teams to drive scheduling, constructability reviews, risk management, and successful project delivery.

Client Details

Our client is a long-established, employee-focused commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across multiple markets. Known for its collaborative culture, low employee turnover, and commitment to professional development, the company offers the stability of a well-established organisation combined with the opportunity to make a visible impact on complex construction projects.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the regional leadership team, the Operations Manager will play a critical role in driving project success by leading front-end planning and supporting operational readiness across multiple commercial construction projects.

• Lead project start-up planning including master scheduling, logistics strategies, procurement planning, and site mobilisation.
• Conduct detailed constructability reviews to identify design challenges, sequencing concerns, and project risks.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to ensure scope clarity and readiness for execution.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules aligning design, procurement, labour, and client requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams to support seamless project delivery.
• Identify and mitigate operational, commercial, and construction risks before work begins on site.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen project planning processes across the business.

Profile

The Successful Applicant

For the Operations Manager position, we are seeking:

• 5+ years of leadership experience within commercial construction as a Senior Project Manager, Senior Superintendent, Construction Manager, or similar.
• Strong expertise in preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, scheduling, logistics, and procurement strategy.
• Proven ability to develop project execution plans and manage complex commercial construction programmes.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field operations, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and site conditions to proactively identify challenges.
• Ability to build credibility with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Excellent organisational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management platforms.

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary of $125,000 - $152,000 .
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement savings programme, profit-sharing opportunities, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to join a financially stable, long-established commercial construction organisation with an excellent industry reputation.
• Collaborative, low-turnover culture where employees are empowered to contribute and grow their careers.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across multiple sectors.
• Clear opportunity to influence operations, shape project delivery processes, and advance into senior leadership positions.

Interested in learning more? Apply today to discuss this confidential opportunity with a leading commercial construction organisation committed to operational excellence, employee development, and long-term success.

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