Operations Manager Heavy Highway Construction

$140k - $180k

Full-time

Blackstar

Operations Manager – Heavy Highway Construction

Location: Louisiana

Salary: $140,000–$180,000 DOE + Discretionary Bonus

Schedule: In-Office (85%) | Field (15%) | 5 Days/Week

Industry: Heavy Highway | Civil | Infrastructure Construction

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead and optimize day-to-day operations across multiple heavy highway construction projects . This senior leadership role oversees project execution from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, safety, quality, and contract compliance across all crews and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee multiple heavy highway construction projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
Partner with Project Managers to develop project strategies, schedules, and resource plans
Review and interpret contract documents, plans, and specifications
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and schedule risks
Ensure full compliance with safety programs, OSHA, and company standards
Monitor field operations to ensure quality, productivity, and adherence to timelines
Communicate project needs and performance to executive leadership
Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, agencies, and partners
Train, mentor, and develop project managers and estimators

Required Qualifications

15+ years of experience in Heavy Highway Construction
10+ years of project or operations management experience (field experience strongly preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management (required)
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Proven experience with concrete paving, site-work, utilities, drainage, and DOT projects
Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and teams simultaneously
Stable work history and senior-level leadership experience

Preferred Experience

Master's degree in Engineering or Management
Experience working with the Louisiana DOTD , the City of New Orleans, or regional agencies
Background as a Superintendent, Foreman, or Field Supervisor

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary: $140K–$180K DOE
Discretionary bonus structure
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with company match
Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Pet-friendly office environment

About Us

We are a Louisiana-based heavy/highway contractor specializing in concrete paving, site-work, concrete barriers, sewer, water, and drainage projects . Our team has successfully delivered projects for the Louisiana DOTD, the City of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Sewerage & Water Board, and Aviation Authorities , bringing decades of expertise to every job.

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