Operations Manager, Equipment

Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2007, Liberty offers expertise in a broad array of construction and equipment services nationwide including general requirements, equipment, supply, concrete, special projects, and site access solutions. Our experience, combined with our innovative approach and stellar customer service, ensures a seamless experience —with safety and reliability at the forefront. We’ve built strong relationships with key contractors and clients in every sector, including commercial, residential, healthcare, and higher education.

Overview:

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing field staff, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, performing site visits on a regular basis, being present for all onsite pre-erection, erection/dismantle meetings, and operations being main point of contact during E&D process, following up with all client teams for any equipment needs on projects and ensuring that all safety regulations are being followed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees scheduling, dispatch and field operations for cranes and Hoists
• Oversees in the field and manage field ops team, subcontractors, 3rd Party Crane Suppliers, and parts vendors
• Owns maintenance schedule and service calls.
• Ensures all service and safety inspections are uploaded to Hammertech weekly
• First line of accountability for job performance, safety, and client service.
• Day-to-day scheduling, PTPs/HHA’s, site logistics, warehouse co-ordination and mobilization.
• Responsible for operational KPIs (on-time mobilization, equipment utilization, downtime rates).
• Leads continuous improvement in logistics, dispatch, and cost efficiency.
• Accountable for maintenance compliance (inspections, service logs, certifications).
• Partner with Director of Equipment on technical feasibility vs. operational execution .
• Owns resource planning (crews, operators, maintenance tech)
• Responsible for adherence to the shop drawings/jump schedules.
• Coordinating with customer for all equipment erections, jumps and dismantles
• Communicates with Superintendents and Foreman to identify current and future equipment needs
• Regularly meeting with Superintendents and Foreman to review/measure upcoming scopes
• Ensure weekly Toolbox Talks are being conducted on site
• Ensures all field work performed is on time and budget
• Ensure Daily pre-task plans are being completed and reviewed
• Establish and maintain working relationships with Executives, Department Heads, Project Management, staff in other departments, subcontractors, and clients
• Schedule training and certifications for field personnel
• Participate in pipeline and operational planning meetings and regularly present PTP
• Confirms weekly hours for all operators
• Responsible for processing and tracking all on site change orders
• Responsible for the management of all equipment and tool inventory and the tracking of reference materials through cycles counts and rental software management system

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6 to 10 years related experience
• Knowledge of principles and practices of business and managing personnel
• Basic research methods and techniques
• Computer applications used in general office settings, including word processing, spreadsheet, database management, email and internet search engines
• Basic Math and standard English grammar and usage
• Construction industry experience necessary and/or required departmental experience necessary
• Experience working for a union subcontractor preferred
• Candidate must possess Liberty’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work and Professionalism
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, use independent judgment and leadership techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively
• Must be tactful and use discretion
• Flexible, detail-oriented
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and productively maintain confidentiality of information

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; talk or hear; walk; sit. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and/or hands; bend, kneel; stoop, crouch or crawl and climb; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time on the physical jobsite; in a construction trailer; and occasionally an office building. This position is exposed to high temperatures; cool/cold temperatures; and loud noises.

Disclaimer:

The Above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.