Operations Manager

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Signing bonus
• Training & development

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Position: Full-Time

Reports To: Owner / President

Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 annual base salary, plus performance-based bonus & Profit Sharing

Patio Wizards is a growing Central Ohio hardscape company specializing in paver patio and hardscape restoration, repair, cleaning, sanding, sealing, leveling, yard drainage and new hardscape installations.

We are looking for an experienced Hardscape Operations Manager to take ownership of our production crews, oversee daily field operations, and help build a professional, efficient, and profitable production department.

This position requires someone with actual hands‑on hardscape installation experience AND proven experience managing production crews and field operations.

We are not looking for someone who only schedules jobs or manages paperwork. We need a strong field leader who understands the work, knows how to manage people, and can consistently get projects completed on time, within budget, and to company quality standards.

The Hardscape Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all production crews, field employees, jobsite activities, and daily operations at Patio Wizards.

This individual will manage crew leaders, coordinate project schedules, oversee hardscape installations, yard drainage, paver repair and paver restoration projects, monitor labor productivity, manage materials and equipment, and ensure every project meets company standards.

The Operations Manager will work directly with the Owner and Sales Manager to ensure projects are properly estimated, scheduled, staffed, and completed profitably.

The successful candidate must be comfortable managing multiple crews, visiting jobsites daily, solving field problems, and holding employees accountable for performance. Customer engagement to acquire positive online reviews.

• Directly manage and supervise all production crews and field employees.
• Oversee daily crew assignments, jobsite schedules, and production activities.
• Ensure crews arrive on time with the proper equipment, materials, and instructions.
• Manage crew leaders and establish clear expectations for performance.
• Monitor daily production progress and address problems immediately.
• Hold employees accountable for productivity, workmanship, attendance, and professionalism.
• Develop strong crew leaders capable of independently managing jobsites.
• Build and manage a multi‑crew production operation.

• Oversee paver patio installations, repairs, restorations, and other hardscape projects.
• Have a thorough understanding of excavation, grading, base preparation, compaction, screeding, paver installation, cutting, edging, joint sand, drainage, and finishing.
• Understand retaining wall construction and related hardscape installation techniques.
• Understand paver cleaning, sanding, sealing, leveling, and restoration processes.
• Inspect active jobsites to ensure proper installation methods and workmanship.
• Troubleshoot installation problems and provide practical solutions.
• Train employees on proper installation techniques and company standards.
• Ensure projects are completed according to approved scopes and specifications.

• Create and maintain weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Coordinate multiple crews and projects simultaneously.
• Assign employees, equipment, and materials based on project requirements.
• Confirm jobsite readiness before scheduling work.
• Coordinate material deliveries and…