Construction Operations Manager; Fairburn, GA

Construction Operations Manager (Fairburn, GA)

Brain Works is currently retained on a search for a Construction Operations Manager (Installation) role supporting the Southeast region with a rapidly scaling engineering, construction and maintenance firm focused on specialty transportation infrastructure.

The role has responsibility for up to 50+ people, reports directly to the Regional President, and leads the construction/installation business across the Southeast region (Atlanta‑based). You will have full ownership across operations, safety & quality, project execution, materials & equipment utilization, team leadership and financial performance.

• Lead a construction team of 40‑50 resources including project managers, superintendents, and field crews.
• Oversee full operational, financial, and safety performance of a $20M+ construction/installation operation.
• Manage project execution, scheduling, materials & equipment utilization, and quality control.
• Drive financial discipline through budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and workplace safety standards across all projects.
• Collaborate with regional executive leadership to align operational strategy with business objectives.

• Proven leadership in a self‑performing construction/installation environment, with experience managing people and projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of estimating, contracts, materials, equipment, scheduling, and WIP accounting.
• Background in highway construction, civil and/or electrical construction preferred.
• Knowledge of ITS and/or traffic signal construction/installation industries is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to run a 40‑50 person construction team and manage $20M+ operations.
• Financial and operational discipline with core leadership capabilities.

Fairburn, GA (office-based, 30% field)