Construction Operations Manager

About Us

We are one of Houston’s largest single-source providers of premier construction, tenant build-outs, HVAC systems, and mechanical services. As a construction engineering firm proficient in industrial design and construction, our services are enhanced by extensive mechanical engineering capabilities, as well as HVAC, commercial plumbing, and process piping expertise.

The Construction Operations Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction and maintenance projects from concept through completion. This role manages project organization, scheduling, budgeting, and execution while providing leadership and support to field personnel. The position also requires effective coordination with subcontractors, timely resolution of job site issues, and full accountability for project financial performance, including a strong understanding of construction-related accounting and cost management practices.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing the following regularly or as a backup:

• Manage project flow from start to finish, ensuring timely execution
• Manage monthly WIP reviews for jobs under your management
• Develop, train and retain top talent. This will include developing training programs and improving existing processes.
• Review contract and bid documents to confirm project scope
• Attend project walkthroughs and lead internal/external meetings to review progress, schedules, and issue resolution
• Oversee all project documentation, including insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFIs, change orders and correspondence
• Coordinate with supervisors, owners, contractors and design professionals to resolve construction-related challenges
• Plan and schedule construction activities to meet deadlines and resource requirements.
• Prepare and track budgets, cost reports and progress updates
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards and environmental regulations
• Select subcontractors and suppliers in collaboration with engineering, estimating and purchasing
• Distribute accurate drawings and maintain up-to-date project documentation
• Develop billing formats and schedule of values per contract requirements
• Create and manage project schedules, integrating delivery dates and subcontractor timelines
• Request purchase orders for major equipment and subcontractors, confirming delivery timelines
• Support trade foremen with material takeoffs and field coordination
• Assist accounting with billing, collections and outstanding balances
• Promote jobsite safety through collaboration with foremen, toolbox talks and walkthroughs
• Manage change orders by gathering details, coordinating pricing and ensuring approval before execution
• Support project closeout, including collection of as-builts and coordination with engineering for CAD updates
• Escalate critical issues to leadership with recommended solutions
• Follow all company policies, procedures and safety programs
• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership

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To succeed in this role, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The qualifications listed below reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years’ related experience in mechanical industry
• High School diploma or GED required; a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred but not required; a master’s degree in a related field is a plus
• Experience in HVAC piping is required
• Experience in plumbing is plus but not required
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and contract documentation

• Familiarity with federal, state and local construction regulations and guidelines

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Familiar with AutoCAD and other mechanical, technical or construction programs
• Experience with project management and document control platforms
• Knowledge of construction and financial software systems

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