Operations Manager

As the Operations Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all on‑site activities for our construction projects. Your role involves managing the day‑to‑day operations, ensuring efficient project execution, maintaining a safe working environment, and fostering positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members. With your expertise in construction and strong leadership skills, you play a critical role in delivering projects within budget and schedule.

You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the asphalt and concrete industry.

• Plan, schedule, organize, and direct construction activities on‑site to ensure adherence to project plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring their work is performed to quality standards and within project requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and any changes.
• Understand production rates for asphalt milling, paving, patching, crackfill, sealcoat, line striping & concrete.
• Lead, manage and delegate tasks to a team of construction personnel, including foremen, superintendents, project managers, and field laborers.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the on‑site team, ensuring high performance, productivity, and quality workmanship.
• Delegate tasks effectively, set clear expectations, and monitor individual and team performance.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and take appropriate measures to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure construction work meets or exceeds established standards and specifications.
• Perform regular inspections and review workmanship to identify and address any deficiencies promptly.
• Collaborate with project management and management teams to resolve any construction‑related issues.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Address client concerns, requests, and inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Regularly communicate project progress, changes, and updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and customer satisfaction.
• Host weekly Operations meetings every Friday at 9:00 AM.
• Schedule jobs appropriately with the Operations Coordinator according to the scope of work, location, payment terms/contract specifications, production/budget goals and job needs to maximize job profitability and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with the Operations Coordinator to ensure schedule/reschedule email communications are sent to customers and team members.
• Make decisions to cease work due to weather by 6:00 AM.
• Coordinate with the Sales manager to generate Purchase Orders/Buyouts for projects that need subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the Operations Coordinator to schedule and notify subcontractors of work schedule providing site & phasing maps, plant locations, material specifics and phasing plans.

• Experience in asphalt maintenance, paving, or related construction operations
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and materials
• Proven ability to manage crews and multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making under pressure
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work outdoors and visit jobsites regularly

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Experience with job costing and construction management software
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods:
  Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another:
  Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching:
  Rarely
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions:
  Rarely
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others:
  Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens:
  Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment:
  Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers:
  Constantly