Projects Operations Manager

This position serves as the primary operational leader responsible for day-to-day execution of the projects division and the successful management of project resources, manpower, and operational performance. They ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and on schedule supporting the strategic objectives established by the Vice President of Projects.

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of mechanical construction operations

Excellent leadership and team development skills

Strong financial and business acumen

Proficient in project management systems, scheduling software, and construction accounting principles

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to effectively lead multiple teams and projects simultaneously

Job Functions:

Leadership and Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop project operations team

Conduct performance evaluations and development activities

Assist in identifying future leaders and complete succession planning

Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the organization

Understand and use Prairie’s core values to hire, coach and hold employee’s accountable

Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives for project operations

Project Execution

Oversee project execution from turnover through closeout, ensuring they are carried out safely, efficiently, and profitably by:

Establishing and maintaining consistent project management processes and standards

Review project manpower assignments with the project coordinator based on workload, expertise, and resource availability

Monitoring project schedules, manpower plans, procurement activities, and project milestones

Identifying potential risks and mitigating project issues and customer concerns

Conducting monthly project reviews and regularly monitoring the following: labor productivity, material costs, subcontractor performance, and project forecasting

Ensuring timely billing, accurate forecasting, and effective change order management

Participating in customer, vendor & subcontractor meetings as necessary to ensure successful project execution.

Provide project operations manpower forecasts and own the execution of divisional revenue, gross margin, and other identified KPIs

Oversee field operations in coordination with the Project Coordinator, Project Managers, Superintendents, and trade leadership

Logistics & Fab shop operations

Provide leadership and oversight of fabrication shop operations

Coordinate fabrication schedules with project requirements

Oversee logistics operations to ensure efficient material handling, equipment delivery, and project support

Work with fabrication and logistics leaders to improve operational efficiency and productivity by reviewing the staffing and workflows

Safety

Act as Prairie’s safety champion in partnership with BCTS corporate office to drive safety culture and initiatives that in turn reduce safety incidents, costs and concerns by:

Promoting and enforcing a culture of safety throughout all project operations, ensuring they meet company and customer standards and expectations

Ensuring compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements

Participating in safety reviews, incident investigations, and corrective action planning that will be lead by the BCTS Head of Safety

Preferred Certificates/Licenses/Education:

A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or business administration. Equivalent industry experience may be substituted for formal education.

OSHA 30-hour certification preferred