Amundson Group
Operations Manager
A self-performing contractor is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a specialized division in Georgia. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will own project performance, safety, quality, cost, schedule, and team execution across a portfolio of active work. You will report to the Vice President of Preconstruction and work directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, field teams, and internal support departments to deliver safe, profitable, and high-quality outcomes.
What You Will Run
- Division-level operational leadership with full accountability for safety, quality, cost, schedule, client satisfaction, and people performance.
- Project planning and startup coordination, including bid handoffs, execution planning, risk identification, and resource alignment before mobilization.
- Financial oversight of division performance, including margin tracking, forecast accuracy, cost-to-complete reviews, and monthly status reporting.
- Schedule and production management across all active projects, including critical path monitoring, 3-week lookaheads, and resource planning.
- Contract and change management, including change order procedures, notice obligations, risk registers, and claims support.
- Safety and quality leadership, working with Safety professionals on field planning, inspections, corrective actions, and incident follow-up.
- Team leadership and development of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and operational support staff.
- Escalation support for owners, designers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
What It Takes
- Proven operations or project leadership experience in construction, with a track record of managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, cost control, and margin performance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable while building a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills with field teams, internal departments, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to identify risk early, escalate appropriately, and drive resolution.
- Comfort with contract management, change order procedures, and documentation discipline.
- Safety mindset and commitment to active safety planning and execution.
Compensation
$150,000 per year.
Amundson Group is a veteran-owned construction recruiting firm. We work exclusively with self-performing contractors to fill leadership and field roles. If you are interested in this opportunity, apply through our website or contact our team.
At a glance
- Location: Georgia
- Compensation: $150,000 per year
- Recruiter: Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only
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