Construction Operations Manager - Commercial Construction - Base Salary to 150k/year - Fredericksburg, TX

• Our client is a trusted GC with a strong presence in Central and West Texas. They specialize in building communities through high-quality commercial, industrial, and educational projects. With a focus on integrity, collaboration, and craftsmanship, our team is committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented workplace.
  
• As our clients project volume continues to grow, they are looking for a Construction Operations Manager who can elevate their teams, strengthen their processes, and keep every job running smoothly from preconstruction through closeout. The Construction Operations Manager is a key leadership role responsible for directing all field and project operations. This person ensures the jobs are safe, profitable, well-coordinated, and executed with the level of quality our clients expect. The Construction Operations Manager will mentor Project Managers and Superintendents, streamline operations, enhance communication across teams, and support the CEO with operational insight and decision-making. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on overall company performance and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily construction operations across all active projects.
  
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.
  
• Maintain consistent processes for scheduling, reporting, documentation, and project controls.
  
• Conduct routine site visits to support teams, evaluate performance, and resolve issues proactively.
  
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and resource allocation across projects.
  
• Lead weekly operations meetings to review progress, challenges, and upcoming needs.
  
• Review and approve monthly pay applications and cost reports.
  
• Monitor budgets, productivity, and financial health of each project.
  
• Support change order management and subcontractor coordination.
  
• Collaborate with the CEO on forecasting, financial visibility, and operational planning.
  
• Champion the company's commitment to a strong safety culture.
  
• Ensure all jobs comply with OSHA and internal safety standards.
  
• Reinforce company expectations for workmanship and quality.
  
• Support quality control from preconstruction through punch-out.
  
• Team Leadership & Development
  
• Recruit, onboard, and develop operations staff.
  
• Foster collaboration between office and field.
  
• Build accountability, communication, and a solutions-focused team culture.
  
• Work closely with the Director of Preconstruction on schedules, logistics, and constructability.
  
• Ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations.
  
• Provide field-driven insight to improve planning and project outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients throughout construction.
  
• Build strong relationships with owners, subcontractors, and community partners.
  
• Represent company with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to delivering value

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
  
• 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction.
  
• Leadership experience overseeing multiple projects or an operations team.
  
• Strong understanding of scheduling, contracts, budgets, and construction best practices.
  
• Proficiency in Procore, Sage 100, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
  
• Experience implementing or operating in a paperless workflow environment.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
  
• Ability to coach and elevate teams
  
• Financial and analytical acumen

Compensation:

• Base salary up to 150k/year
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Company truck or vehicle allowance
  
• Health insurance
  
• 401k with company match
  
• Paid time off and holidays

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