Operations Manager

Alexander Rose are working along side a leading General Contractor in New York, is searching for a highly experienced Operations Specialist to join our growing heavy civil infrastructure project teams and oversee all aspects of the operations of large scale, $1B projects in the road / bridge projects.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Advocates safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforces compliance with company and jobsite safety plan and policies and all safety-related regulations
• Partners with Estimating, Division Management and Project Management to supervise, direct, and coordinate management of construction projects, including direct liaison with owner, designers, and subcontractors to ensure efficient and orderly performance of the job
• Develops and implements production plans with budget goals in mind
• Assists Project Manager in the preparation of project status reports
• Responsible for daily reports, progress reports, compliance reports and logs
• Oversees the review of plans and drawings in accordance with contract documents and the coordination of shop drawings
• Procures tools and materials needed for the project to ensure availability according to the work schedule
• Determines staffing levels and timing considering building methodology as well as the availability of tools and equipment for each phase of the construction project
• Recruits, hires and directs the work of all company onsite field personnel in accordance with HR processes and procedures
• Prepares or oversees submission of payroll to Payroll Department and all documentation required to comply with HR and Payroll policies and procedures
• Confers with supervisory personnel and employees (with appropriate assistance from HR and Legal) to resolve complaints and grievances within the work force
• Works with supervisory personnel and employees, engineers, architects, subcontractors, inspectors, and supplier of tools and materials to improve construction methods and resolve construction issues
• Ensures construction schedules are adhered to by determining appropriate staffing levels and material and tool procurement
• Update P6 schedule when necessary
• Supervises and coordinates subcontractors to monitor their compliance with subcontract terms
• Follows and enforces company policies and procedures
• Coordinates and oversees regulatory inspections

Qualifications Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred; minimum of 8 years of relevant construction experience preferred
• Current knowledge and ability to apply relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and to present information to top management, owners, subcontractors, and other outside entities
• Professional attitude and appearance
• People management skills
• Leadership and management skills (see Superintendent Skill sets)
• Must be able to travel frequently by car and air to jobsites and prospective jobsites throughout the United States and to work out of town for significant periods of time when the job requires onsite supervision
• Must be able to traverse construction jobsites in all kinds of work environments and weather to review work in progress, examine quality of work, and troubleshoot issues
• Works significant portion of day outside on construction site
• Must be able to stand for long periods and work at heights
• Must be able to work in all types of weather (including exposure to extremes of hot and cold) and in all kinds of work environments
• Able to lift/move up to 70 pounds
• Able to stand; crawl; climb ladders & stairs; balance; stoop and kneel; etc (physical activities associated with construction sites)
• Must be able to withstand for long periods of time noise, fumes, airborne particles, etc. associated with construction sites
• Valid driver’s license