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Argus Construction Management is seeking a Manager of Construction Operations to lead and optimize our construction operations across both the home office and field project environments. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, on-schedule, and profitable project delivery while guiding operational strategy, project performance, and team development.

Reporting directly to the President of ACM, this role provides strategic and managerial oversight across project management, safety, quality, personnel planning, financial performance, and operational execution. The Manager of Construction Operations will play a key role in translating company strategy into operational results while building a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across our construction teams.

What Youll Do

Strategic & Operational Leadership

Translate company strategy into operational plans, including goals,

budgets, and resource allocation for construction operations.

Establish and maintain operational standards, SOPs, and stage-gate

reviews from bid through project closeout.

Lead regular operational reviews (weekly ops meetings, look-ahead

planning, and monthly project health checks) and contribute to annual planning for backlog, staffing, equipment, and capital needs.

Project Delivery Oversight

Provide oversight of project startup, ensuring each project begins

with defined scope, schedule (CPM), budget structure (WBS), and risk planning.

Monitor project performance including earned value metrics, RFIs,

change orders, and cost forecasts to identify and address issues early.

Lead monthly project reviews with Project Managers and

Superintendents and guide corrective actions or recovery plans when needed.

Promote lessons learned and ensure strong project documentation,

closeout quality, and turnover standards.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Lead deployment and continuous improvement of the companys safety

and quality programs.

Ensure job hazard analyses, pre-task planning, and incident

reporting processes are followed across projects.

Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, client, and regulatory

requirements while reinforcing a strong safety culture through site visits and leadership engagement.

People, Leadership & Culture

Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing construction leaders

including Construction Managers, Assistant Construction Managers, and Superintendents.

Conduct regular performance check-ins, set measurable goals, and

support career development and succession planning.

Foster collaboration across construction, engineering,

preconstruction, and corporate teams.

Financial Stewardship

Oversee project financial performance including cost reporting,

forecasting, and margin protection.

Ensure disciplined change management, subcontract oversight, and

risk controls.

Partner with Corporate Finance on work-in-progress reporting,

revenue recognition, cash management, and AR support.

Resource & Equipment Management

Plan and allocate personnel and equipment resources to meet project

schedules and productivity goals.

Coordinate equipment planning including mobilization, utilization

tracking, and preventive maintenance.

Client & Business Support

Serve as a senior point of contact for key clients and partners.

Support business development efforts including proposal reviews,

constructability input, and preconstruction planning.

Assist with subcontractor and supplier evaluation, performance

management, and issue resolution.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

Lead adoption and governance of key project systems including

Acumatica ERP, STACK estimating, Primavera scheduling, and field reporting tools.

Use KPIs, dashboards, and operational data to drive process

improvements.

Standardize project documentation, templates, and reporting

practices across ACM operations.

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What Were Looking For

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Manageme

Argus Consulting, Inc.

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