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Senior Operations Manager - Utility Construction

Centuri Group, Inc. • Manassas, VA • 2h ago

Date: Feb 18, 2026

Location:

Manassas, VA, US, 20110

Company: NPL Construction (S4)

Description:

Who We Are

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we're committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We've got work for the next 100 years -All we need is you!

The Senior Operations Manager - Utility Construction serves as a key operating partner to the Director of Operations and provides leadership oversight across multiple utility construction projects, crews, and field leaders. This role bridges field operations, financial performance, compliance, and people leadership to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably. This position is intentionally designed for a leader who can operate at both the strategic and execution levels.

What You'll Do

Business & Financial Leadership

Track, analyze, and influence job cost performance, forecasting, margin protection, and productivity across multiple crews and programs Review budgets, burn rates, labor strategies, and cost-to-complete forecasts for accuracy and performance Partner with the Director of Operations on contract administration, change orders, revenue recognition, and dispute resolution Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable decisions for field and leadership teams Support business planning, forecasting cycles, and performance reporting

Operational Oversight

Serve as an escalation point for Superintendents Standardize execution across crews related to safety, scheduling, reporting, documentation, and compliance Ensure projects meet customer, municipality, regulatory, and internal performance expectations Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with schedules, budgets, and quality standards

People & Leadership

Coach, develop, and performance-manage senior field leaders, including long-tenured employees Address performance issues objectively and consistently, removing decision-making driven by familiarity or legacy practices Identify leadership gaps, succession risks, and development opportunities Serve as a trusted advisor to the Director of Operations and support leadership decision-making

Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement

Drive adoption and effective use of systems and tools, including SAP, Excel-based reporting, and operational dashboards Analyze procedures and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accountability, and transparency Champion modernization initiatives aligned with evolving business and regulatory expectations Other duties as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred 10-15 years of experience in utility construction, gas distributionor infrastructure construction Experience managing multiple projects or programs simultaneously Strong knowledge of job costing, forecasting, budgeting, and contract management Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports, operational metrics, and performance data Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence without authority Ability to manage change and lead through evolving business environments

What You'll Get

Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401K w/ Company Match

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays

Potential Bonus Opportunities

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions

All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English

Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling

Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice

Work is performed within the "red zone" of heavy equipment

Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination

Legal Stuff

Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens

Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify

Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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