About Us
Crux Subsurface, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is a geotechnical drilling company merging innovation with experience to consistently provide accurate data and efficient, constructible solutions to projects of any size.
Our multidisciplinary team combines the expertise of structural and geotechnical engineers with experienced drillers, construction managers, geologists, and quality management specialists.
About this Role
The Operations Manager is a senior field execution role responsible for driving daily productivity, crew deployment, and operational discipline across Crux Subsurface's active project portfolio. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Field Operations, this position owns the day-to-day rhythm of the field - ensuring Construction Managers and Superintendents have the resources, direction, and accountability structures they need to hit production targets safely and on budget. This is a hands-on leadership role. Crux operates in demanding, technical environments - drilled shafts, micropiles, ground anchors, soil nailing, and helicopter-supported operations across transmission and energy corridors in the US and Canada. The Operations Manager must be comfortable in the field, credible with craft workers and foremen, and capable of translating project plans into executable daily work without constant VP oversight. The right candidate brings deep construction operations experience, a bias for execution over analysis, and the personal credibility to lead from the front while building the systems that allow the field to run without bottlenecks.
Salary: $185,000+ DOE
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage, HSA/FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, EAP, Voluntary Benefits, and Identity Theft Protection. Benefits are offered with a shared premium cost between employer and employee.
401k and Roth contribution with company match eligibility.
Vacation and Sick Leave accrue in accordance with company policies.
What You'll Do
Field Execution & Daily Operations
Serve as the VP Field Operations' primary operational arm in the field - ensure Construction Managers and Superintendents are executing against approved work plans, resource assignments, and productivity targets
Conduct regular site visits across the active project portfolio; identify execution gaps, resource constraints, and safety conditions requiring intervention before they escalate
Own the look-ahead planning cycle at the field execution level - confirm crew readiness, equipment availability, and material delivery alignment for the upcoming two-week window
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks - whether crew, equipment, access, or logistics - without routing every issue through the VP
Support Construction Managers on complex or high-risk work sequences, providing on-the-ground judgment on sequencing, temporary works, and crew deployment decisions
Crew Deployment & Labor Management
Coordinate craft labor allocation across projects in partnership with VP Field Operations and Construction Managers - ensure crews are deployed to the highest-priority, highest-impact work
Maintain field staffing visibility across all active jobs; flag shortfalls or surpluses early and support workforce planning decisions with ground-level intelligence
Support union hall coordination and craft hiring where applicable, working with HR and Operations leadership to meet project demand without compromising Crux labor standards
Participate in mobilization planning for new project starts - ensure field readiness checklists, crew assignments, and equipment staging are completed before first production day
Safety & Quality Execution
Reinforce Crux safety culture in the field through consistent presence, direct coaching, and visible accountability under The Capacity Model Human Performance framework
Confirm STKY controls are being applied, pre-task plans are meaningful, and crews are not normalizing deviations on short moves and routine tasks - the highest-risk failure pattern at Crux
Coordinate with the Safety Director and Construction Managers on corrective action implementation following incidents or observations; ensure field corrections translate into durable behavior change, not paperwork compliance
Support quality control oversight in partnership with the Engineering Director and Quality function, confirming field execution meets Crux technical standards
Equipment & Resource Coordination
Serve as the field-level coordination point for Fleet - confirm equipment assignments match field needs, flag maintenance issues early, and ensure equipment downtime is managed proactively
Coordinate with Supply Chain on material delivery timing, site storage logistics, and procurement escalations that are affecting field productivity
Identify equipment utilization gaps and make recommendations to the VP Field Operations on redeployment or fleet planning decisions
Reporting & Accountability
Provide the VP Field Operations with clear, timely field intelligence - production performance, crew status, safety observations, equipment conditions, and escalating risks; no surprises
Participate in the VP Bi-Weekly Operations Meeting and other portfolio review cadences with current, accurate field data - come prepared with status, not just updates
Support HeavyJob cost and production entry discipline in the field; Construction Managers and Superintendents should be entering accurate daily data - Operations Manager reinforces this standard
Contribute to field-level lessons learned and corrective action documentation that improves Crux execution standards over time
Leadership Development
Mentors Construction Managers and Superintendents on field problem-solving, crew management, and client interaction
Provides structured performance feedback to field leadership; partners with HR on performance improvement when needed
Champions a culture of stop-work authority, STKY awareness, and Direct Controls across all field teams
Identifies and grooms next-generation field leaders from the Superintendent and Foreman ranks
Nominates high-potential field personnel for the CORE Leadership Program and stretch assignments
What You'll Bring
Qualifications & Requirements
15+ years in specialty geotechnical or heavy civil construction, including 5+ years as a Construction Manager or Superintendent
Demonstrated success managing field crews across multiple simultaneous project sites in complex terrain or remote conditions
Deep technical knowledge across Crux core scopes: micropile, drilled shaft, compaction grouting, geotech exploration
Proven track record building and developing field leadership - coaching CMs, Superintendents, and Foremen
Strong command of field production metrics, equipment utilization, and schedule management
Experience working within a structured project management and field operations model where PM and field execution accountability are clearly separated
Prior exposure to union workforce management and prevailing wage environments preferred
OSHA 30-hour construction certification required; competent person in multiple hazard categories
Experience with Quanta Services operating model and Capacity Model Human Performance framework preferred
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Construction Management preferred; equivalent field experience considered
Working Conditions
Full-time field presence with approximately 50% travel to project sites across the US and Canada, including extended mobilizations. Exposure to outdoor construction environments, heavy equipment, and varying weather conditions across all project terrain @types.
Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $185,000.00/Yr. - depending on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.We prohibit all @types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.
ID2026-15941
CategoryConstruction Management
Position TypeFull-Time Regular
LocationUS-WA-Spokane Valley
