Area Operations Manager

Matrix Service Company•Bellingham, WA

35d

About The Position

The Area Operations Manager supports the successful execution and strategic growth of the Turnaround Plant Services division by coordinating operations, promoting safety, and identifying new market opportunities for the Plant Services operating unit. This role bridges project delivery and business development, with leadership and team management responsibilities. Essential Functions Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its “Core Values.” Requires careful coordination with the Centers of Excellence to achieve success. Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.” Develops pursuit strategies for target clients, projects, and regional initiatives. Leads market assessments to identify growth opportunities in turnaround and industrial services. Builds and maintains relationships with clients, engineers, contractors, and key partners. Participates in project meetings, bid reviews, and strategic planning sessions with clients. Actively cultivate relationships and partnerships within local communities to support business development, enhance brand presence, and identify new opportunities. Apply and hold team accountable to company policies and procedures. Coordinates with other operations leaders to optimize resource allocation and project efficiency. Collaborates with internal departments to support project planning, bidding, and execution. Assists in developing project goals, budgets, and schedules aligned with strategic objectives. Gathers and analyzes market data to inform regional priorities and competitive positioning. Supports client and partner communications to ensure alignment and satisfaction. Stays informed on industry standards, safety regulations and best practices. Contributes to the development of team structures and hiring plans. Performs additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

7+ years' experience in operations or project management and bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience without a degree
Background in industrial environment; experience in turnarounds and/or plant maintenance services preferred
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and industry partners
Strong understanding of project lifecycle, budgeting, scheduling, and market strategy
Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CRM or estimating tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinates operations
Promotes safety
Identifies new market opportunities for the Plant Services operating unit
Develops pursuit strategies for target clients, projects, and regional initiatives
Leads market assessments to identify growth opportunities in turnaround and industrial services
Builds and maintains relationships with clients, engineers, contractors, and key partners
Participates in project meetings, bid reviews, and strategic planning sessions with clients
Actively cultivate relationships and partnerships within local communities to support business development, enhance brand presence, and identify new opportunities
Apply and hold team accountable to company policies and procedures
Coordinates with other operations leaders to optimize resource allocation and project efficiency
Collaborates with internal departments to support project planning, bidding, and execution
Assists in developing project goals, budgets, and schedules aligned with strategic objectives
Gathers and analyzes market data to inform regional priorities and competitive positioning
Supports client and partner communications to ensure alignment and satisfaction
Stays informed on industry standards, safety regulations and best practices
Contributes to the development of team structures and hiring plans
Performs additional responsibilities as needed