Manager of Construction Operations

Argus Companies • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (relevant experience may substitute for a degree).
• Minimum 15 years of direct construction experience.
• Experience with critical path scheduling, project cost management, estimating, and document control.
• Ability to manage projects and operational responsibilities with minimal supervision while making sound, timely decisions.
• Ability to effectively present complex project information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong ability to review and manage complex project documentation and operational data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 project management software.
• Demonstrated experience using Earned Value Management systems.
• Ability to obtain an OSHA 30-hour safety certification after hire.
• Ability to travel up to 30% for project, field, or client visits.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Lead deployment and continuous improvement of the company’s 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Plan and allocate personnel and equipment resources to meet project schedules and productivity goals.
• Coordinate equipment planning including mobilization, utilization tracking, and preventive maintenance.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership – Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
• Whole-Person Support – Teladoc virtual health & behavioral health services, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling, legal, financial, and work/life resources.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution, immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off – Generous PTO program, paid holidays, a floating holiday, a volunteer day each year, and paid parental leave.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Argus fully covers employee-only medical with wellness participation, plus an HSA contribution for HDHP enrollees. Up to $400 annually available for wellness activities or memberships.
• Professional Development – Tuition assistance for approved advanced degrees, reimbursement for approved licensing, certifications, and professional society memberships.
• Culture & Flexibility – A collaborative environment, flexible scheduling within core hours, and office spaces designed to be welcoming and accommodating.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager