Manager of Self Perform

Adolfson & Peterson•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$116,000 - $192,000

About The Position

Adolfson and Peterson Construction is currently hiring for a Manager of Self-Perform Operations is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, productivity, and consistency of self-perform work. This role is based out of our primary Midwest Region office in Bloomington, and works directly with project teams and field leadership to identify production opportunities and challenges, develop strategies, and implement solutions that improve project outcomes. The position serves as a bridge between estimating, field operations, and project management to ensure self-perform work is planned, staffed, and executed effectively.

Requirements

History of progressively more leadership experience and proven results including:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field and 8+ years of concrete or self-perform experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience, with significant experience in concrete or self-perform work.
Knowledge of foundation/footer pads/concrete slabs, forming systems, structural concrete, and flatwork required.
Proficient in reading, interpreting, and executing construction drawings and contract specifications.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, P6, Procore, and other scheduling, accounting, and bidding software.
Strong understanding of production construction methods, crew productivity, and jobsite sequencing.
Ability to travel to client and project sites as required.
Proven ability to troubleshoot field challenges and develop practical solutions.
Ability to analyze productivity, costs, and schedule impacts.
Experience collaborating with project management and field leadership teams.
Proven ability to understand pre-project planning activities and disseminate details to teams.
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
Collaborate with Pre-Construction & Estimating teams to ensure alignment and integration.
Support estimating teams by providing production insight for self-perform scopes.
Review with the production team, labor productivity assumptions and construction sequencing during preconstruction.
Provide guidance on construction means and methods during both preconstruction planning and field execution to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
Identify and communicate impacts of resequencing, operational constraints, and production changes, and support the project team in quantifying and capturing associated cost impacts, including change orders.
Manage and lead the production process during early preconstruction and project planning.
Plan self-perform work early during preconstruction and project planning by establishing production expectations and performance targets.
Communicate planned crew structures, sequencing, and work methods early in the planning process to gain team alignment and commitment.
Communicate production assumptions, durations, and work strategies developed during planning to project teams.
Evaluate production performance across active projects.
Accountable for identifying production risks early and driving corrective actions to improve labor productivity, cost performance, and overall project outcomes.
Provide support for the field execution team.
Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and the General Superintendent to address jobsite production challenges and opportunities.
Assist with issues that are affecting the project progression.
Monitor and influence labor productivity, cost performance, and schedule impacts to support overall project financial success.
Coordinate workforce planning and resources.
Work with the General Superintendent to align labor resources with project needs.
Provide input on crew composition and workforce planning.
Identify and develop opportunities to improve labor utilization and overall productivity.
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and proactive problem-solving.
Develop and implement best practices for self-perform operations.
Support consistent production tracking and reporting across projects.
Capture lessons learned and apply improvements across projects.
Lead discussions with project teams to improve execution strategies and operational efficiency.
Lead and support the project team and field staff throughout the duration of the project.
Foster open communication between field teams, project management, and leadership.
Support development of field staff and project teams through coaching and collaboration.
Contribute to building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Other responsibilities as assigned.