Operations Manager – Data Center Construction – Dry Utilities

Quanta Services•Grand Prairie, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

NorthStar Energy Solutions is hiring an Operations Manager for Data Center Construction focusing on Dry Utilities. This role is responsible for the overall operational performance and execution of multiple data center construction projects. The position provides leadership and oversight to project management and field supervision, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company and customer expectations. The Operations Manager acts as a key liaison between field operations, project management, and company leadership. Responsibilities include maintaining project visibility, balancing resources, identifying operational risks, supporting project teams, and driving consistent execution standards. The ideal candidate will have strong construction leadership experience, financial and operational acumen, and the ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of construction experience, preferably within electrical, underground utility, data center, or mission-critical construction.
Minimum 5 years of construction management or operational leadership experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
Strong understanding of project financial management, including budgets, forecasts, cost-to-complete, revenue, margin, and labor productivity.
Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, manpower planning, equipment utilization, and field operations.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and project financial reports.
Demonstrated ability to lead Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership.
Strong organizational, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Ability to travel between assigned project locations as required.

Responsibilities

Support and provide direction to Project Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, and other project leadership.
Maintain regular communication with project teams regarding safety, schedule, manpower, cost, quality, and customer expectations.
Ensure company policies, procedures, and operational standards are consistently implemented across projects.
Promote accountability and a results-driven culture throughout project operations.
Maintain overall visibility of project scope, schedule, budget, manpower, equipment, materials, and major milestones.
Ensure project teams understand contractual requirements and execution expectations.
Monitor project progress against established schedules and financial targets.
Identify operational risks and develop mitigation or recovery strategies with project leadership.
Develop and maintain visibility of manpower requirements across all assigned projects.
Coordinate manpower allocation based on project priorities, schedules, and available work fronts.
Coordinate movement of key personnel between projects when required.
Monitor workforce productivity and ensure labor resources are being effectively utilized.
Maintain visibility of major equipment requirements across projects.
Coordinate allocation and movement of company-owned and rental equipment.
Review equipment utilization and identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary rental costs.
Ensure project teams properly forecast equipment requirements.
Support planning for excavators, loaders, skid steers, forklifts, cranes, compaction equipment, trucks, and other major construction equipment.
Promote proper care, maintenance, and accountability for company assets.
Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, cost, margin, labor performance, equipment costs, and forecasted completion.
Participate in monthly project financial and operational reviews.
Monitor labor productivity against estimate and budget expectations.
Maintain visibility of major project milestones and contractual completion dates.
Ensure manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors are aligned with schedule requirements.
Coordinate resources between projects based on schedule priorities.
Maintain visibility of current and upcoming project workload.
Develop operational forecasts for manpower, equipment, leadership, and other resources.
Participate in planning for upcoming project mobilizations.
Identify resource constraints before they impact project execution.
Coordinate with estimating and preconstruction teams to provide field and operational input on upcoming work.
Participate in project handoff meetings from estimating/preconstruction to operations.
Support development of project execution strategies prior to mobilization.
Coach and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and other project leaders.
Establish clear expectations and provide regular performance feedback.
Identify high-performing employees and opportunities for advancement.
Support training and development programs for field and management personnel.
Promote succession planning for critical operational positions.