Operations Manager - Commercial Drywall

Lee Construction Group•Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

PIONEERING. HONORABLE. PROFESSIONAL. Are you a proactive and collaborative individual with commercial concrete construction experience? Would you like to join a dynamic team? Piedmont Plaster & Drywall (PPD), part of the Lee Construction Group (LCG) family of companies, is dedicated to the whole life cycle of a building and we support our client’s vision by constructing buildings that enhance our community. Within our family of companies, you will experience a supportive and forward-looking culture which recognizes the whole person and encourages involvement in the community we have helped to build for four generations. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: v Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance v Voluntary Short Term Disability v Company 401(k) Plan v Paid Time Off v Holidays v Education & Training Opportunities v As Operations Manager, you will: Oversee and coordinate day-to-day Construction Operations including high level project, resource, and employee management. Lead and provide accountability for a team of Project Managers and Field Superintendents to ensure successful completion of commercial drywall construction projects – high quality, on schedule, and within budget. Work with the LCG Director of Safety to ensure adherence to our Safety for Life culture by exhibiting a strong safety focus; belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day. Communicate the message of the Company Safety for Life Mission, Vision and Values to coworkers and trade partners. Take a proactive and collaborative approach to building productive and enduring relationships with the entire project team, both internal and external. Build positive relationships with our clients, vendors and subcontractors through collaboration and proactive communication. Handle and resolve unexpected challenges with a resourceful, problem-solving mindset and the highest level of professionalism. Leverage technology systems to provide a unique client experience, increasing client knowledge, improving communication, and increasing efficiencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
8 to 10+ years of experience in commercial construction as an Operations Manager or Senior Project Manager.
At least 6 years of recent commercial drywall experience of projects $2.0 million and larger.
Solid technical knowledge of building construction means, methods and systems including complete understanding of all trades and work disciplines; familiarity with resources for maintaining current knowledge.
Ability to read, understand and interpret building plans, construction contracts and project specifications.
Ability to build productive and enduring relationships through open collaboration within the project planning group, with field operations teams, design team and clients.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to communicate a plan, motivate others and instill company values, and accomplish the stated objective as a team.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude, professional demeanor and perform well under project constraints and deadlines.
Ability to retain flexibility, while still providing reliability and consistency.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the highest level of integrity.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to plan and prioritize objectives to achieve high-quality, successful results.
Proficient with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Project, and experience or ability to learn industry specific tools such as Procore.
Ability to achieve proficiency with new technology solutions.
Demonstrate a learning orientation.
Willing to pursue related educational and training opportunities with intellectual curiosity for job performance improvement on an on-going basis.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and use of On-Screen Take-Off and Quick Bid Estimating Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate day-to-day Construction Operations including high level project, resource, and employee management.
Lead and provide accountability for a team of Project Managers and Field Superintendents to ensure successful completion of commercial drywall construction projects – high quality, on schedule, and within budget.
Work with the LCG Director of Safety to ensure adherence to our Safety for Life culture by exhibiting a strong safety focus; belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day.
Communicate the message of the Company Safety for Life Mission, Vision and Values to coworkers and trade partners.
Take a proactive and collaborative approach to building productive and enduring relationships with the entire project team, both internal and external.
Build positive relationships with our clients, vendors and subcontractors through collaboration and proactive communication.
Handle and resolve unexpected challenges with a resourceful, problem-solving mindset and the highest level of professionalism.
Leverage technology systems to provide a unique client experience, increasing client knowledge, improving communication, and increasing efficiencies.