Next 150 Operations Manager

Next 150 Construction, LLC•Boston, MA

1d•$215,000 - $300,000•Remote

About The Position

The Next 150 Operations Manager is a senior operational leader responsible for translating Next 150’s strategic plan and forecast into disciplined, predictable execution across a complex and growing portfolio of work. This role ensures that Next 150 operates with strong operational rigor, financial discipline, and organizational readiness while maintaining appropriate independence as a wholly owned subsidiary. The Next 150 Operations Manager serves as the operational backbone of Next 150, partnering closely with Next 150 leadership, project leadership, finance, safety, and human resources to drive consistency, mitigate risk, and embed enterprise operating standards where appropriate, while respecting the established rules of engagement between Next 150 and Gilbane Building Company.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
15+ years relevant experience including oversight of self-perform operations
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong Technical and Communication skills are critical
Ability to work in a team environment
Leadership and management skills
Financial management and business acumen skills

Responsibilities

Leads preparation, documentation, and follow-up for divisional operating rhythms, including project reviews, staffing reviews, safety follow-ups, financial reviews, and project recovery meetings
Partners with Project and Business Leaders to standardize operating practices, improve predictability, and support scalability across markets and delivery models
Serves as a liaison between project teams, department heads and BU/Divisional leadership to ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and continuous improvement
Analyzes feedback from Gilbane and engage internal resources to develop and implement process improvements
Supports project startup readiness, including scope review, estimate handoff, staffing plans, equipment needs, logistics planning, schedule alignment, and initial financial setup
Develops companywide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Gilbane Jobsite Standards including Worker Wellbeing and Next 150 Baseline Execution Standards
Ensures alignment with approved Enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (Baseline) and Next 150–specific procedures, consistent with subsidiary governance expectations
Supports delivery of the Next 150 financial plan, with emphasis on performance, productivity, margin protection, and forecast accuracy
Leverages results from the Project Vitals reviews to develop and implement risk mitigation processes and ensures they are in place and executed within the BUs/Division
Partners with Next 150 leadership to establish and maintain multi-year financial plans and business growth strategies
Drives disciplined use of project financial forecasting tools and performance dashboards to monitor, assess, and mitigate risk
Partners with Finance to identify emerging risks, manage fee erosion, and proactively address performance gaps
Leads early identification and escalation of project- and portfolio-level operational risks, including schedule, cost, staffing, and delivery challenges
Supports claims avoidance and commercial discipline in alignment with enterprise expectations and Next 150 governance requirements
Maintains governance structures that prevent preventable, high-impact risks from entering enterprise or subsidiary watchlists
Operationalizes the Next 150 organizational design, ensuring clarity of roles, spans of control, and decision rights as the business scales.
Partners with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to support onboarding and integration of planned hires, maintaining productivity and cultural alignment during growth
Supports the development and execution of training programs, as needed, in support of Enterprise learning requirements and Divisional strategies
Maintains short- and long-range staffing plans, supports transfer planning, tracks open needs, and coordinates with HR, Talent Acquisition, and operations leadership to support capacity readiness
Models disciplined, visible leadership behaviors consistent with Gilbane’s values and performance culture
Supports leadership capability and team effectiveness across operations, preconstruction, and project delivery functions
Coordinates staffing plans and transitions in alignment with approved subsidiary and enterprise workforce strategies
Reinforces Safety as a non-negotiable, embedding safety expectations, leadership engagement, and accountability into daily operations
Models disciplined, visible leadership behaviors consistent with Next 150 values, culture, and performance expectations
Drives the safety culture; review incidents and trends; partner with Safety to implement corrective actions