Project Executive / Operations Manager

Layton Construction Company•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The basic function of the Operations Manager is to oversee the administration, direction, and coordination of their regional operations division. The Operations Manager is to make every effort to maximize profit and control cost to ensure stability and future growth within their region. The Operations Manager is a primary interface between Ajax and the Architect, Engineer, and Owner. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Operations Manager reports to and is directly accountable to the Regional Director of Operations The regional Project Managers report directly to the Operations Manager

Requirements

Must have at minimum bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field.
8 or more years of construction management experience.
Position requires an understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation.
Individual must have advanced interpersonal, communicative, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management with field experience
General Contractors License
15 or more years of construction management experience.

Responsibilities

Profit/Loss responsibility for assigned projects.
Hire, terminate, and/or change the duties of assigned personnel, following established company policies, procedures, and practices.
Oversee training and evaluate project managers within your region.
Audit jobsites in your region for efficiency and accuracy.
Act as company representative in negotiations with the owners.
Take active role in business development
Train and supervise all Project Managers in your region.
Oversee the Project Managers in your region to control time, cost, quality and safety on the project.
Review reports used by Ajax to keep top management accurately informed as to the effectiveness of the management of time, cost, quality and safety.
Oversee preparation of the project budget.
Oversee preparation of the project schedule.
Audit any activities and details associated with and needed for an efficient, profitable project from signing of the contract to conclusion of warranty period.
Being totally committed to active participation in the company’s Quality Improvement Plan.
Supervision of those reporting to them
Maintain good relations with Project Managers and Owners.