Projects Operations Manager

Prairie Mechanical•Omaha, NE

About The Position

This position serves as the primary operational leader responsible for day-to-day execution of the projects division and the successful management of project resources, manpower, and operational performance. They ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and on schedule supporting the strategic objectives established by the Vice President of Projects.

Requirements

Strong understanding of mechanical construction operations
Excellent leadership and team development skills
Strong financial and business acumen
Proficient in project management systems, scheduling software, and construction accounting principles
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively lead multiple teams and projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or business administration. Equivalent industry experience may be substituted for formal education.
OSHA 30-hour certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop project operations team
Conduct performance evaluations and development activities
Assist in identifying future leaders and complete succession planning
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Understand and use Prairie’s core values to hire, coach and hold employee’s accountable
Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives for project operations
Oversee project execution from turnover through closeout, ensuring they are carried out safely, efficiently, and profitably
Establish and maintain consistent project management processes and standards
Review project manpower assignments with the project coordinator based on workload, expertise, and resource availability
Monitor project schedules, manpower plans, procurement activities, and project milestones
Identify potential risks and mitigate project issues and customer concerns
Conduct monthly project reviews and regularly monitor labor productivity, material costs, subcontractor performance, and project forecasting
Ensure timely billing, accurate forecasting, and effective change order management
Participate in customer, vendor & subcontractor meetings as necessary to ensure successful project execution
Provide project operations manpower forecasts and own the execution of divisional revenue, gross margin, and other identified KPIs
Oversee field operations in coordination with the Project Coordinator, Project Managers, Superintendents, and trade leadership
Provide leadership and oversight of fabrication shop operations
Coordinate fabrication schedules with project requirements
Oversee logistics operations to ensure efficient material handling, equipment delivery, and project support
Work with fabrication and logistics leaders to improve operational efficiency and productivity by reviewing the staffing and workflows
Act as Prairie’s safety champion in partnership with BCTS corporate office to drive safety culture and initiatives that in turn reduce safety incidents, costs and concerns
Promote and enforce a culture of safety throughout all project operations, ensuring they meet company and customer standards and expectations
Ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements
Participate in safety reviews, incident investigations, and corrective action planning that will be lead by the BCTS Head of Safety