Self-Perform Operations Manager - Detroit

Turner Construction CompanyDetroit, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Turner Construction is seeking a Self-Perform Operations Manager in Detroit, MI. This role provides overall leadership of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) and hourly trade staff, focusing on developing and promoting operational excellence while supporting projects and clients. Turner Construction is a leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history, committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We build ambitious projects and our people set us apart. If you aspire to do great things that make a difference, Turner is the place to be.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree from accredited and credentialed degree program and 10 years of Building Construction experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
  • Thorough understanding of Commercial Construction industry and participating markets
  • In-depth knowledge of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit specific scopes of work and trades
  • Drive to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and build teams
  • Leadership and ability to establish and execute course or plan
  • Management experience
  • Interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Active participation in construction industry professional organizations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit and staff.
  • Promote complete integration of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Building L.I.F.E. principles within SPO unit to strive for zero incidents amongst SPO and all staff.
  • Develop SPO business plan and contingency plan in coordination with overall business unit (BU) plan and strategy.
  • Apply business plan to develop and implement annual Profit Plan in alignment with General Manager (GM) and establish evaluation process to achieve stated goals.
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance requirements throughout SPO BU and associated projects.
  • Create internal network to maximize opportunities for SPO to service BU prime projects and clients.
  • Bridge SPO and BU Preconstruction departments to maximize opportunities for SPO to service prime projects and contribute trade expertise for BU.
  • Promote philosophy of ‘One Turner’ to communicate, collaborate, and support BU, clients, and company objectives.
  • Collaborate with BU to share and contribute SPO information through newsletters, good news, and employee spotlights.
  • Together with HR, lead strategy for progression and succession of SPO staff.
  • Produce and communicate performance evaluations and career development strategies for SPO staff.
  • Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee, and pricing decisions.
  • Provide recommendations and collaborate with GM to support final decisions.
  • Drive operational excellence to ensure success within each SPO opportunity.
  • Establish and maintain procedures to protect financial assets in collaboration with overall BU.
  • Oversee and approval of all financial reports, compliance with company policy and timely reporting of known risks.
  • Establish and maintain procedures to protect physical assets within SPO BU.
  • Guide capital asset processes and procedures for procuring and liquidating physical assets and ensure ethical standards with management of physical assets.
  • Plan, forecast, and manage G&A for SPO business unit.
  • Participate in community and professional organizations with assistance and involvement by business unit senior staff.
  • Implement Turner Tools and Process in SPO BU (e.g. SAP, T4, Profit Plan, Lean, and BIM).
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
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