Self Perform Operations Manager - Augusta

Turner Construction Company•Appling, GA

About The Position

The Self Perform Operations Manager provides overall leadership for Turner’s Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit and hourly trade staff. The role develops and promotes operational excellence while supporting projects and clients. It leads the SPO business plan, annual Profit Plan, safety and compliance practices, financial and physical asset controls, workforce development, and operational execution. The manager works with the General Manager, Human Resources, Preconstruction, and the broader business unit to align SPO activities with company and client objectives. The position is based in the Augusta division, with the project location listed as Appling, Georgia. It involves regular work at construction sites, where the employee encounters moving mechanical parts, elevated and precarious locations, airborne particles, outdoor weather, and potential electrical-shock risks. The role requires mobility around construction areas, use of stairs and ladders, and occasional short- and long-distance travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited and credentialed degree program, and 10 years of building construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Thorough understanding of the commercial construction industry and participating markets.
In-depth knowledge of SPO-specific scopes of work and trades.
Drive to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and build teams.
Leadership ability and the ability to establish and execute a course or plan.
Management experience.
Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Active participation in construction industry professional organizations.
Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists as a passenger, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.
Ability to regularly be mobile and occasionally travel short and long distances by a variety of conveyances.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling objects or tools, reaching, talking, and hearing; required vision includes close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit and staff.
Promote integration of Environmental Health & Safety Building L.I.F.E. principles within SPO to strive for zero incidents.
Develop the SPO business plan and contingency plan in coordination with the overall business unit plan and strategy.
Apply the business plan to develop and implement an annual Profit Plan aligned with the General Manager, and establish a process to evaluate progress toward goals.
Ensure adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance requirements throughout the SPO business unit and associated projects.
Build an internal network to maximize opportunities for SPO to serve business unit prime projects and clients.
Coordinate SPO and Preconstruction to maximize SPO opportunities on prime projects and contribute trade expertise.
Promote the ‘One Turner’ philosophy by communicating, collaborating, and supporting the business unit, clients, and company objectives.
Collaborate with the business unit to share SPO information through newsletters, good news, and employee spotlights.
Work with Human Resources to lead staff progression and succession strategy.
Produce and communicate staff performance evaluations and career development strategies.
Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee decisions, and pricing decisions; make recommendations and collaborate with the General Manager on final decisions.
Drive operational excellence to ensure success for each SPO opportunity.
Establish and maintain procedures to protect financial assets in collaboration with the business unit.
Oversee and approve financial reports, ensure compliance with company policy, and report known risks in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain procedures to protect physical assets within the SPO business unit.
Guide capital asset procurement and liquidation processes and ensure ethical management of physical assets.
Plan, forecast, and manage general and administrative expenses for the SPO business unit.
Participate in community and professional organizations with support from business unit senior staff.
Implement Turner tools and processes in the SPO business unit, including SAP, T4, Profit Plan, Lean, and BIM.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.