Senior Operational Systems Manager

Clune Construction Company • Chicago, IL

5d • $120,000 - $159,000

About The Position

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact! The Senior Operational Systems Manager is responsible for maintaining, improving, and supporting Clune’s operational processes, tools, and standards to enhance consistency, efficiency, and project execution across the organization. Working closely with regional and corporate leadership, this role evaluates process effectiveness, gathers feedback from operational teams, and implements improvements that align with company priorities. The position ensures operational documentation, forms, templates, and guidance remain current, accessible, and clearly communicated to support adoption and operational clarity. Success in this role requires strong operational expertise, sound professional judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with leaders and project teams across the company. What We Offer At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education Fitness Program Pet Insurance Core Values and Behaviors Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture or Engineering is preferred, but strong work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 8–12 years of construction industry experience with 5 years of experience specifically in commercial construction.
• Solid background in construction trades and technical knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Apply working knowledge of construction management platforms (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), CMiC, Procore) to support operational processes.
• Apply working knowledge of scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Phoenix PM) to support scheduling and reporting functions.
• Utilize document management or intranet platforms to store, manage, and distribute operational content.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate working knowledge of construction project execution and operational workflows, applying this understanding to support process development and improvement.
• Apply experience supporting process improvement initiatives or operational standards, contributing to the development and refinement of company practices.
• Organize and maintain structured documentation and information systems, ensuring materials are accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats, producing clear, concise, and professional communication tailored to the audience.
• Analyze information to identify issues, trends, and improvement opportunities, and develop practical, solution-oriented recommendations.
• Manage multiple priorities independently, meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy with minimal supervision.
• Support alignment and consistency of operational processes across teams, collaborating with stakeholders to reinforce standards.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality in all work products.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to perform job responsibilities efficiently and accurately.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees