Senior Operations Manager / Director of Operations
About The Position
Waters Construction is seeking a senior operational leader to serve as the second-in-command for our Heavy Civil Division, a ~$70M/year business with a strong growth trajectory. This is a high-impact role working directly with the Vice President of Heavy Civil, focused on leading execution across our portfolio of active projects, while helping scale the division to its next level of performance. You will take primary ownership of day-to-day operations across multiple heavy highway and civil construction projects during the core execution phase (approximately 5%–95% complete). Your mission is to drive consistent, high-quality execution across all active jobs, lead and develop project managers and project teams, improve schedule performance, cost control, and accountability, and build the operational systems needed to scale the division. This role enables the VP to focus on strategic priorities such as bidding, market expansion, and major risk management, while you ensure the work gets delivered efficiently and profitably.
Requirements
- Strong background in heavy civil / highway construction
- Experience in operations, project management, or field leadership
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
- Deep understanding of: Scheduling, Cost control, Field coordination, Project execution
- A leader who brings: Accountability and follow-through, Sound judgment under pressure, Clear, direct communication, The ability to develop people and build teams
Responsibilities
- Leading day-to-day operations across multiple concurrent projects
- Directly managing Project Managers and influencing field leadership
- Driving performance in: Schedule adherence, Cost control & job profitability, Subcontractor and vendor execution, Staffing and resource allocation
- Running project reviews and ensuring follow-through on key actions
- Identifying and correcting operational issues before they escalate
- Strengthening coordination across operations, field, equipment, accounting, and leadership
- Developing the next generation of PMs, superintendents, and leaders
Benefits
- Performance Bonus
- 10% Profit Sharing contribution to 401(k)
- Medical Insurance: Fully covered for the individual
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
