SPO Manager

Turner Construction

4d•$130,000 - $215,000

About The Position

The SPO Manager provides overall leadership for Turner Construction’s Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit and hourly trade staff. The role develops and promotes operational excellence while supporting projects and clients, and is responsible for business planning, financial and asset oversight, safety and compliance, staff development, and successful execution of SPO opportunities. The position is based in Arizona and involves 90–100% travel. It is classified as regular, experienced, and salaried exempt. The SPO Manager works in coordination with the business unit and General Manager to develop business and contingency plans, create and manage an annual Profit Plan, evaluate risks, and support contract, fee, and pricing decisions. The role builds partnerships with Preconstruction and other business unit teams to identify opportunities and contribute trade expertise to projects. The manager also implements Turner tools and processes, develops staff progression and succession strategies with HR, and participates in community and professional organizations. Work is regularly performed at construction sites, where conditions may include moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risks, and moderate-to-loud noise. The position requires mobility and construction-site access, including climbing stairs and ladders and using construction personnel hoists. Travel may involve short and long distances by various conveyances.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited and credentialed degree program, plus 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.
Management experience.
Leadership ability and the ability to establish and execute a course of action or plan.
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 and ladders, use construction personnel hoists, and negotiate areas under construction.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including mobility and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling objects or controls, reaching, talking, and hearing.
Ability to work at construction sites and comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Drive to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and build teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit and staff.
Integrate Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Building L.I.F.E. principles throughout SPO to strive for zero incidents.
Develop an SPO business plan and contingency plan aligned with the overall business unit plan and strategy.
Develop and implement the annual Profit Plan with the General Manager and establish a process to evaluate progress toward goals.
Ensure adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance requirements across the SPO business unit and its projects.
Build internal networks to maximize opportunities for SPO to support business unit prime projects and clients.
Coordinate SPO and Preconstruction efforts to identify project opportunities and contribute trade expertise.
Promote the ‘One Turner’ philosophy by communicating, collaborating, and supporting business unit, client, and company objectives.
Share SPO information through newsletters, good news updates, and employee spotlights in collaboration with the business unit.
Lead staff progression and succession planning with HR.
Conduct and communicate performance evaluations and career development strategies for SPO staff.
Lead risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and fee and pricing decisions; make recommendations and collaborate with the General Manager on final decisions.
Drive operational excellence and successful execution of each SPO opportunity.
Establish financial-asset protection procedures with the business unit; oversee and approve financial reports, policy compliance, and timely reporting of known risks.
Establish procedures to protect physical assets, guide capital asset procurement and liquidation, and ensure ethical asset management.
Plan, forecast, and manage SPO business unit general and administrative expenses.
Participate in community and professional organizations with support and involvement 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.