SPO Manager

Turner Construction Company•Denver, CO

About The Position

The SPO Manager provides overall leadership for the Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit and hourly trade staff. The role develops and promotes operational excellence while supporting projects and clients. The manager leads the unit’s business planning, financial and physical asset controls, risk evaluation, staffing development, and integration with the broader business unit. The role also promotes safety, ethics, compliance, and collaboration across the company.

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 experience.
Thorough understanding of the commercial construction industry and its participating markets.
In-depth knowledge of the SPO unit’s specific scopes of work and trades.
Drive to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and build teams.
Leadership ability, including establishing and executing a course of action 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 the Self-Perform Operations unit and staff.
Integrate Environmental Health & Safety Building L.I.F.E. principles throughout the SPO unit to strive for zero incidents.
Develop an SPO business plan and contingency plan aligned with the business unit plan and strategy.
Develop and implement the annual Profit Plan in alignment 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 its projects.
Build an internal network to maximize opportunities for SPO to serve business unit prime projects and clients.
Coordinate between SPO and business unit Preconstruction departments to identify opportunities and contribute trade expertise.
Promote the ‘One Turner’ philosophy and collaborate in support of the business unit, clients, and company objectives.
Share SPO information through business unit newsletters, good news, and employee spotlights.
Work with Human Resources on progression and succession strategies for SPO staff.
Provide 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 across SPO opportunities.
Establish and maintain procedures to protect the business unit’s financial assets.
Oversee and approve financial reports, ensure compliance with company policy, and report known risks in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain procedures to protect SPO physical assets; guide the procurement and liquidation of capital assets and ensure ethical asset management.
Plan, forecast, and manage general and administrative expenses for the SPO business unit.
Participate in community and professional organizations with 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.