Operations Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in construction management, engineering, or public-sector infrastructure delivery.
• Direct experience working with Caltrans, local agencies, or municipal public works departments.
• Strong understanding of construction management roles, including Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, inspectors, material testers, and source inspectors.
• Demonstrated leadership managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass a background check and, where applicable, a drug screening in accordance with client and project requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within an integrated or multi-entity organization.
• Professional Engineering License is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Task Order Manager for Caltrans, local agency, and city contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and deliverables, with reporting from project managers.
• Coordinate staffing plans, contract modifications, and negotiations.
• Support integration efforts and alignment with Consertus standards and processes.
• Support Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, Inspectors, and QA/QC staff.
• Oversee staffing assignments, mobilization, and workload balancing.
• Assist field teams with issue resolution.
• Ensure adherence to Caltrans standards, local agency specifications, and project procedures.
• Promote consistent operational practices across teams.
• Work with accounting staff responsible for invoicing, cost tracking, and project financials.
• Support HR functions, including performance reviews and workforce planning.
• Implement operational systems, process improvements, and compliance protocols.
• Uphold companywide QA/QC standards and safety practices.
• Monitor project performance, staffing efficiency, and operational KPIs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, prepaid legal, hospitalization, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with day-one eligibility, including a 100% company match on the first 3% of eligible compensation and a 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%.
• 10 paid holidays.
• PTO starting at 15 days annually and growing up to 25 days with tenure.
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development.