Operations Manager- Industrial Division of Construction
Occupations:
General and Operations ManagersConstruction ManagersIndustrial Production ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersArchitectural and Engineering ManagersIndustries:
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and LeasingAgriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery ManufacturingOffice Administrative ServicesOther Investment Pools and FundsBusiness Schools and Computer and Management TrainingForge Strategies is partnered with a construction company outside of Atlanta, GA for a search for an Operations Manager- Industrial Division. They are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and help scale a growing division focused on heavy industrial, mission-critical, and advanced manufacturing construction projects.This is not a standard project management role. This is a true leadership seat for someone ready to drive operational excellence, oversee major project execution, strengthen teams, and play a direct role in division growth.If you have operational leadership experience in industrial construction, advanced manufacturing, data centers, or other highly technical large-scale environments, this could be a rare long-term career move.Compensation & Benefits• Highly competitive salary • Strong bonus structure (25%) • Profit-sharing opportunity • Company truck • Unlimited PTO • 100% employer-paid medical • 100% employer-paid short-term disability • 100% employer-paid long-term disability • 100% employer-paid life insurance • Relocation assistance availableWhat You’ll Own• Lead operations for heavy industrial / advanced manufacturing construction projects • Oversee division performance, execution, and profitability • Drive project delivery, team leadership, and operational strategy • Mentor and develop project teams and operational leaders • Strengthen client relationships and support long-term business growth • Collaborate with executive leadership to scale division capabilities • Improve operational systems, processes, and execution standardsWhat We’re Looking For• Proven leadership experience in industrial, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, or large-scale construction environments• Strong operational oversight of complex projects and teams• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and profitability• Ability to lead growth, build teams, and drive accountability• Executive presence with strong communication and leadership skillsIdeal Backgrounds• Advanced manufacturing facilities• Data centers / mission-critical• Heavy industrial• Semiconductor / battery / EV• Large-scale process-driven constructionThis is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with significant earning potential, real influence, and long-term upside.