{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"72e62d8cc69c062ef97e2aed","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/72e62d8cc69c062ef97e2aed","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/72e62d8cc69c062ef97e2aed","title":"Operations Manager","description":"Operations Manager Earthwork, Utilities, and Concrete Construction Position Summary\nWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our earthwork, underground utility, and concrete construction teams.\nThis position requires a hands-on leader who understands field operations, builds strong teams, holds people accountable, and takes ownership of results. The Operations Manager will work closely with company leadership, project managers, superintendents, foremen, estimating, accounting, and field personnel to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standard of quality.\nThe ideal candidate is honest, dependable, self-reliant, and driven to solve problems. This individual must have an owner’s mentality and be willing to make decisions based on what is best for the company, its employees, its clients, and the long-term success of every project.\nLeadership Expectations\nThe Operations Manager is expected to lead by example and help create a culture built around teamwork, accountability, safety, honesty, and pride in workmanship.\nThis person will:\nPut the success of the team ahead of individual recognition.\nSet clear expectations and hold themselves and others accountable.\nCommunicate honestly, directly, and respectfully.\nTake responsibility for problems and lead the effort to resolve them.\nSupport field leaders while requiring consistent performance.\nMake timely decisions without needing constant direction.\nProtect the company’s reputation, equipment, resources, and profitability.\nTreat every project and company dollar as if it were their own.\nPromote a culture where employees work safely, help one another, and take pride in the finished product.\nPrimary Responsibilities Operational Leadership\nOversee daily operations for earthwork, underground utility, and concrete projects.\nCoordinate project staffing, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor needs.\nEnsure project teams have the information and resources necessary to succeed.\nReview project schedules, production goals, manpower plans, and equipment utilization.\nIdentify operational challenges early and develop practical solutions.\nEstablish consistent operating procedures across projects and field teams.\nMaintain strong communication between field operations, project management, estimating, accounting, and executive leadership.\nAssist with planning future workload and ensuring the company has the people, equipment, and resources to support growth.\nProject Performance\nMonitor project productivity, job costs, labor performance, material usage, and equipment expenses.\nWork with project managers and field leadership to maintain schedules and budgets.\nReview project performance and address cost overruns, delays, and production concerns.\nHelp develop recovery plans when projects fall behind schedule or budget.\nVerify that change-order work is documented, communicated, and tracked.\nEnsure project documentation, daily reports, production quantities, and timekeeping are accurate and timely.\nParticipate in project startup meetings, operational reviews, and project closeout.\nHold teams accountable for project commitments and expected results.\nTeam Development\nRecruit, mentor, and develop superintendents, foremen, operators, laborers, and other field personnel.\nBuild strong teams by placing the right people in the right positions.\nProvide employees with clear direction, constructive feedback, and opportunities for growth.\nIdentify future leaders and help develop their technical and leadership abilities.\nAddress performance concerns promptly, fairly, and professionally.\nPromote cooperation between crews, departments, and project teams.\nCreate an environment where employees feel respected while understanding that accountability is required.\nSafety\nMake safety a personal and operational priority on every project.\nEnsure all projects comply with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and project-specific safety standards.\nWork closely with safety personnel, project managers, superintendents, and foremen to identify and correct unsafe conditions.\nParticipate in safety meetings, site inspections, incident reviews, and corrective-action planning.\nHold employees accountable for following safety procedures.\nEncourage employees to speak up when they identify unsafe conditions.\nReinforce the belief that no schedule, production goal, or financial result is more important than sending every employee home safely.\nEquipment and Resource Management\nCoordinate the assignment, movement, maintenance, and utilization of company equipment.\nEnsure equipment is operated responsibly and maintained according to company standards.\nReview equipment downtime, repair costs, fuel usage, and replacement needs.\nReduce unnecessary rentals, idle equipment, and operational waste.\nCoordinate with equipment managers, mechanics, vendors, and field personnel to minimize project disruptions.\nEnsure company property and resources are protected and used responsibly.\nClient and Partner Relationships\nBuild professional relationships with owners, general contractors, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners.\nRepresent the company with honesty, professionalism, and integrity.\nHelp resolve project concerns before they become larger disputes.\nSupport project teams during difficult conversations and negotiations.\nFollow through on commitments and ensure company representatives do the same.\nProtect the company’s reputation by delivering quality work and communicating openly.\nRequired Qualifications\nSignificant construction operations experience in earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, civil construction, or a related field.\nPrevious experience managing multiple projects, crews, and field leaders.\nStrong understanding of construction scheduling, production planning, job costing, equipment utilization, and labor management.\nWorking knowledge of excavation, grading, underground utilities, site concrete, structural concrete, or related civil scopes.\nProven ability to lead teams and hold employees accountable.\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.\nAbility to work independently and manage competing priorities.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project reports.\nStrong commitment to safety, quality, and ethical business practices.\nValid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.\nPreferred Qualifications\nTen or more years of construction experience.\nFive or more years in an operations, project management, superintendent, or senior field leadership position.\nExperience with heavy civil, excavation, underground wet utilities, dry utilities, site development, and concrete construction.\nExperience managing equipment-intensive construction operations.\nFamiliarity with construction management, scheduling, job-costing, and accounting software.\nOSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.\nExperience developing and implementing operational procedures and performance standards.\nPersonal Characteristics\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:\nTeam-Oriented\nWorks collaboratively, supports others, and understands that company success requires strong relationships between the office and the field.\nAccountable\nAccepts responsibility, follows through on commitments, and holds others to the same standard.\nHonest and Ethical\nCommunicates truthfully, makes fair decisions, and protects the trust of employees, clients, and business partners.\nSafety-Focused\nBelieves that safety is a core leadership responsibility and not simply a company requirement.\nOwner’s Mentality\nMakes decisions with an understanding of cost, risk, quality, reputation, and long-term business success.\nSelf-Reliant\nCan evaluate situations, make informed decisions, and move work forward without constant supervision.\nSelf-Motivated\nTakes initiative, remains focused, and looks for ways to improve operations without being asked.\nStrong Work Ethic\nLeads from the front, remains dependable during difficult situations, and does what is necessary to support the team.\nSolution-Oriented\nDoes not simply identify problems. Develops practical solutions and takes responsibility for implementation.\nMeasures of Success\nSuccess in this position will be measured by:\nSafe project performance.\nProjects completed on schedule and within budget.\nImproved field productivity and operational consistency.\nAccurate project reporting and cost control.\nResponsible labor and equipment utilization.\nStrong employee retention and leadership development.\nTimely resolution of project challenges.\nPositive client and business-partner relationships.\nConsistent quality of work.\nA culture of teamwork, accountability, honesty, and ownership.\nCompensation and Benefits\nCompensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership ability. The company intends to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package appropriate for a senior operational leadership position.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a respectful and professional workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and the needs of the company.\nPay: $95,632.00 - $160,062.00 per year\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nWork Location: In person","company":"Evolve Infrastructure Group","rawCompany":"evolve infrastructure group","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T21:19:52.803Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"47-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-construction-trades-and-extraction-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"238910","title":"Site Preparation Contractors","slug":"site-preparation-contractors"},{"code":"237110","title":"Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction","slug":"water-and-sewer-line-and-related-structures-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Manager","description":"Operations Manager Earthwork, Utilities, and Concrete Construction Position Summary\nWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our earthwork, underground utility, and concrete construction teams.\nThis position requires a hands-on leader who understands field operations, builds strong teams, holds people accountable, and takes ownership of results. 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This individual must have an owner’s mentality and be willing to make decisions based on what is best for the company, its employees, its clients, and the long-term success of every project.\nLeadership Expectations\nThe Operations Manager is expected to lead by example and help create a culture built around teamwork, accountability, safety, honesty, and pride in workmanship.\nThis person will:\nPut the success of the team ahead of individual recognition.\nSet clear expectations and hold themselves and others accountable.\nCommunicate honestly, directly, and respectfully.\nTake responsibility for problems and lead the effort to resolve them.\nSupport field leaders while requiring consistent performance.\nMake timely decisions without needing constant direction.\nProtect the company’s reputation, equipment, resources, and profitability.\nTreat every project and company dollar as if it were their own.\nPromote a culture where employees work safely, help one another, and take pride in the 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according to company standards.\nReview equipment downtime, repair costs, fuel usage, and replacement needs.\nReduce unnecessary rentals, idle equipment, and operational waste.\nCoordinate with equipment managers, mechanics, vendors, and field personnel to minimize project disruptions.\nEnsure company property and resources are protected and used responsibly.\nClient and Partner Relationships\nBuild professional relationships with owners, general contractors, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners.\nRepresent the company with honesty, professionalism, and integrity.\nHelp resolve project concerns before they become larger disputes.\nSupport project teams during difficult conversations and negotiations.\nFollow through on commitments and ensure company representatives do the same.\nProtect the company’s reputation by delivering quality work and communicating openly.\nRequired Qualifications\nSignificant construction operations experience in 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operations, project management, superintendent, or senior field leadership position.\nExperience with heavy civil, excavation, underground wet utilities, dry utilities, site development, and concrete construction.\nExperience managing equipment-intensive construction operations.\nFamiliarity with construction management, scheduling, job-costing, and accounting software.\nOSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.\nExperience developing and implementing operational procedures and performance standards.\nPersonal Characteristics\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:\nTeam-Oriented\nWorks collaboratively, supports others, and understands that company success requires strong relationships between the office and the field.\nAccountable\nAccepts responsibility, follows through on commitments, and holds others to the same standard.\nHonest and Ethical\nCommunicates truthfully, makes fair decisions, and protects the trust of employees, clients, and business partners.\nSafety-Focused\nBelieves that safety is a core leadership responsibility and not simply a company requirement.\nOwner’s Mentality\nMakes decisions with an understanding of cost, risk, quality, reputation, and long-term business success.\nSelf-Reliant\nCan evaluate situations, make informed decisions, and move work forward without constant supervision.\nSelf-Motivated\nTakes initiative, remains focused, and looks for ways to improve operations without being asked.\nStrong Work Ethic\nLeads from the front, remains dependable during difficult situations, and does what is necessary to support the team.\nSolution-Oriented\nDoes not simply identify problems. Develops practical solutions and takes responsibility for implementation.\nMeasures of Success\nSuccess in this position will be measured by:\nSafe project performance.\nProjects completed on schedule and within budget.\nImproved field productivity and operational consistency.\nAccurate project reporting and cost control.\nResponsible labor and equipment utilization.\nStrong employee retention and leadership development.\nTimely resolution of project challenges.\nPositive client and business-partner relationships.\nConsistent quality of work.\nA culture of teamwork, accountability, honesty, and ownership.\nCompensation and Benefits\nCompensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership ability. The company intends to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package appropriate for a senior operational leadership position.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a respectful and professional workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and the needs of the company.\nPay: $95,632.00 - $160,062.00 per year\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-04T21:19:52.803Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T21:19:52.803Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Evolve Infrastructure Group","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Denver","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"72e62d8cc69c062ef97e2aed"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/72e62d8cc69c062ef97e2aed"}}