Construction Operation Manager

DescriptionPosition Summary: Lead Integrity Infrastructure operations across the Colorado and Mountain market, delivering safe, compliant, high-quality infrastructure services while protecting company assets, developing people, cultivating customer relationships, and managing fleet and equipment. Serve as the operational general manager for the regional market, ensuring operational integrity, cultural alignment with company values, and strong financial performance. Key Responsibilities:Regional Operational LeadershipOversee day-to-day Integrity Infrastructure field operations across the Colorado and Mountain market (pipelines, utilities, ROW, valve stations, etc.). Set, monitor, and achieve regional production, safety, quality, and schedule targets across projects and crews. Make business decisions grounded in bid units, rates, billing terms, and operational performance, coordinate with estimating, project controls, and finance. Plan and prioritize regional resources, travel, and site coverage to meet market demands. Implement and enforce quality control, documentation, and risk-mitigation processes for integrity work. Fleet & Equipment CoordinationWork with the centralized fleet team to coordinate allocation, preventive maintenance schedules, registration, insurance, and disposal for fleet and heavy equipment used in the regional market. Provide regional input on fleet utilization, operational needs, and downtime priorities; escalate issues and recommend replacements or reallocations. Ensure regional compliance with DOT, state, and site-specific requirements by collaborating with fleet and safety teams. Support vendor coordination through the fleet team for leasing, repairs, parts, and equipment services. People & CultureTreat people as the company's most precious resource; coach, mentor, and develop managers, supervisors, and crews across the region. Establish recurring 1:1s with managers and supervisors; lead performance reviews, training plans, and succession efforts. Build an inclusive culture grounded in integrity, generosity, accountability, and support, model company values daily. Customer & Stakeholder RelationshipsBuild and maintain trusted relationships with customers, regulators, local utilities, and internal stakeholders in the Colorado/Mountain market. Hold regular (e.g., weekly) customer meetings to review service, quality, schedules, safety, and continuous improvement. Protecting the Business & Financial OversightMonitor daily crew productivity and track labor costs vs. revenue across the region. Analyze job margins, labor utilization, change orders, and cost drivers; recommend corrective actions to protect margins. Maintain intimate knowledge of bid units, rates, change order processes, and billing terms to support profitable decision-making. Ensure accurate timekeeping, documentation, invoicing, and controls to safeguard company assets. Qualifications7+ years of construction/integrity operations experience with progressive leadership in utilities, pipeline, or heavy civil projects; Colorado or Mountain West experience strongly preferred. Proven experience managing crews, regional operations, budgets, scheduling, and customer relationships. Strong financial acumen (job costing, labor analysis) and knowledge of DOT/state regulatory requirements. Excellent coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills. Core CompetenciesRegional leadership & market planning Regulatory compliance Fleet coordination & vendor collaboration People development & culture building Customer relationship management Financial literacy & data-driven decision making Reports To VP — Integrity Infrastructure Working Conditions Combination of field and office work; frequent travel across Colorado and Mountain market sites; ability to work in varied weather and terrain.