Operations Manager

Our company is a leading geotechnical foundation specialist, known for delivering innovative, high-quality, and safe solutions to complex foundation challenges. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients across all sectors, with a strong reputation for technical expertise and operational excellence.

Position Summary:
The operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing and driving the operations of the NorCAL Projects. Reporting to the Nor CAL District Manager, the Operations Manager will lead project execution and resource management. This role requires a dynamic leader with both strategic insight and hands-on operational expertise to ensure project success, profitability, and client satisfaction across the region. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safety and Compliance:

• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring adherence to all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support and enforce safety programs, audits, and initiatives to minimize risk and ensure a safe working environment.
• Promote sustainability across all operations.

2. Operational Leadership:

• Oversee operational activities within the NorCAL region, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality project execution.
• Monitor resource planning, equipment management, materials procurement, and logistics to maximize productivity and cost efficiency.
• Monitor project progress, and schedules to ensure alignment with business goals and client expectations.
• Supervise the selection, contracting, induction, oversight, and monitoring of all aspects of the performance of subcontractors and sub-consultants hired for the project

3. Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional team, including, instrumentation engineers, and field personnel.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure clear communication of objectives, expectations, and performance standards across all teams.
• Ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

4. Financial Management:

• Supervise and participate in creating project budgets, monitor costs, and implement strategies to optimize financial performance.
• Lead the preparation of change orders, POs and contractual claims.

5. Estimating and Business Development:

• Collaborate the estimating and engineering teams to provide constructability reviews and operational input.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, building relationships, and contributing to contract negotiations.

6. Client Relations:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle, addressing concerns and ensuring expectations are met.

7. Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements, best practices, and technological innovations.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to maintain the company’s leadership position in the geotechnical foundation sector.
• Identify training needs for self and the operations team.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in foundation operations, including project management and estimating, particular experience in Texas is highly referred.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical construction methods and industry standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in operational tools, and project management systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Maternity / Paternity leave
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) matching / Roth
• Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Sick days

Sixense Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Please be advised that all interested candidates are REQUIRED to attach a copy of your resume in order to be considered.

In an effort to foster a diverse workforce Sixense Inc. encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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