Industrial Services Operations Manager

The Industrial Services Operations Manager plans, directs, and oversees all strategic industrial project operations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule; controlling costs; maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations; and driving efficiency and profitability. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leadership Supervise multiple field and project management teams to ensure work is completed in a timely, efficient manner and within the project budget. Allocate resources, manage budgets, control operational costs, and identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction. Provide project support with change orders and client interfacing, while exercising discretion with confidential information. Partner with sales, estimating, and legal teams to review bids, calculate custom proposals, and negotiate cost-effective contracts for the company. Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders. Identify growth opportunities within project scopes, analyze market trends, and support expansion initiatives. Operational Oversight Manage project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, quality control, and performance oversight, including change orders and labor metrics (manpower vs. man-hours) to optimize profitability while providing project team leadership. Manage multiple project lifecycles, including procurement, scheduling, risk mitigation, client interfacing, and closeout. Actively participate in and lead intra-company meetings, including Safety Leadership, Bid Review, and Beyond Zero Management Meeting, and actively participate in Company community volunteer initiatives. Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable internal safety and quality standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements. Conduct risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate operational hazards Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and policies while promoting the Company’s safety culture. Maintain a professional level of communication with staff throughout the organization, while exercising discretion with confidential information. Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is preferred. 6+ years in heavy industrial services, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role. Proven success as a supervisor in industrial services and experience as a general contractor. Proficient knowledge of OSHA standards and industry ERP systems. Scheduling software and project management systems. Experience with contract and vendor negotiations, including review and editing of contracts. SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and employees at all levels. Excellent time-management skills, self-motivated, organized, able to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Deadline driven and efficient with time management. Working knowledge of applicable construction codes, policies, standards, and best practices. Ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals. Strong analytical skills required to understand and interpret data; including ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents such as scopes of work, technical drawings, blueprints, fabrication specification, engineering documentation, etc. Strong math skills and be proficient in use of US customary unit’s ft., in., lbs., psi, etc. Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, and industry-specific fabrication safety practices. Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Project Management software used for planning, resource allocation, and operational reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day-to-day information. Ability …

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