Job Description
A client in the Columbus, OH area is seeking an Operations Lead for a top concrete construction client. This individual will be responsible for overseeing multiple large-scale concrete construction projects while owning both operational execution and overall financial performance. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in vertical concrete construction, a proven track record of leading multiple project teams, and strong business acumen around budgeting, forecasting, and project controls. This leader will play a critical role in scaling operations, mentoring project leadership, maintaining key client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly accomplished construction operations professional seeking significant influence over project success, team growth, and long-term organizational performance.
Day-to-Day:
- Oversee the full Project Execution Process (PEP) across multiple active projects
- Lead, coach, and hold accountable 3–5 Project Leaders
- Build, staff, and scale high-performing project teams
- Own project financials including budgets, forecasting, projections, cash flow, and risk mitigation
- Validate project estimates, schedules, logistics plans, and supplier scopes during preconstruction
- Lead planning meetings, CPP meetings, and monthly financial reviews
- Maintain and strengthen client relationships from preconstruction through project completion
- Ensure safety, quality, schedule, manpower, and financial objectives are consistently achieved
- Develop future leaders through mentoring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes
- Support strategic business growth through operational excellence and team development
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Required Skills & Experience
- 15+ years of construction experience with end-to-end project/build lifecycle knowledge
- 5+ years' experience running multiple teams across multiple jobs simultaneously (3–5 active projects)
- Experience owning project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Experience overseeing $30M–$50M in active work at one time
- Project history in water waste treatments / civil work
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Exposure to metal framing and complex structural systems
- Background in preconstruction and estimating support
- Experience developing and executing talent plans and mentoring future leaders
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.