Construction Operations Manager

Construction Operations Manager - Cerritos, CA

$145,000–$200,000 Base + Annual Bonus | High-Impact Leadership Role | Strong Project Backlog

Ready to lead the construction projects shaping the Los Angeles skyline? Our client, a leader in the elevator industry, is seeking a Construction Operations Manager to oversee new installation operations across the Los Angeles market.

In this role, you’ll lead the day-to-day performance of the new installation business, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while supporting the teams responsible for delivering them.

Success in this position requires someone who can balance people leadership, construction project management, financial performance, and customer relationships. You'll spend meaningful time in the field alongside superintendents and installation crews while partnering closely with branch leadership, sales, contractors, and other stakeholders to keep projects moving forward.

Why Join Our Client?

• Hands-On Leadership & Ownership: Take ownership of a critical construction operation, leading superintendents and field teams while driving safety, project execution, financial performance, and profitability.
• Strong Project Backlog: Step into an established operation with a strong backlog of installation projects, providing stability and continued opportunity across the Los Angeles market.
• Experienced Team & Resources: Join an established Los Angeles branch with experienced field teams, strong operational support, and the resources needed to execute projects successfully.
• Professional Growth: Continue building your leadership, construction management, and financial expertise within a specialized industry with long-term career opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunity, healthcare coverage, 401(k) with a 5% company match, company vehicle or car allowance with fuel support, and additional employee benefits.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Construction Operations Experience: Experience managing construction or new installation operations, including project scheduling, manpower planning, field execution, and financial performance.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to interpret blueprints, technical instructions, diagrams, project specifications, and other construction documentation.
• Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to lead and develop superintendents and field employees while building strong relationships with contractors, customers, and internal teams.
• Financial & Project Management: Experience managing project budgets, reviewing job costs, identifying financial risks, and making decisions that support profitability.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Analytical mindset, sound judgment, and confidence managing competing priorities, resolving project challenges, and making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree, relevant branch or departmental management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

What You'll Do:

• Lead & Coach the Construction Team: Supervise new installation superintendents and field employees, providing direction, training, performance management, and support to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage Construction Operations: Plan, prioritize, and oversee elevator installation projects, coordinating manpower, materials, subcontractors, and schedules to keep work progressing safely and efficiently.
• Drive Financial Performance: Review project budgets, job costs, and financial reports to identify risks, manage project profitability, and ensure accurate reporting of potential cost overruns.
• Lead with Safety: Administer company safety programs, conduct regular job site visits and safety audits, and reinforce high safety standards across all installation projects.
• Collaborate with Sales & Branch Management: Partner with construction sales teams on bids, project estimates, labor and material requirements, and technical considerations. Review and approve change orders, purchase orders, and other project-related documentation.
• Build Strong Customer & Contractor Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with general contractors, construction firms, architects, elevator consultants, and other project stakeholders to support successful installations and customer satisfaction.
• Provide Quality & Project Oversight: Conduct regular job site visits to monitor installation progress, workmanship, crew performance, and project timelines. Identify challenges early and take action to keep projects on track.
• Solve Problems & Adapt: Resolve operational challenges, address customer and contractor concerns, coordinate with internal teams, and support the branch wherever needed to ensure successful project delivery.

Location:

Los Angeles, CA – Local travel to construction sites, customer locations, and project meetings is required.

Relevant backgrounds and experience may include: Construction Operations Manager, New Installation Operations Manager, Elevator Operations Manager, Installation Manager, Construction Manager, Field Operations Manager, Branch Operations Manager, General Manager, Construction Superintendent, Installation Superintendent, Elevator Construction, New Installation, Commercial Construction, Construction Project Management, Field Leadership, Project Scheduling, Manpower Planning, Contractor Management, Subcontractor Coordination, Job Cost Management, P&L, Budgeting, Safety, Quality Control, and Team Leadership.

Salary range: $145,000- $200,000 with additional annual incentive compensation 0% - 100%. The role offers a car allowance or company vehicle and fuel card.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include:

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.