Job Description
Job Description
Operations Manager – Heavy Industrial Mechanical Construction (Water/Watewater)
📍 Location: Southern California
💰 Compensation: $225K–$250K + performance incentives (up to 30%)
About the Role
We’re conducting a confidential search for a senior Operations Manager to lead Heavy Industrial Mechanical Construction (HIMC) operations across Southern California. This is a high-impact leadership role with full P&L responsibility, overseeing large-scale water/wastewater projects and driving operational excellence, safety culture, and client relationships.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all HIMC operations in Southern California, ensuring profitability and performance.
- Mentor and develop PMs, Engineers, and Superintendents; enforce safety and quality standards.
- Oversee project setup, CPM scheduling, and change management processes.
- Maintain strong client relationships and negotiate subcontract terms.
- Provide strategic input to senior leadership and implement process improvements.
What We’re Looking For
- Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Chemical), Construction Management, or related field.
- Experience: 15+ years managing water/wastewater construction projects for public agencies.
- Proven success with projects $100M+ and full P&L responsibility.
- Strong background in self-performed work (civil, concrete, piping, mechanical systems).
- Technical Expertise: Water /wastewater treatment facility construction, process piping, mechanical systems, commissioning.
- CPM scheduling (MS Project, Primavera P6) and project management tools (Vista, Procore, PM Web).
- Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and hold teams accountable; strong communication and client relationship management.
- Other: Valid driver’s license; frequent travel across Southern California.
Preferred: PE, PMP, or DBIA certification; experience with design-build/CMAR; established SoCal agency relationships.
What’s Offered
- Competitive base salary + performance incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO, and company vehicle/car allowance.
- Leadership role with autonomy and career growth opportunities.
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