Operations Manager
Terracon - Colorado Springs, CO
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Terracon is seeking an Operations Manager in our Colorado Springs, Colorado office. You will lead a team of Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) professionals focused on being inclusive, diverse, caring, and high-performing in a rapidly growing and profitable office. The Colorado Springs Operations Manager will provide leadership and management of a medium-sized (A/E/C) consulting office's direct/support activities (administrative and technical). This includes ensuring our office achieves safe, profitable growth by focusing on profit/loss management, employee supervision, project management, quality control, health and safety oversight, client relations and development, and new business development. You will also be responsible for general leasehold improvements, project and office equipment, and proper oversight and utilization of all personnel. This role will also develop and/or review contracts and proposals prepared by the office, verify technical and financial provisions, and ensure manpower budgets are sufficient to complete the contracted work and render a profit. You will work closely with outstanding administrative and technical department managers to support specific functions and operations of the office.
Responsibilities
- Leadership of a medium-sized office supporting multiple technical departments consisting of geotechnical, environmental, construction monitoring, and administrative staff with an office size of 25 employee-owners and growing.
- Implement Terracon's Vision and Strategic Plan locally.
- In conjunction with appropriate technical experts and management within the Company, assign office manpower to special technical projects to ensure the best accomplishment and utilization of staff.
- Develop and execute annual office business plan.
- Responsible for the profitability of the office.
- Assist Department Managers in determining their staffing needs in the office.
- Apprise Management of Office progress, including business development, project schedules, employee management, financial results, and equipment/facility/organizational needs.
- Responsible for leading and directing the office's Business Development efforts.
- Develop an understanding and be aware of project-related risks. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
- Promote continuous innovation and adoption of processes and ideas that produce long term growth opportunities for the firm.
- Lead the way in mentoring employees and ensure that Colorado Springs's supervisors do the same.
- Safety Leadership of the office by ensuring that Terracon's IIF Safety Culture is strong by communicating safety initiatives, rules, and guidelines for the office.
- Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 10 years' practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years' related experience.
- Prior management experience is preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
Nice-to-haves
- Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
Benefits
- Employee ownership
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Education reimbursement
- Bonus programs
