Field Operations Manager

Why work at Banicki?

Founded by Jerry Banicki locally in 1991, J. Banicki Construction, Inc. (Banicki) is a trusted heavy civil construction firm recognized for our ability to provide comprehensive civil infrastructure services for our clients.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Banicki has completed over 1,400 municipal, state, and federal projects across Arizona, California, and Texas, earning a reputation for our ability to deliver projects of all sizes and complexities with precision and efficiency.

Our pronounced focus on delivering exceptional quality work is highlighted by the five AGC Build Arizona Project of the Year Awards we have received on heavy civil projects delivered since 2020.

At Banicki, we foster a culture of hard work, collaboration, and fun. We believe that our team members are our greatest strength and competitive advantage.

If you're looking for a work environment that values teamwork, dedication, and a "can-do" attitude, then we invite you to join us in building a brighter future together.

Banicki has been at the forefront of Alternative Project Delivery Methods (APDM) since 2000, when Jerry Banicki began collaborating with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) legislative group to win passage of ARS 34, the legislation that enables APDM for civil construction in Arizona.

As a result, Banicki has consistently demonstrated our proficiency on APDM projects, providing our clients with innovative, best value, and accelerated methods to deliver civil infrastructure.

Sterling Benefit :

In 2011, Banicki became an independent subsidiary of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (Sterling). Sterling is one of the highest performing civil firms in the world, currently ranked

51 on the ENR’s 2023 Top 400 Contractors List and #50 on Forbes’ America’s Best Small Companies List.

Sterling is leading the development of the rapidly expanding e-infrastructure market. We encourage you to look at the outstanding attributes of our parent company at ww.strlco.com.

What Banicki Can Offer You :

• Salary : Competitive pay with up to 20% Annual Bonus
• Health Insurance : We have four options for your health plan through Cigna. Coverage will start on the first day of the first full month after you start.

Example Start date in January, health coverage starts in February, see Benefits Guide for more information.

• Industry Leading Benefits : We offer industry leading health, vision, dental, and other benefits.
• 401 K : 100% Company match up to 5%. You will be eligible on the first day of the first full month after your start. Example Start date of mid-January, eligibility is first of March.
• Smart Phone : You will be provided a new Apple or Android smartphone, whatever is your preference.
• Computer : You will be provided a new laptop and any necessary software packages to execute your job functions.
• Vacation & Holiday Pay : Vacation pay will begin accruing on day one of employment. There are 8 paid Holidays per year.

Position Purpose

The Field Operations Manager provides leadership and oversight of day-to-day operations for all construction project management and administration associated with J Banicki Construction and its multiple projects.

This role oversees and maintains client relations and maintenance. This role is responsible for project logistics, manpower / equipment management, financial management, schedule maintenance, quality, safety and staff development aspects of all the projects assigned to them.

This role also assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures to achieve established business goals in support of J.

Banicki Construction Inc. mission statements.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects (i.e. financial, schedule, safety, quality, manpower, staff development, etc.) of the projects assigned
• Assets in business development efforts for future projects and targeted market segments in Arizona
• Work directly with the project managers and superintendents to ensure project success
• Engage and maintain relationship with clients from preconstruction through completion of the project and on future work
• Visit each job site and attend team meetings as required in order to have working knowledge of current project status and issues
• Ongoing development and maintenance of quality relationships with owners, subcontractors, and A / E firms
• Attend weekly owner meetings to support project staff
• Promote excellence at all levels
• Enforce compliance with safety policies
• Assist with resolving all project conflicts
• Assist other departments with proposal efforts
• Assist other departments with preconstruction efforts
• Responsible for maintaining manpower schedule
• Responsible for assignments of craft and equipment on projects
• Review & negotiate change orders
• Manage, mentor and develop project staff
• Responsible for performance evaluation, salary adjustments, bonus allocations and policies for staff assigned
• Participate in project brain storming & planning meetings
• Assist in recruiting & hiring efforts

Position Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years combined progressive experience in a Project Engineer and Project Manager level role with business development responsibilities
• Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to handle numerous challenges, solve complex problems, and motivate others while maintaining effective relationships with customers by exceeding their requirements and expectations
• Constructability and technical issues
• Risk analysis and mitigation
• Understanding of construction trade software including HCSS, Primavera, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of tracking project cost and process of issuing change orders
• Ability to negotiate with clients and subcontractors
• Sufficient understanding of the work of multiple trades
• Excellent management abilities, leadership and problem-solving skills, organization, communication and customer service skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines on a regular basis
• Proactively seek opportunity to improve and develop construction knowledge & technical skills
• Plan reading and construction document review and coordination abilities
• Ability to read and review plan and construction documents
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently within the team structure and environment
• Reliable and responsive
• Strong business values and ethics
• Must be proactive, flexible, responsible and resourceful
• Must work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate
• Actively foster teamwork and collaboration

We are an equal opportunity employer : We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.