Construction Operations Manager

Job Description

Position Summary

The COM plays a pivotal leadership role in overseeing day-to-day site operations and ensuring construction excellence across multiple Habitat Greater Cincinnati job sites. This position is responsible for managing Site Superintendents (SS), supporting project planning and execution, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and enhancing the volunteer experience. The role requires frequent site visits, proactive problem-solving, and strong collaboration with staff, subcontractors, and volunteers to ensure timely and high-quality construction of affordable housing.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain build schedules that are developed by the Senior Construction Manager (SCM) and Project Manager (PM).
• Directly supervise a team of SSs, including conducting semi-annual one-on-ones and ongoing performance management.
• Conduct daily job site visits to monitor progress, support SSs, monitor safety, and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain accountability among SSs to keep their individual builds on schedule and within scope.
• Frequently conduct quality evaluations of work performed by subcontractors, volunteers, and staff.
• Resolve on-site issues swiftly and effectively, particularly those related to construction errors or framing problems.
• Work with the Construction Training Manager (CTM) to implement consistent standards and processes across job sites.
• Work with the CTM to keep job sites safe and ensure safety practices are followed.
• Assist the PM in managing materials on job sites, including returns and inventory control.
• Meet with Volunteer Services to oversee the volunteer schedule, ensuring proper task planning, site readiness, and meaningful volunteer engagement.
• Ensure readiness and presence for all site inspections and support SSs in preparing for code and compliance reviews.
• Work with PM to schedule subcontractors
• Work with SS to ensure job sites are fully prepared prior to their scheduled work.
• Provide coverage for SS, when needed, during PTO.

Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer