Operations Manager

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Position Summary

The Operations Manager provides leadership and oversight of all projects within their portfolio including field operations, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient project execution while supporting CAPE's strategic objectives, client satisfaction, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Field Execution

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Delivery Managers, Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Build and maintain qualified, project-ready teams to support client and project needs.
• Ensure workforce readiness, productivity monitoring, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Conduct regular site visits to support project performance and resolve operational issues.
• Implement process improvements and lessons learned to drive operational excellence.
• Support staffing, training, performance management, and workforce planning.

Business Development & Project Support

• Support proposal development and field execution planning.
• Participate in bid reviews and strategic pursuits.
• Serve as Project/Program Manager on key or complex opportunities when needed.
• Strengthening client relationships throughout project interactions.

Strategic Leadership

• Lead operational excellence initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support division and corporate strategic goals and initiatives.

Financial Management

• Partner with Project Controls to monitor project financial performance.
• Support achievement of project gross margin, budget, and productivity goals.

Leadership & Culture

• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and timekeeping requirements.
• Promote CAPE's Mission, Vision, Values, and safety culture.

Success Measures

• Successful achievement of project objectives and client expectations.
• Strong employee engagement, development, and performance.
• Efficient project delivery and operational processes.
• Achievement of financial, sales, and strategic business goals.
• Effective implementation of lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary

Up to $200K annually commensurate with experience

Travel

Up to 40%-50% annually

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Science, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

Experience

• 20+ years of construction management, engineering, or related technical experience.
• 10+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with Primavera scheduling software preferred.

Certifications

• Professional registration (PE, PG, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training or equivalent.
• USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors certification.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Required Competencies

• Operational and financial management
• Project scheduling and earned value management
• Contract and subcontract administration
• Strategic planning and problem solving
• Leadership, coaching, and team development
• Client and stakeholder relationship management
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Change management and continuous improvement
• Proficiency with project management and business systems

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in office and field environments, including exposure to construction and environmental hazards.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites.
• Ability to pass required medical evaluations and wear applicable PPE.

WHY CAPE?

For 35 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions to governmental and private organizations nationwide. Our projects are high-profile environmental remediation projects involving cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment. The culture of our company is one of working together to achieve our clients' objectives, company goals, and employees' professional goals, and is succinctly and accurately defined as "We, Not Me" behavior. To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share, and develop new services to support smart growth.

CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, ADP retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE also offers staff several other voluntary benefits options, as well as the option to work from home.

CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.

Communication

Any communication regarding this position will come from an email address ending in cape-inc.com. Scammers may try to imitate our HR team. Please use caution when replying to emails that are from other domains. To ensure you are applying for a legitimate job, please only complete a job application that originates from https://www.cape-inc.com/environmental-jobs.