Operations Manager – Heavy Highway Construction

Operations Manager Heavy Highway Construction

Location: Louisiana
Salary: $140000$180000 DOE Discretionary Bonus
Schedule: In-Office (85%) Field (15%) 5 Days/Week
Industry: Heavy Highway Civil Infrastructure Construction

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead and optimize day-to-day operations across multiple heavy highway construction projects. This senior leadership role oversees project execution from pre-construction through closeout ensuring schedule budget safety quality and contract compliance across all crews and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple heavy highway construction projects ensuring on-time on-budget delivery
• Partner with Project Managers to develop project strategies schedules and resource plans
• Review and interpret contract documents plans and specifications
• Identify and mitigate operational financial and schedule risks
• Ensure full compliance with safety programs OSHA and company standards
• Monitor field operations to ensure quality productivity and adherence to timelines
• Communicate project needs and performance to executive leadership
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors agencies and partners
• Train mentor and develop project managers and estimators

Required Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in Heavy Highway Construction
• 10 years of project or operations management experience (field experience strongly preferred)
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management (required)
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
• Proven experience with concrete paving site-work utilities drainage and DOT projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects budgets schedules and teams simultaneously
• Stable work history and senior-level leadership experience

Preferred Experience

• Masters degree in Engineering or Management
• Experience working with the Louisiana DOTD the City of New Orleans or regional agencies
• Background as a Superintendent Foreman or Field Supervisor

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $140K$180K DOE
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Medical Dental Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance Short-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pet-friendly office environment

About Us

We are a Louisiana-based heavy/highway contractor specializing in concrete paving site-work concrete barriers sewer water and drainage projects. Our team has successfully delivered projects for the Louisiana DOTD the City of New Orleans Baton Rouge Sewerage & Water Board and Aviation Authorities bringing decades of expertise to every job.