Operations Manager — Construction Office Operations

Company: Ambrozi Contracting

Location: Saint Joseph, MO

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $85,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience

Bonuses: potential for additional performance-based incentive compensation that could bring total compensation up to approximately $180,000

This role is ideal for someone who has experience managing business operations, understands how to create structure and follow-through, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment. The right candidate should be used to supporting or managing companies with $30 million or more in annual revenue and be able to bring strong operational discipline to the office.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager will serve as a central operational point person in the office. This position will help manage daily priorities, track deadlines, coordinate across departments, and make sure important deliverables do not stall.

This role provides higher-level operational ownership, accountability, process management, and execution support across the company.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with:

• Construction industry experience
• Operations management experience
• Public works/government contracting familiarity
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities and teams

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office workflow and operational priorities.
• Create accountability and follow-up across departments.
• Coordinate communication between office staff, field teams, project management, and ownership.
• Oversee project administrative flow, including subcontracts, billing support, compliance items, closeout tracking, and related documentation.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and outstanding items to ensure work continues moving forward.
• Assist with process improvement, system implementation, and operational structure.
• Support ownership with immediate in-office operational needs and priority management.
• Help improve communication, execution, and follow-through between departments.
• Identify bottlenecks in office processes and help develop solutions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of company priorities and help ensure teams are aligned.
• Support construction administration processes related to public works, civil construction, and concrete projects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, accountable, and experienced in managing operational flow within a growing company. They should be comfortable working directly with ownership and department leaders while also being hands-on enough to help solve daily office challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management, office management, project administration, or construction administration.
• Prior experience with a construction company is strongly preferred.
• Experience with public works, civil construction, concrete construction, or subcontract administration is a plus.
• Experience supporting or managing companies with $30 million+ in annual revenue preferred.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep departments accountable.
• Strong communication skills with office staff, field teams, executives, and vendors.
• Ability to identify process gaps and help implement better systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to track administrative project flow.
• Proficiency with office software, project tracking systems, and construction-related platforms preferred.

Compensation

This position is expected to fall within the range of $85,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and construction industry background.

Bonuses: potential for additional performance-based incentive compensation that could bring total compensation up to approximately $180,000

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience as an operations or general manager in a business that grossed a minimum of 30 Million yearly?

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)
• Construction: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person