WHO WE ARE | WHAT WE DO

At Steel Encounters, our vision is to be the premier company and most sought-after provider of structural and building envelope products and services. Are you looking for a company who values their employees and wants to help them grow? Are you someone who enjoys being a Leader that is proud of the work they do and whose goal is to grow the company and provide our customers with outstanding construction experience? Steel Encounters is an ESOP company (employee-owned company), employees receive dividends on profits that go directly towards retirement. Each employee-owner takes pride in their work and is an important contributor to our overall success.

The Operations Manager oversees SE’s construction operations from turnover to close-out; ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed to successful completion. You will oversee and drive the project management, engineering, construction, and fabrication units to achieve the Company’s revenue, profit, and customer service goals. You must have the technical expertise to provide operational guidance to the construction team from preconstruction to completion. Supervise day-to-day operation, which includes the allocation of resources and department budget to ensure the profitable success for Architectural Division projects. Promote the vision, mission, and values of Steel Encounters.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• Annual Bonus
• STD, LTD and Life Insurance package
• Paid vacation time and Paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401K
• Benefits Negotiated with Offer

Essential Duties/Accountabilities:

• Develop and deliver departmental budgets.
• Oversees turnover of projects from Preconstruction to Project Management, fabrication, and field.
• Ensure management of WIP, cashflow, and forecasting projections.
• Oversee contract implementation for both customers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate with clients regarding project changes, schedules, and construction approach.
• Consistently deliver department reports and issues to the Division and Executive team.
• Empower the team and enforce accountability, review personnel, compensation, and employment standards in accordance with Company vision, mission, and values.
• Actively engage Fabrication Facility, Field, PM, and Engineering managers for operational continuity and determination of Company priorities.
• Continuously refining workflows, SOPs, onboarding, and training.
• Monitor and adjust company resources to align with workload and productivity.
• Lead, manage and develop direct reports and team members
• Instill company safety culture throughout all areas and levels of the Department.

Requirements of the job:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing commercial building façade /curtain wall construction projects in alignment with scopes performed (by SE) with P&L responsibility.
• Exceptional knowledge of engineering and implementing curtain wall systems, materials and resource allocation, construction tools, and scheduling techniques.
• Experience understanding customer needs and gaining consensus with general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Working knowledge of local, state, domestic and international construction building codes and health & safety requirements.
• Experience in Primavera P6, MS Project, or other construction project management and manufacturing software.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite

Steel Encounters is based in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah with offices in Seattle, Washington and Jacksonville, Arkansas. We are a multi-cultural, multi-generational employee-owned company, employing individuals from different areas of the U.S. and around the world. Steel Encounters benefits from the richness of our diversity and recognizes the power of our employees working together.

Questions: Contact Douglas Aydelott, Human Resources Manager (801) 721-7037 or douglasaydelott@steelencounters.com