Operations Manager Heavy Highway Construction

Operations Manager – Heavy Highway Construction

Location: Louisiana
Salary: $140,000–$180,000 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)
• Bachelor's 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

• Master's 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.