PEMP Operations Manager

Position Overview

Petersen Brothers Construction (PBC) is seeking a highly disciplined PEMB Operations Manager to lead the execution of all Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) projects.  This role is responsible for turning awarded work into successful projects owning scheduling, field execution, manpower planning, and project outcomes. This is a pure operations role focused on delivery, efficiency, and profitability, not sales or preconstruction.  The ideal candidate is a builder-first leader who thrives in the field, drives accountability, and ensures every PEMB project is executed at a high level.

Key Responsibilities  

• Project Execution Leadership
  
  
  
  • Take full ownership of projects at handoff from preconstruction
  
  
  • Lead project kickoff, ensuring clear scope, schedule, and expectations
  
  
  • Drive execution from mobilization through completion
  
  
  • Ensure alignment between office, field, and vendors
  
  
  
  


• Field Operations & Erection Oversight

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  • Direct and support superintendents and field crews across all PEMB projects
  
  
  • Oversee erection sequencing, crane utilization, and crew sizing
  
  
  • Ensure proper installation of
    
    
    
    
    • Primary steel
    
    
    • Secondary framing
    
    
    • Roof and wall systems
    
    
    • Insulation systems (e.g., Simple Saver)
    
    
    • Liner panels, trim, and accessories
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

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  • Identify and resolve field issues quickly to maintain production
  
  
  
  

• Scheduling & Production Management
  
  
  
  • Build and manage detailed PEMB erection schedules
  
  
  • Sequence work to maximize efficiency (crew flow, crane picks, deliveries)
  
  
  • Coordinate dependencies (e.g., secondary complete before roof install)
  
  
  • Identify opportunities to accelerate schedules (overtime, crew stacking, etc.)
  
  
  
  

• Manpower & Resource Planning
  
  
  
  • Plan and allocate labor across multiple projects
  
  
  • Optimize crew size, skill mix, and productivity
  
  
  • Coordinate equipment needs (cranes, lifts, telehandlers, etc.)
  
  
  • Ensure proper staffing to meet schedule demands
  
  
  
  

• Vendor & Material Coordination
  
  
  
  • Coordinate directly with PEMB manufacturers and suppliers
    
    
    
    
    • Delivery schedules
    
    
    • Material sequencing
    
    
    • Missing/damaged materials
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

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  • Ensure projects are ready to receive and install materials without delay
  
  
  • Oversee unloading, staging, and site logistics
  
  
  
  

• Financial Performance (Execution Side)
  
  
  
  • Track job costs, labor productivity, and installation efficiency
  
  
  • Identify and correct cost overruns in real time
  
  
  • Support billing milestones tied to erection progress
  
  
  • Work with PMs/accounting to maintain strong cash flow
  
  
  
  

• Problem Solving & Field Leadership
  
  
  
  • Serve as the escalation point for field challenges
  
  
  • Make real-time decisions to keep projects moving
  
  
  • Maintain strong communication between field teams and leadership
  
  
  • Drive accountability across all levels of execution
  
  
  
  


• Quality & Safety

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  • Ensure all PEMB installations meet manufacturer and PBC standards
  
  
  • Implement and enforce quality control processes
  
  
  • Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols
  
  
  • Conduct site visits and inspections regularly
    
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years in PEMB, structural steel, or commercial construction


• Proven experience managing field operations or multiple projects


• Deep understanding of PEMB erection sequencing and systems


• Experience running crews and coordinating cranes/equipment
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong field leadership and accountability mindset


• Highly organized with strong scheduling capabilities


• Decisive problem-solver under pressure


• Understands labor productivity and how to drive it


• Respected by field teams—can lead from the front
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project schedule adherence


• Labor productivity (hours vs. budget)


• Gross margin on executed work


• Equipment efficiency and utilization


• Safety performance (incident rate)


• Rework / punch list reduction