Operations Manager
5 days ago
Charleston
Job Description About Bering Straits Global Innovations, LLC Bering Straits Global Innovations, LLC (BSGI) was developed to provide general construction services to a variety of commercial and government agencies and to take advantage of Bering Straits Native Corporation and its companies’ previous experience in commercial and institutional building construction, alarm system monitoring service, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and other related services: About this position: Operations Manager – Charleston, SC The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. • General management of all operations pertaining to their assigned program(s)., • Identify opportunities that fit capabilities and strategy and present to the Vice President and/or Senior Operations Manager for Go/No Go decision., • Help create and develop budgets for all program operations., • Cost control and budget oversight. Includes tracking of billings, overall costs and budget projections using authorized reports., • Monitor and allocate management labor on projects to ensure compliance with budget (overstaffed/understaffed) and control schedule., • Monitor safety adherence on projects., • Monitor quality control adherence on projects., • Cultivate and manage customer relationships in the best interest of the company., • Understand and apply procedures to ensure positive cash flow on projects., • Maintain line of communication with overall customers and employees both upstream and downstream of operations., • Setting and maintaining company culture to promote teamwork, positive work environment and productivity., • Development of assigned staff through professional goals, education and mentorship., • Work with team to find innovative means to complete projects under time and under budget., • Must understand the status of ongoing projects and be able to provide updates as required., • Must manage profitability of program(s) and have procedures in place to maintain and increase margins., • Must understand any fluctuations in costs and cash flow for projects and office operations, and put in place and manage procedures for maintaining and preventing., • Must be able to provide clarification and explanation of over/under budgets and billings when required, as well as put in place processes that prevent mistakes from reoccurring., • Responsible for providing program financial updates as required., • Must understand any safety and quality control issues related to program operations and must be proactive in addressing those issues., • Must understand status of customer relationships and provide response to improve and/or maintain those relationships., • Must set overall tone of communications within company and customers., • Must compile and review for accuracy all program reports as required., • Accept responsibility of overall program direction and profitability., • Understanding abilities of subordinates and utilizing those to the best of their abilities. Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications · Education Requirements: Associate’s degree in construction management or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Level of Experience Requirements: Minimum 15 years of experience working in the construction and industries, with a minimum of 10 years in medical facilities and executive level management position. · Proven experience in federal contract acquisition. · Extensive experience managing design-build contracts. · Extensive experience and in-depth understanding of the strict requirements and regulations of federal contracting. · Experience with OSHA and other regulatory requirements and industry standards. · Experience developing and managing Quality Control systems. · Proven experience in procuring sole source awards via developing customer relationships. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics · Proven experience overseeing multi-million-dollar construction projects or programs. · Extensive experience in federal medical facility renovation/construction. · Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes, contract administration, and regulatory compliance. · Experience leading project teams and coordinating subcontractors and vendors. · Strong background in construction safety, quality control, and risk management. · Strong knowledge of federal construction regulations, standards, and compliance requirements, including OSHA and USACE CQM principles. · Ability to manage budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and margin performance across complex construction programs. · Demonstrated leadership and team development skills, with the ability to mentor project managers and field staff. · Ability to evaluate technical drawings, specifications, and scopes across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and infrastructure disciplines. · Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-risk construction environments. · Effective communication skills with the ability to interface professionally with clients, government representatives, subcontractors, and internal teams. · Proficiency with construction management platforms and tools to support project delivery, documentation, and reporting. Preferred · Extensive experience cultivating, maintaining, and maximizing customer relationships in relation to sole sourcing opportunities. · Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. · Professional certifications related to project management, healthcare construction, safety, or quality control (e.g., PMI, ASHE, USACE CQM, OSHA). · Experience managing healthcare, medical, or mission-critical facilities within federal environments. · Experience leading or supporting strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions, or startup operations within construction or federal contracting organizations. · Membership or active participation in relevant professional organizations (e.g., PMI, SAME, ASHRAE). Necessary Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Work Environment Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel to project sites and customer locations may be required. Shareholder Preference BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.