Operations Manager

Operations Manager

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) is seeking an Operations Manager to work out of our McLean, VA office with regular travel to overseas construction project sites in Qatar, Bahrain, South Africa, and other countries. An active U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance is required for this position. AICI-SP has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in providing secure facilities for both the Department of State, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) program and the Department of Defense. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team. Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits package including : Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K matching program.

PRIMARY FUNCTION : Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Operations function of AICI-SP's multiple project sites and organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist Project Managers with project execution.
• Implement policies, procedures, and organizational structure for current projects within the framework of corporate policy.
• Improve company performance by collecting, reviewing, and modifying as needed all reports related to the company's international operations (management, business plans, budgets, etc.).
• Assist in the hiring of site personnel (Project Managers, Superintendents, Subcontractors, Skilled Labor, etc.) and reallocating current personnel to projects in cooperation with HR.
• Monitor Project Management's achievement of target profit objectives, ensuring they are meeting or exceeding their goals as required by contract.
• Mentor and coach personnel in their professional development and work execution through various training methods.
• Monitor / ensure resourcing requirements of projects are met for materials, personnel, and equipment per project execution schedule / plan.
• Coordinate and confer with corporate staff to resolve operations problems and difficulties.
• Act as corporate executive for direct reporting by project level Quality Control and Safety Managers.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships and promote good relations with the client and local / host nation governments, while ensuring subordinates do the same.
• Develop and monitor the compliance program of the company, while considering all relevant laws and regulations as it pertains to health, safety, environmental stewardship, procurement, etc. (including, but not limited to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act).

CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS :

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED :

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS : Reaching above and below, stooping, and bending. Lifting / carrying / moving 1 to 15 pounds of weight in the form of paper, boxes, files, etc. Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and perform specialized skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Work out of the corporate and / or international operations office, with frequent travel to project sites.