Operations Manager - Mission Critical Projects

Responsibilities

• Provide executive operational oversight for multiple mission critical construction projects simultaneously.
• Sponsor and mentor Project Managers and Project Directors to achieve outstanding safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
• Drive consistent execution of project controls including: Cost management, Scheduling, Risk management, Contract administration, Change management, Procurement strategy.
• Lead project reviews, forecasting, and executive reporting for major projects.
• Ensure operational consistency across all Mission Critical projects through implementation of standardized processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish organizational goals, operating metrics, and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Identify operational risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support staffing plans, succession planning, and workforce development for a rapidly growing business unit.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing project management teams.
• Serve as an executive relationship manager for key Mission Critical clients.
• Participate in executive meetings with owners, design partners, and key stakeholders.
• Foster long-term client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Support project teams in resolving complex commercial, contractual, and operational issues.
• Represent the company throughout project delivery while reinforcing a client-focused culture.
• Partner with Business Development and Executive Leadership to expand the Mission Critical portfolio.
• Participate in pursuit strategy, client development, and capture planning.
• Review RFQs, RFPs, and contract documents to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support go/no-go decisions and pursuit strategy discussions.
• Aid in developing strategic partnerships with clients, designers, trade partners, and technology providers.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and delivery methods within the Mission Critical industry.
• Provide subject matter expertise throughout all phases of project delivery, including: Data Center construction, Electrical infrastructure, Medium- and high-voltage systems, Mechanical systems, Critical power distribution, UPS systems, Emergency generation, Cooling systems, Commissioning, Integrated systems testing, Building automation, Fast-track delivery methods.
• Support project teams in achieving demanding client expectations related to uptime, commissioning readiness, quality assurance, and schedule certainty.

  Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 15+ years of progressively responsible experience managing large-scale construction projects.
  • 5+ years leading Mission Critical construction projects.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects exceeding $100M in value.
  • Strong understanding of: Design-Build CMAR, EPC, Progressive Design-Build.
  • Extensive experience in one or more of the following: Data centers, Semiconductor manufacturing, Battery manufacturing, Pharmaceutical facilities, High-tech industrial construction.
  • Proven success building and leading high-performing project teams.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, project controls, estimating, procurement, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel nationally as required.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience with hyperscale data center clients, Experience delivering projects for major technology companies, Experience leading commissioning and turnover of mission critical facilities, Familiarity with: Primavera P6, Procore CMiC, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Power BI.

  Benefits

  • The salary range for this position is between $250,000 - $300,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.
  • Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA.
  • The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.