Are you looking for the next step in Business Operations Management? Does being a part of a leadership team driving an established residential remodeling and general construction business to the next level excite you? Do you have experience with construction/remodeling financial information to support clients, ownership and employees? Would you like to work in a great culture that embraces DEI and values all people? Then keep reading!

Our new Business Operations Manager will partner with the owner to ensure projects, and the overall business, are running on time and profitable. Through daily interaction with our in-house project managers, you will have the authority to interact and guide the business as needed for continued growth.

Ratia Construction primarily works with recognized interior design and architectural firms on a wide variety of projects in Chicago and throughout the greater Chicago area. We have developed a strong customer base and following. See www.ratiaconstruction.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see the types of projects and quality of work that we do.

Our new Business Operations Manager will:

· Oversee the office team including guidance on workflows and operational effectiveness.

· Prepare financial outlooks in collaboration with the owner. Proactively provide feedback on financial analysis.

· Track projects for committed income & cost expectations. Interface as needed with internal and external teams.

· Monitor accounts receivable for client payments due and proactively follow up.

· Prepare and manage project related documents to ensure compliance.

· Work with project managers to distill project plans into estimates and change orders.

· Manage all business and employee benefit insurance products with outside advisor.

· Track sub-contractor and trade information to ensure all coverage and paperwork is complete.

· Participate in scheduled weekly and ad hoc project status meetings and problem-solving discussions offering recommendations and ideas.

· Assist owner and other personnel in interacting with clients and other stakeholders on requests and issues. Field comments on client and subcontractor contracts.

· Assist owner with personnel management in areas such as hiring, motivation, performance management and general topics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business major or related field of study. MBA or other advanced degree is a plus. Experience in the field will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of experience in business management in construction or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of QuickBooks and Excel. Intermediate competency in Microsoft Word and the willingness to learn new applications (e.g., project management software).

We would like for candidates to have a basic understanding of the construction/remodeling business as it relates to financial elements. To support leadership, you should have the ability to create business outlooks and perform financial analysis. As a member of our leadership team, you will be communicating stakeholder needs to a variety of people.

Ratia Construction is located in the North Center location of Chicago. The office is a short walk from the Montrose Brown Line “L” stop and with free parking.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Describe how you have worked side-by-side with business ownership in past roles.
• What accounting systems are you most familiar with?

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60613: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person