Senior Operations Manager

Location: Grand County, Colorado

Company: Maximum Services, Inc.

Compensation: $160,000 – $180,000 annually DOE bonus, company vehicle, 50% paid health insurance, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) match

Housing Opportunities Available

Employment Type: Full-Time

About

About Us:

Maximum Services, Inc. is a leading civil infrastructure and excavation contractor based in Kremmling, CO. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects, building strong relationships, and fostering a team environment rooted in integrity and excellence. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior Operations Manager to bridge the gap between field operations and strategic execution, driving performance, profitability, and project success.

Position Overview

The Senior Operations Manager will oversee all field construction operations while participating in strategic planning, project cost control, scheduling, and organizational development. This role supports the ownership team in achieving company-wide goals while focusing on execution, safety, and field productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction operations, project delivery, and crew performance.
• Manage project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel.
• Review cost reports, time sheets, equipment logs, and project schedules to ensure alignment with budgets and timelines.
• Develop, update, and forecast project budgets and schedules across all phases.
• Monitor job cost performance, margins, and field productivity.
• Implement and enforce OSHA and environmental safety standards.
• Drive adoption and optimization of operational software (e.g., HCSS).
• Prepare and present regular reports on operations, job progress, and risk analysis.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and regulators.
• Review and approve pay applications, change orders, and project-related invoices.
• Analyze and mitigate project risks; provide proactive solutions.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development of field staff.
• Promote company culture, performance standards, and operational policies.
• Contribute to long-term strategy planning, equipment investment decisions, and growth objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in civil construction, excavation, and heavy infrastructure.
• 5 years in a senior supervisory or operations leadership role.
• Proven success in job cost management, production tracking, and field team development.
• Familiarity with scheduling and operational software (HCSS preferred).
• Strong knowledge of CAT and heavy construction equipment.
• Understanding of OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• BSc/BA in Construction Management, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus).
  
  

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Company vehicle.
• 50% company-paid health insurance (employee only).
• 100% company-paid dental and vision (employee only).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Housing assistance available.
  
  

Join Our Team

At Maximum Services, Inc., we’re building more than infrastructure — we’re building careers and communities. If you’re a strategic operations leader with boots-on-the-ground experience and a drive to lead teams and projects to success, we want to hear from you.