PEMP Operations Manager

Position Overview

Petersen Brothers Construction (PBC) is seeking a highly disciplined PEMB Operations Manager to lead the execution of all Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) projects.  This role is responsible for turning awarded work into successful projects owning scheduling, field execution, manpower planning, and project outcomes. This is a pure operations role focused on delivery, efficiency, and profitability, not sales or preconstruction.  The ideal candidate is a builder-first leader who thrives in the field, drives accountability, and ensures every PEMB project is executed at a high level.

Key Responsibilities  

• Project Execution Leadership
  • Take full ownership of projects at handoff from preconstruction
  • Lead project kickoff, ensuring clear scope, schedule, and expectations
  • Drive execution from mobilization through completion
  • Ensure alignment between office, field, and vendors
• Field Operations & Erection Oversight

• • Direct and support superintendents and field crews across all PEMB projects
  • Oversee erection sequencing, crane utilization, and crew sizing
  • Ensure proper installation of
    
    • Primary steel
    • Secondary framing
    • Roof and wall systems
    • Insulation systems (e.g., Simple Saver)
    • Liner panels, trim, and accessories

• • Identify and resolve field issues quickly to maintain production

• Scheduling & Production Management
  • Build and manage detailed PEMB erection schedules
  • Sequence work to maximize efficiency (crew flow, crane picks, deliveries)
  • Coordinate dependencies (e.g., secondary complete before roof install)
  • Identify opportunities to accelerate schedules (overtime, crew stacking, etc.)

• Manpower & Resource Planning
  • Plan and allocate labor across multiple projects
  • Optimize crew size, skill mix, and productivity
  • Coordinate equipment needs (cranes, lifts, telehandlers, etc.)
  • Ensure proper staffing to meet schedule demands

• Vendor & Material Coordination
  • Coordinate directly with PEMB manufacturers and suppliers
    
    • Delivery schedules
    • Material sequencing
    • Missing/damaged materials

• • Ensure projects are ready to receive and install materials without delay
  • Oversee unloading, staging, and site logistics

• Financial Performance (Execution Side)
  • Track job costs, labor productivity, and installation efficiency
  • Identify and correct cost overruns in real time
  • Support billing milestones tied to erection progress
  • Work with PMs/accounting to maintain strong cash flow

• Problem Solving & Field Leadership
  • Serve as the escalation point for field challenges
  • Make real-time decisions to keep projects moving
  • Maintain strong communication between field teams and leadership
  • Drive accountability across all levels of execution
• Quality & Safety

• • Ensure all PEMB installations meet manufacturer and PBC standards
  • Implement and enforce quality control processes
  • Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols
  • Conduct site visits and inspections regularly
    

Qualifications

• 7 years in PEMB, structural steel, or commercial construction
• Proven experience managing field operations or multiple projects
• Deep understanding of PEMB erection sequencing and systems
• Experience running crews and coordinating cranes/equipment
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong field leadership and accountability mindset
• Highly organized with strong scheduling capabilities
• Decisive problem-solver under pressure
• Understands labor productivity and how to drive it
• Respected by field teams—can lead from the front
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project schedule adherence
• Labor productivity (hours vs. budget)
• Gross margin on executed work
• Equipment efficiency and utilization
• Safety performance (incident rate)
• Rework / punch list reduction