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Operations Manager - Construction

Sandias Executive Search
Lawton, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2027

If you enjoy seeing the big picture and finding ways to make a business run better, this Operations Manager role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact. You’ll help align people, processes, and project execution to support stronger results across the organization.

As an Operations Manager you will:

  • Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams to ensure new projects are positioned for successful execution
  • Build stronger relationships between field teams, project management, subcontractors, and company leadership
  • Help establish company-wide standards, procedures, and best practices that improve project delivery

What’s great about this company:

  • Local GC that has extensive experience in federal (DoD IIP qualified) and tribal projects
  • Reputable team that offers design-build, design-bid-build, and negotiated contract delivery methods
  • Generous benefits like auto allowance, fuel card, bonuses, and health insurance

Requirements of this Operations Manager role:

  • 10 years’ federal construction experience with extensive knowledge of federal contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Proven leadership, communication ability, organization, and analytical skills
  • Experience with construction management and financial reviews
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, and develop operations personnel
  • Ability to make sound decisions and adapt to changing project and company needs
  • Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities
    • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Your action steps for this Operations Manager role:

  • Check the requirements list above
  • Apply through this application portal
  • Confidentially forward your resume and project list to me Steve Freeman, at Steve@sandiasexecutivesearch.com or contact me directly at (505) 395-5560 (call or text)

We are Sandias Executive Search, an employee-owned company now marking more than 25 years of exemplary placement services. We have been named one of Albuquerque’s Fastest Growing Companies a record eleven years in a row and one of Albuquerque’s Best Places to Work. Our mission is to work with the best candidates and companies in the industry with professionalism, integrity and confidentiality. For more information, visit www.sandiasexecutivesearch.com.

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