Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Florida Metro Construction Company (FMCC)

Location: Dania Beach, FL

About Florida Metro Construction

Florida Metro Construction Company (FMCC) is a petroleum construction and service contractor serving Florida and the Caribbean since 1991. FMCC specializes in the design, construction, installation, maintenance, repair, removal, and compliance of petroleum storage and fuel distribution systems for commercial, municipal, aviation, transportation, and industrial clients. The company provides turnkey construction, fuel system maintenance, excavation, site drainage, and emergency response services.

Position Summary

Florida Metro Construction is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple petroleum construction and service projects while ensuring safety, quality, profitability, and exceptional customer service.

The Operations Manager will provide leadership to project managers, field superintendents, service technicians, subcontractors, and office personnel to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

This individual will be responsible for improving operational efficiency, managing resources, developing employees, and maintaining strong relationships with clients throughout South Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for construction, service, and maintenance divisions.
• Manage multiple petroleum construction and fuel system projects simultaneously.
• Direct project managers, field supervisors, and service technicians to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, labor utilization, equipment, and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEP, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Review project financial performance, profitability, change orders, and cost controls.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity.
• Develop and implement operational processes that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, inspectors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead project planning meetings and provide executive leadership with operational updates and performance metrics.
• Support estimating and preconstruction activities when needed.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, coaching, and performance management of field and operations personnel.
• Resolve operational issues while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Qualifications

Required

• 7 years of operations management experience within commercial, heavy civil, petroleum, utility, or industrial construction.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent construction or service projects.
• Strong leadership experience supervising field operations and project teams.
• Thorough understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and project controls.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and construction best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.

Preferred

• Experience with petroleum storage tank systems, fueling infrastructure, environmental remediation, or fuel distribution projects.
• Knowledge of underground utilities, excavation, concrete, piping, and mechanical construction.
• Experience working with municipalities, airports, transportation agencies, or government contracts.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred).

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and enjoys solving complex operational challenges. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, safety-focused, and capable of leading diverse teams while maintaining strong client relationships. This individual should be equally comfortable in the office, in the field, and meeting with customers to ensure successful project delivery.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Increased operational efficiency and profitability.
• Strong customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Effective leadership and development of field personnel.
• Consistent compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Successful coordination across estimating, project management, field operations, and service teams.

This position offers the opportunity to join a growing, well-established company with more than 30 years of experience in petroleum construction and fuel system services, working on projects that support commercial, municipal, aviation, and transportation clients throughout Florida and the Caribbean.