Operations Manager / Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

About the Company: Our client is an employee-owned general contractor and construction manager based on Colorado's Front Range. They deliver complex building and infrastructure projects for public agencies, municipalities, aviation, education, healthcare and mission-critical clients, often in occupied, operational environments where safety and continuity cannot be compromised. Culture is people-first: they hire on attitude, invest heavily in professional development and have a track record of promoting from within. The Operations Manager is a senior operations leader who partners directly with executive leadership to oversee project delivery across the portfolio. You will lead and develop Project Managers, Superintendents and Project Engineers, typically overseeing one to two major projects at a time, and help shape the systems, standards and people that support the company's next stage of growth. This role is based in the Denver metro area and is ideal for a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive who is energized by building teams as much as building projects. Oversee the operational success of assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout, including schedule, budget, quality and safety Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, Superintendents and Project Engineers; support career paths and succession Review project financials, forecasts, change management and risk; Champion a strong safety culture and disciplined planning on projects in active, occupied facilities Contribute to process improvement, training and best practices across the operations team 10+ years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor or CM, including recent experience as a Senior Project Manager, Project Executive or Operations Manager~ Experience with CM/GC, design-build or other collaborative delivery methods on public projects~ Proven leader who enjoys coaching and developing people, not only managing projects~ Strong financial acumen and client-facing communication skills~ Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred; Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Denver metro area Competitive base salary of $160,000 to $200,000, depending on experience, plus bonus Annual professional development support, wellness reimbursement and a flexible, people-first culture