Operations Manager (Industrial Services)

TL;DR

Operations Manager (Industrial Services): Planning and managing operational excellence initiatives for industrial maintenance and construction projects with an accent on scaffolding, insulation, coatings, and mechanical maintenance. Focus on overseeing site operations, ensuring safety compliance, managing budgets, and coordinating subcontractors to achieve timely project completion.

Location: Must be based in Houston, TX, USA

Company

hirify.global is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry across energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas sectors.

What you will do

• Ensure all site operations and work tasks are performed safely and in accordance with health policies.
• Establish and maintain favorable working relationships with client representatives.
• Prepare and implement construction project schedules aligned with client specifications and milestones.
• Oversee site operations including material procurement, quality control, site supervision, and staffing.
• Manage project budgets, including reporting, forecasting, and ensuring final profit and loss accountability.
• Expedite permit and contract documentation while reporting progress and cost status to management.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, fabrication, NDT, or construction.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a management role.
• Strong working knowledge of project controls, quality, and operational excellence methods.
• Working knowledge of mechanical construction codes and standards including ASME, DOT, API, OSHA, and AWS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project.
• Must be based in Houston, TX.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading international industrial services provider.
• Professional growth and learning environment within a large-scale organization.
• Involvement in diverse industrial projects across energy and chemical sectors.