ISP Operations Manager (Industrial Construction)

TL;DR

ISP Operations Manager (Industrial Construction): Planning and managing operational excellence initiatives for industrial construction projects with an accent on scaffolding, insulation, and coatings. Focus on coordinating site management, managing subcontractors, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Location: Onsite in Houston, Texas, USA

Company

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

• Plan and manage operational excellence initiatives, including scaffolding, insulation, and coatings for small and large cap industrial construction projects.
• Coordinate site management, subcontractors, and home office support to ensure safe and timely project completion.
• Oversee site operations including material procurement, quality control, staffing, and progress tracking.
• Manage budget reporting and forecasting, taking ultimate responsibility for the final profit and loss (P&L) of the project.
• Establish and maintain favorable working relationships with client representatives.
• Ensure all applicable permit and contract documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, fabrication, NDT, and construction.
• At least 5 years of experience in Management.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, cost reporting, change management, and KPI tracking.
• Working knowledge of mechanical construction codes and standards including ASME, DOT, API, OSHA, and AWS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including MS Project.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study is preferred.