Operations Manager/Project Manager

Project & Operations Manager The Concrete Guy | Edina, Minnesota Position: Full-TimeReports To: PresidentCompensation: Competitive salary based on experience About The Concrete Guy The Concrete Guy (TCG) is a growing commercial concrete polishing and coatings contractor specializing in polished concrete, grind-and-seal systems, epoxy and resinous flooring, surface preparation, and concrete restoration. We manage commercial projects throughout Minnesota and across multiple states, ranging from smaller specialty installations to large-scale projects covering hundreds of thousands of square feet. We’re seeking a hands-on Project & Operations Manager who can take ownership of daily project execution, support our field teams, and help us continue scaling without sacrificing quality, profitability, or customer satisfaction. Position Overview This position combines commercial construction project management with day-to-day operational coordination. You’ll work directly with our President to oversee active projects, coordinate crews and subcontractors, manage project schedules, monitor job costs, and make sure projects are completed properly, on time, and within budget. We’re looking for someone who doesn’t need to be reminded to follow up, takes initiative, solves problems independently, and holds themselves and others accountable. This is not strictly a desk position. The ideal candidate is comfortable visiting jobsites, communicating with general contractors, making operational decisions, and stepping in when projects need attention. Key Responsibilities Project Management

• •Manage assigned projects from contract handoff through final billing and closeout.
• •Coordinate project schedules, mobilizations, jobsite access, and completion dates.
• •Maintain communication with general contractors, superintendents, customers, and subcontractors.
• •Review project requirements, specifications, materials, equipment, and manpower needs before work begins.
• •Track project progress and proactively address delays, scope changes, and issues.
• •Ensure change orders are identified, documented, approved, and submitted for billing.
• •Verify project completion, punch lists, and closeout documentation. Field Operations & Scheduling
• •Coordinate daily and weekly crew assignments with the President.
• •Confirm labor, equipment, tooling, and materials are available before mobilization.
• •Monitor field productivity and identify inefficiencies.
• •Support field foremen and resolve operational issues.
• •Conduct jobsite visits and quality inspections as necessary.
• •Coordinate equipment transfers, deliveries, and subcontractor mobilizations.
• •Keep field employees informed of upcoming schedules and project expectations. Subcontractor Management
• •Coordinate subcontractor scheduling and project execution.
• •Ensure subcontractors meet company onboarding, insurance, registration, and compliance requirements before starting work.
• •Confirm scope, pricing, materials, and responsibilities before awarding projects.
• •Monitor subcontractor quality, schedules, daily reports, and documentation.
• •Ensure subcontractor change orders, pay applications, and closeout requirements are handled properly. Financial & Project Accountability
• •Monitor budgets, labor hours, material costs, equipment usage, and overall job profitability.
• •Identify projects trending over budget and develop corrective actions.
• •Ensure completed work and approved change orders are communicated for timely billing.
• •Coordinate with the office to resolve missing documentation or outstanding billing items.
• •Review job-costing reports and project performance.
• •Help improve production rates and overall operational efficiency. Systems & Communication
• •Maintain accurate project information in our internal Command Center management platform.
• •Ensure schedules, daily reports, project statuses, subcontractor records, and project documentation remain current.
• •Attend weekly operations meetings and report on project status, issues, and upcoming needs.
• •Identify opportunities to improve workflows and eliminate redundant administrative work.
• •Follow through on assigned tasks without requiring repeated reminders. Qualifications Required
• •3+ years of commercial construction project management, field supervision, or operations coordination experience.
• •Strong understanding of commercial construction schedules, crews, subcontractors, and jobsite logistics.
• •Experience managing multiple active projects simultaneously.
• •Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• •Ability to make decisions independently within established company procedures.
• •Understanding of construction budgets, change orders, and job costing.
• •Comfortable using project management software and digital reporting systems.
• •Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project locations. Preferred
• •Background in commercial flooring, polished concrete, coatings, concrete restoration, or specialty subcontracting.
• •Experience managing crews and subcontractors across multiple states.
• •Familiarity with labor productivity tracking and construction estimating.
• •Experience improving processes within a growing contractor business. What Success Looks Like Within the first 90 days, the successful candidate will:
• •Take direct responsibility for a portfolio of active projects.
• •Keep project schedules, costs, progress, and documentation accurate.
• •Reduce the President’s involvement in routine daily project coordination.
• •Improve communication between field crews, subcontractors, and the office.
• •Identify project problems early and resolve them before they escalate.
• •Help ensure projects are completed, documented, and ready for billing promptly. Growth Opportunity The Concrete Guy is building scalable operations across multiple markets. This position offers the opportunity to take on greater operational responsibility as the company continues growing. We’re looking for someone who wants to contribute to building a stronger company, not simply manage a checklist of tasks.

Pay

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits

• •Paid time off

Work Location

In person