Steel Erection Operations Manager (Fractional or Full Time)

Benefits: • Competitive salary • Flexible schedule • Opportunity for advancement Job Listing: Steel Erection Operations Manager (Fractional or Full-Time) Position Title: Operations Manager / Systems Builder - Steel Erection (Fractional or Full-Time) Location: Texas-based (preferably), remote/field hybrid acceptable for the right candidate Company Overview: We're a fast-growing steel erection company specializing in PEMB and structural steel. Built from the ground up, we've proven our grit, our crew, and our work ethic. Now we need an experienced operator to build and run the internal systems that will carry us to the next level - profitably and sustainably. Position Overview: We are looking for a proven construction operations professional with deep experience in steel erection who can step in immediately and build out all backend systems: job costing, scheduling, invoicing, cash flow tracking, field coordination, and profitability control. You won't be "managing managers" - you'll be building the machine. This role can start as fractional (10-20 hours per week) or grow into a full-time leadership position depending on fit and impact. Key Responsibilities: • Build and implement company-wide operational systems from scratch • Set up SOPs for bidding handoff, job kickoff, mobilization, and closeout • Implement invoicing schedules and lien waiver systems to ensure consistent cash flow • Build job costing and cost tracking dashboards (labor, materials, equipment, subs) • Standardize change order workflows and documentation • Coordinate with field leads to ensure labor productivity and schedule adherence • Set up dashboards/tools to monitor profitability in real time • Assist with contract negotiation review and risk protection • Create structure for hiring, onboarding, and training field or office staff as we scale • Recommend and implement tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Google Sheets, Trello, Buildertrend, etc.) Requirements (Non-Negotiables): • 5+ years in construction operations with direct experience in steel erection or PEMB • Proven history of building operational systems in a $1-5M subcontractor business • Expert-level understanding of: • Job costing • Cash flow and billing • GC contracts and lien protections • Equipment and labor scheduling • Experience protecting subcontractors from backcharges, payment delays, and profit fade • Comfortable getting into the field and backend details, not just managing people • Must be ready to plug in immediately with minimal training Nice-to-Haves: • Experience scaling a steel subcontractor company from <$1M to $5M+ in revenue • Familiarity with: • Google Sheets, QuickBooks, Buildertrend, Procore, or other tracking tools • Based in Texas or familiar with regional GC and contract practices • Background in managing both field and back-office staff Compensation: • Flexible for the right person we are willing to pay competitively for the right fit • Performance-based bonuses and equity potential available for long-term fit This is a remote position. Employment Type: FULL_TIME Apply tot his job