Operations/Project Manager

WNA Engineering

• $88K — $105K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years in operations, project management, or leadership roles
  • Experience managing multiple projects in various phases
  • Strong understanding of building systems and ability to read construction documents
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and documentation
  • Advanced proficiency in MS 365 and project management software
  • Demonstrated integrity and excellent communication skills
  • Preferred: PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications
  • Preferred: hands-on knowledge of MEP/FP systems

Responsibilities

  • Support daily business operations to meet organizational goals
  • Utilize metrics and indicators for continuous improvement
  • Maintain communication and manage expectations with clients
  • Assist in implementing new systems and technologies
  • Cultivate relationships with clients and internal teams
  • Collaborate across disciplines and conduct site visits as required
  • Manage project budgets, costs, and timelines
  • Review proposals and manage project scope changes
  • Support Project Engineers with standards and documentation
  • Coordinate project meetings, schedules, and deadlines

Benefits

  • Performance and profit-sharing bonuses
  • 401(k) with employer matching and Roth options
  • Reimbursement for project expenses and professional development
  • Collaborative mentorship culture with experienced engineers
  • Monthly company lunches and annual team events
  • Flexible schedules and generous paid time off
  • Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Paid parental leave benefit
Full Job Description
Your Impact

WNA is seeking an experienced Operations & Project Manager to support organizational performance through operational analytics, project management, resource planning, and continuous process improvement for construction projects across the markets we serve. This role ensures the planning, coordinating, and execution of projects align with company objectives, client expectations, and company standards. The Operations & Project Manager will have solid communication, collaboration, and leadership qualities and experience working on construction sites and/or hands-on experience and familiarity with HVAC, electrical and plumbing building systems. This role will work alongside executives and project engineers and play a key role is advancing our mission and vision. This opportunity is available at our Portersville office.

Role Priorities
  • Support daily business operations to achieve organizational objectives
  • Manage and utilize key business metrics and operational indicators to support continuous improvement
  • Maintain strong communication, manage expectations and ensure deliverables align with client goals
  • Assist with implementation of new systems, technologies, and business initiatives
  • Maintain, create and curate relationships with clients and internal and external teams
  • Collaborate and coordinate across all disciplines daily and conduct site visits as needed
  • Manage projects, monitor budget costs, invoicing, and manage time placed on phases and change orders
  • Reviews proposals, define scopes clearly and manage changes
  • Support Project Engineers to ensure drawings and submittals meet WNA, industry and client standards
  • Manage project coordination, meetings, schedules, and deadlines
  • Communicates weekly with all project stakeholders and coordinate with all internal resources.

What You Need
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in operations, project management, business management or related leadership roles
  • Experience managing multiple projects in various phases and proven ability coordinating with contractors, vendors and across teams
  • Strong understanding of how building systems are designed and ability to read construction documents
  • Proven understanding of project workflows, managing budgets, schedules and project documentation
  • Experience tracking and reporting key business performance metrics
  • Advanced proficiency in MS 365, project management software and other business reporting tools
  • Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity, professionalism and self awareness
  • Possesses excellent collaboration, facilitation, communication, and analytical skills
  • Preferred: PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certifications
  • Preferred: Construction site experience and/or hands-on working knowledge of MEP/FP building systems
  • Physical requirements: climb stairs, using/carrying ladders, and a valid drivers license for driving to construction sites

What We Offer

WNA offers a market-competitive compensation and total benefits package that includes bonuses, medical coverage, retirement with Roth options, employer contributions, and schedules with family and flexibility in mind. Salaries are based on experience, qualifications and skills.

Financial and Professional Development
  • Performance and Profit-sharing Bonuses
  • Secure 401(k) with Employer Matching and Roth Options
  • Project Expense and Travel (meals, mileage, etc.) Reimbursement
  • Professional Memberships, Certifications and Licensures Reimbursement
  • Collaborative mentorship culture with multi-level experienced engineers
  • Internal, External Training, Cross-training & Lunch and Learns

Health and Personal Well-being
  • Monthly Company Lunches and Annual Team Events
  • Flexible Schedules and Generous Paid and Holiday Time Off
  • Healthcare, Dental, Vision and Life Plans with HSA Options
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit

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