As we continue to pursue new goals, it's an exciting time to join the Bragg team. We are currently hiring a
Senior Operations Manager and Project Execution for our
Paramount, CA headquarters.
Position Overview:The Senior Manager, Operations and Project Execution leads operational execution for Bragg Industrial Services (BIS), a division of Bragg Companies, which was founded in 1946 and has grown into one of the largest integrated service companies in the construction industry, with deep expertise in industrial capital projects, maintenance, turnaround, and specialty services.
BIS has grown on the strength of capable people willing to take on demanding industrial work. Reporting to the Vice President, this leader takes ownership of day-to-day operational execution across the business unit, allowing the Vice President to focus more fully on strategy, key customers, and growth. The role leads Project Managers and Superintendents, provides functional leadership for estimating, workforce planning, and continuous improvement, and works through direct reports and cross-functional influence rather than managing every activity personally.
This role suits a hands-on leader who has built operational discipline inside a growing business, rather than one who prefers to inherit a fully built system. You will create structure without adding bureaucracy, hold teams accountable without losing their trust, and lead from the field as much as the office. Leaders who enjoy turning capable teams into consistent, self-sufficient ones will find this role rewarding.
Key Responsibilities:Safety, Risk & Compliance- Lead a field-first safety culture through visible site presence, engagement in pre-task planning, and ownership of incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Drive consistent adoption of and adherence to Bragg Companies safety protocols, policies, and programs across all projects and field operations, partnering with the corporate safety team to implement and reinforce enterprise standards.
- Own business unit safety performance and the leading and lagging indicators used to measure it.
- Ensure compliance with customer safety programs, site access requirements, and Cal/OSHA and federal regulations.
- Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, schedule, and quality risks before they affect project performance.
Project Execution- Lead execution from award through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, to specification, and in line with contractual obligations.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for operational issues, resolving them at the operations level.
- Hold Project Managers and Superintendents accountable for schedule, productivity, quality, forecast accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
- Run regular project and portfolio reviews covering forecasts, WIP, cash flow, change orders, and recovery plans.
Operational Financial Performance- Partner with the Vice President to set and deliver business unit targets for gross margin, labor productivity, and resource utilization.
- Reduce margin fade through stronger planning, cost controls, and forecasting discipline.
- Drive timely identification, pricing, and recovery of change orders.
- Feed job cost and productivity results back into estimating to strengthen future bids.
Workforce & Labor Relations- Build workforce capacity plans aligned to backlog and pipeline.
- Allocate labor, supervision, and equipment across projects and divisions to meet customer commitments.
- Lead a wholly union, multi-craft workforce: build constructive relationships with union leadership and business agents, apply collective bargaining agreements consistently in the field, and address labor relations issues promptly.
Estimating & Preconstruction- Provide functional leadership for estimating and preconstruction.
- Participate in Go/No-Go decisions, bid reviews, and risk assessments, ensuring estimates reflect realistic execution capability, resourcing, and market conditions.
- Own the handoff from estimating to execution, ensuring continuity through engineering, procurement, and field startup.
Systems & Continuous Improvement- Implement SOPs, work instructions, KPIs, and governance standards, and ensure they are used consistently by Project Managers, Superintendents, and field crews.
- Use operational reviews and performance data to drive accountability and improvement.
- Build scalable systems that increase consistency and visibility as the business grows.
Team Leadership & Development- Coach and develop Project Managers and Superintendents to make sound decisions and resolve issues at their level.
- Set clear performance expectations and provide regular, constructive feedback to support individual and team growth.
- Build bench strength and succession plans for key project and field leadership roles.
- Identify and develop emerging operational leaders through mentoring, stretch assignments, and cross-functional exposure.
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across project and field teams.
Customer Relationships- Serve as the senior operational point of contact for key customers during project execution.
- Support pursuit of strategic opportunities in coordination with business development and division leadership.
- Maintain customer confidence through consistent execution, clear communication, and prompt issue resolution.
