Workspire · 2 weeks ago
Area Operations Manager
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $185K/yr
15+ years expWorkspire is partnering with a growing industrial construction organization seeking a senior operations leader to oversee regional performance across complex industrial and mission critical data center projects. The role involves leading operational activities, managing financial accountability, and ensuring project delivery in safety-sensitive environments.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead all operational activities for a defined construction area with full P and L responsibility
Oversee multiple concurrent data center and mission critical industrial projects from mobilization through closeout
Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams on bid reviews, constructability input, and execution planning for data center builds and expansions
Manage forecasting, cost control, and margin performance across active mission critical work
Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, and field leadership
Oversee recruiting, deployment, and retention of large craft workforces supporting data center construction
Set and enforce safety, quality, and environmental standards aligned with data center and mission critical requirements
Conduct regular field reviews focused on safety, productivity, commissioning readiness, and schedule adherence
Participate in client meetings including pre bid reviews, contract kickoff meetings, and post project evaluations
Support regional growth initiatives across data center and industrial markets through operational excellence
Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities for expanded scope and repeat work within mission critical accounts
Qualification
Required
15 or more years of experience in industrial construction operations
Demonstrated experience delivering data center or mission critical infrastructure projects
Prior progression through field leadership roles such as Foreman and Superintendent
Proven success managing multiple large scale projects with tight schedules and uptime requirements
Experience overseeing workforces of 200 or more craft employees
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
Familiarity with job costing platforms such as HCSS or similar systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
OSHA or equivalent safety training
Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as required
Benefits
Performance Bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Workspire
Workspire is a specialized recruitment firm dedicated to connecting top-tier professionals with industry-leading companies in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), Environmental, and Data Center sectors.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase