Serve as the Owner's operational complement, translating analytical frameworks into decisive field execution across three island locations. Drive production and accountability while maintaining quality standards in a systematic, data-driven culture. This role requires someone who thrives on rapid decision-making, team leadership, and field operations while respecting methodical, quality-focused ownership.

 

Operational Execution & Field Leadership

• Make day-to-day operational decisions within owner-established frameworks to prevent bottlenecks
• Lead and motivate 90+ person workforce across field and office operations with assertive, people-focused leadership
• Execute owner-developed systems and processes across all three island locations with speed and precision
• Drive real-time staffing, resource allocation, and project flow decisions to maintain 8-10 month backlog
• Implement strategic initiatives including office and field role separation of PM position

   

Cultural Bridge & Communication

• Translate owner's analytical directives into practical, motivational team communications
• Serve as primary team motivator and management leader
• Handle stakeholder relationships requiring diplomacy and influence
• Conduct high-energy operations meetings that drive actionable outcomes
• Buffer owner from situations requiring immediate interpersonal decisions
• Work closely with other upper management to keep company aligned with goals

   

Team Development & Accountability

• Hold Project Managers accountable through direct, assertive leadership
• Build recruitment and retention programs to support growth plans
• Coach and develop middle management to reduce owner dependency on daily operations
• Create performance accountability structures that maintain quality while enabling faster execution

   

System Implementation & Process Optimization

• Execute owner-designed analytical frameworks with field-practical modifications
• Ensure seamless operational flow including billing handoffs and project tracking
• Drive continuous improvement while maintaining systematic approaches
• Support sales/marketing with operational insights and resource commitments

  
  

Required Qualifications 

• College degree or professional trade certification
• 10+ years project management with 3+ years leading large teams
• Energetic, decisive leader comfortable making quick decisions
• Assertive people leader who excels at motivation, accountability, and field execution
• Proven ability to work with analytical, detail-oriented leadership while driving results
• Advanced proficiency in operational software, budget analysis, and project management systems
• Able to stand 2-4 hours, climb ladders and access scaffolding, and travel between island locations
• Understands and respects local culture while maintaining performance standards

Success Metrics

• Execution Speed: Decision turnaround time, project startup acceleration, operational flow improvement
• Team Performance: Employee retention, engagement scores, promotion pipeline, field productivity
• System Implementation: Successful rollout of owner-designed processes with practical field modifications
• Business Impact: Revenue growth support, margin improvement, client satisfaction, market expansion readiness

 

Successful Candidate Attributes:

• Motivated to energize teams and drive quick decisions while respecting systematic, quality-focused culture
• Excels at translating detailed analytical plans into practical field execution
• Has a proven leadership track record developing and motivating large field teams (75+ employees) in construction, manufacturing, logistics, or similar operations-driven industry
• Works effectively with methodical, detail-oriented leadership while serving as the primary team motivator and change agent
• Has a decision-making style that is both comfortable making rapid operational decisions with incomplete information while maintaining quality standards and systematic approaches

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 annually
• Benefits: Full medical/dental, 6 paid holidays, generous PTO, profitability-based profit sharing
• Relocation Support: Available for qualified candidates

This role is perfect for a high-energy operational leader who thrives on team development, quick decision-making, and field execution while appreciating the value of systematic, quality-focused business practices. You'll serve as the operational "gas pedal" to the owner's analytical "steering wheel" in a growing, family-owned business with 40+ years of island presence.

Posted On: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Compensation: $140k-160k/year