Job Details
The Operations Engineer will report directly to the Director of Utility Protection Services and work closely with the operations leadership team. This is a fast paced and pivotal role in supporting the operations team. Ideal for a junior to mid-level career professional with previous experience in construction management or site development. This role requires someone highly organized, tech-forward, and driven to grow their career. This person will be information central to all activities happening within the business providing critical support to our operations team. They will handle a wide range of responsibilities including coordinating field work activities, supporting the internal team, and working directly with clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage client documentation processes including new subcontractor applications, site access, daily reporting, and ongoing updates.
- Support field manager with daily job scheduling and manage scheduling software
- Collaborate with Field Manager and Fleet Manager to ensure daily smooth operations
- Implement a comprehensive document control system for all daily reporting, training records, and fleet management
- Oversee the procurement process for materials and supplies, negotiating with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure on-time delivery.
- Assist in conducting coordination meetings and writing status reports
- Maintaining and optimizing field reporting software and report design
- Safety program support including maintaining training records, administering training courses, and promoting safety culture
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required, four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred
- In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable
- 2-5 years experience in commercial construction, site development, or hydro excavation
- Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Google Workspace, Go Canvas, Field Pulse, Adobe Acrobat
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on business writing and verbal skills
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry
- Ability to gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies; to see how pieces and processes fit into and affect the bigger picture/business model
- Organize and manage tasks and priorities
- Seek continuous self-improvement of knowledge and abilities
- Adaptable and flexible in the ever changing work of a small business
- Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
- Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others
- Ability to work independently, set your own direction, and work well within a small team
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Flexible work schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, and long term disability plans
- Matching 401K
- Holidays
- Paid time off
This individual will work with a small team in an innovative company that is experiencing growth within the construction industry. Black Hydrovac is a women and minority owned business based in Northern Virginia specializing in hydro excavation. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace and comply with all ADA regulations as applicable.