Full-time; primarily field-based, with regular travel between assigned projects About the Role Triton Caulking & Waterproofing is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee field execution across our South Division. You will lead foremen and installation crews on multiple active projects, ensuring work is properly planned, safely performed, completed to manufacturer requirements, and delivered within established labor and material budgets. This position requires a hands-on leader who can teach the work, communicate clearly, solve field problems, and build strong crews. You must be willing to demonstrate installation methods, stay onsite when crews need support, and verify that instructions are understood and followed. Key Responsibilities Field Planning and Execution Oversee daily field operations across assigned Broward and Miami-Dade projects, from mobilization through punch work and demobilization. Review work orders, scope descriptions, color-coded plans, specifications, approved submittals, installation details, and manufacturer instructions before work begins. Understand budgeted labor hours, material quantities, equipment needs, and scope exclusions; resolve missing information with the Project Manager. Confirm site readiness, access, deliveries, storage, work hours, and coordination with other trades before mobilizing. Give foremen clear instructions on the work area, installation sequence, details, production expectations, and quality requirements. Crew Leadership and Training Supervise, coach, and develop foremen and field employees. Demonstrate proper surface preparation, installation techniques, equipment use, and job-specific details. Provide additional onsite supervision when crews are learning a system or performing complex or critical work. Identify skill gaps and coordinate practical training and manufacturer support. Address performance issues promptly and professionally; investigate the cause of production problems and implement corrective action. Reinforce attendance, teamwork, jobsite professionalism, cleanliness, and accountability. Scheduling and Production Develop daily manpower recommendations and short-term look-ahead plans in coordination with Triton's scheduling leadership. Match crew experience and supervision to the specific system, scope, and site conditions. Set daily and weekly production targets and compare completed quantities against labor hours. Identify delays, manpower shortages, material needs, and equipment constraints early. Recommend adjustments that protect deadlines and improve productivity while maintaining installation quality. Quality Control and Safety Verify acceptable substrate conditions before installation, including preparation, cleanliness, moisture, and required repairs. Inspect critical details, including drains, penetrations, transitions, terminations, corners, and tie-ins. Verify required coverage, thickness, mixing, reinforcement, application conditions, and cure times. Coordinate required testing, mockups, manufacturer visits, and inspections. Stop affected work when conditions are unsafe, instructions are unclear, or installation requirements cannot be met. Enforce company and site safety requirements, including applicable OSHA requirements, PPE, fall protection, dust controls, and safe equipment operation. Materials, Equipment, and Cost Control Coordinate material orders and purchase orders with the office; verify correct products, quantities, colors, and delivery timing. Confirm tools and equipment are available and operational before mobilization. Track material usage, waste, rental duration, and labor performance. Recover unused materials and company equipment, coordinate returns, and confirm rentals are taken off rent promptly. Identify extra work, changed conditions, and damage by others; document and notify the Project Manager before proceeding outside the approved scope. Communication and Documentation Maintain professional communication with general contractors, superintendents, Project Managers, manufacturers, and Triton leadership. Ensure Buildertrend daily logs include manpower, completed work, production, photos, delays, site communications, and outstanding needs. Communicate problems early, with a recommended solution and clear next steps. Complete field walkthroughs, written punch lists, final photographs, and required mobilization and closeout checklists. Qualifications Substantial hands-on experience in commercial waterproofing, caulking, sealants, and protective coatings. Proven experience leading foremen and crews across multiple active construction projects. Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, work orders, and manufacturer installation details. Strong knowledge of substrate preparation, waterproofing details, application methods, and quality control. Demonstrated ability to train employees clearly, patiently, and effectively. Ability to plan manpower, monitor production, and manage labor, materials, and equipment efficiently. Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills. Comfortable using a smartphone, email, jobsite photos, and construction management software; Buildertrend experience preferred. Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly throughout Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hot-applied and fluid-applied waterproofing, sheet membranes, traffic coatings, below-grade systems, and joint sealants. Experience on high-rise, restoration, occupied-building, and high-end residential projects. English/Spanish bilingual communication skills. OSHA 30 training and relevant equipment or manufacturer training. What Success Looks Like Crews arrive prepared, understand the work, and receive the supervision needed to perform it correctly. Projects meet production expectations, issues are communicated early, documentation is complete, and jobs finish with minimal preventable rework. Foremen and installers become more capable through your leadership.
Pay:
$65,000.00 - $78,400.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Professional Development
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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