Area Operations Manager

Job Summary

The Area Operations Manager support the successful execution and strategic growth of the Turnaround Plant Services expansion project by coordinating operations, promoting safety, and identifying new market opportunities. This role bridges project delivery and business development, with the potential to evolve into a leadership position with team management responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values." Requires careful coordination with the Centers of Excellence to achieve success.
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."
• Develops pursuit strategies for target clients, projects, and regional initiatives.
• Leads market assessments to identify growth opportunities in turnaround and industrial services.
• Builds and maintains relationships with clients, engineers, contractors, and key partners.
• Participates in project meetings, bid reviews, and strategic planning sessions with clients.
• Actively cultivate relationships and partnerships within local communities to support business development, enhance brand presence, and identify new opportunities.
• Coordinates with operations leaders to optimize resource allocation and project efficiency.
• Collaborates with internal departments to support project planning, bidding, and execution.
• Assists in developing project goals, budgets, and schedules aligned with strategic objectives.
• Gathers and analyzes market data to inform regional priorities and competitive positioning.
• Supports client and partner communications to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Stays informed on industry standards, safety regulations and best practices.
• Contributes to the development of future team structures and hiring plans.
• Performs additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years' experience in operations or project management and bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience without a degree.
• Background in industrial environment; experience in turnarounds and/or plant maintenance services preferred.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and industry partners.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, budgeting, scheduling, and market strategy.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with CRM or estimating tools is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Physical/Special Requirements:

Occasional work outside of standard business hours and frequent travel between field locations will be required in this position. This is an exempt position and will not be eligible for overtime. Work involves standing and walking for brief periods of time, but most duties are performed from a seated position. Work may include occasional pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as files, documents and computer printouts. Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at moderate skill level.

Colorado law requires pay information in job postings. The typical hiring range for this position in Colorado is shown below. The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience, specific skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and other factors influencing pay. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of this range, and in certain circumstances, may fall outside the listed hiring range.

Hiring range: [$144,411.95] to [$187,735.53] per year

Full range for this position, available over time: [$144,411.95] to [$231,059.12] per year

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.

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At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.