Chief of Operations

23 hours ago


Kingston, Rhode Island, United States Prairie Landworks, Inc. Full time
About Prairie Landworks, Inc.

We are a small but rapidly expanding company specializing in delivering comprehensive solutions for general, commercial, industrial, and civil building projects, as well as other critical infrastructure projects. We also provide extensive planning and consulting services across all our service areas. Our goal is to create projects with character and integrity, delivering the quality we would expect if we were building for ourselves. Teamwork, optimism, and hard work are at the heart of everything we do to improve lives through construction in our communities.

Our Mission

This business was started in 2012 with three core objectives in mind:

  1. To provide a stable living for the founder and his family.
  2. To provide a safe and rewarding place for people to work.
  3. To one day be able to give back generously.
How You'll Contribute

As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving operational excellence and people empowerment. Collaborating directly with the founder/President, you will free him up to focus on business development, estimating, and back-office systems, which will enable us to reach the next stage of our growth. Your contributions will significantly impact our success and create lasting legacies for our people.

What You'll Develop

As our Chief of Operations, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement the following:

  1. People & Culture
  • Establish a well-defined organizational structure that identifies necessary roles and defines them clearly for each team member.
  • Foster clarity and empowerment by finalizing accountability charts that communicate expectations.
  • Equip new hires to excel in their roles by developing a systematic onboarding process.
  • Create a nurturing company culture by implementing programs to recognize, reward, support, and develop people.
Operational Excellence
  • Maintain consistently high safety standards, regulatory compliance, and superior project outcomes by taking full ownership of operations and delivery of self-performed projects from $25K to $10M.
  • Drive successful project delivery across all sectors by developing systems to streamline processes, ensure operational excellence, optimize efficiency, and increase growth and profitability.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other key stakeholders by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns proactively.
  • Achieve targeted financial profitability by monitoring key financial metrics, analyzing financial performance, seeking opportunities for strategic partnerships & growth, and implementing strategies for improved financial performance.
  • Empower teams to take ownership of superior project outcomes through comprehensive documentation and training.
About You

We are seeking a seasoned professional with:

  • 8+ years of recent heavy civil and industrial construction experience.
  • Proficiency in construction financials and accounting, including WIP.
  • Experience with construction contracts and delivery methods, including design-build, negotiated, alternative project delivery, and time & material work.
  • A strong work ethic and a history of working your way up, prioritizing listening, learning, and effective documentation.
  • A leadership style that revolves around accountability and coaching, never compromising on moral and ethical principles.
  • The ability to connect with diverse personalities, build trust, and create an open environment.
  • The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and driving record check.
  • Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications

We also welcome candidates with:

  • Well-rounded experience in manufacturing, municipal, development, and oil & gas.
  • A Construction Management or similar degree.
  • Experience with Acumatica Construction Edition (Accounting/PM) or HCSS software solutions.
What's in it for You

We offer:

  • Premium equipment, including late-model machinery, GPS machine controls, and opportunities to invest in additional ROI-producing equipment.
  • Professional development opportunities, including twice-annual peer group meetings and state and local trade association membership.
  • Variety in projects, including building construction, civil work, industrial piping, landscaping, planning, concrete, dirt work, utilities, water infrastructure, and negotiated & alternative delivery building work.
  • Balance in work and life, including 3 weeks PTO to start, 7.5 paid holidays, birthday paid off after 1 year of service, and early Fridays.
  • Well-being and financial benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K / 401K Roth plan with 4% company match, company-provided vehicle, boot allowance after 1 year of service, and supplemental voluntary benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported.



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