Area Operations Manager – Specialty Construction

? Tampa, FL

I’m partnered with an established and growing specialty contractor looking to appoint an Area Operations Manager to lead and develop its Tampa operation.

The company is a national specialty contractor with a multi-state footprint and locations across the US, supporting major clients across complex commercial and industrial environments. They have built a strong reputation as a preferred contractor for repeat clients, with work spanning healthcare, airports, data centers and other technically demanding facilities. The business continues to grow geographically, making this a key leadership hire for its Florida operations.

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for overseeing multiple projects and Project Managers across a diverse portfolio.

The successful candidate will act as the face of the business in the Tampa market, taking ownership of operational performance while building long-term relationships with key clients and helping drive continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple projects and Project Managers across the Tampa region
• Lead field operations and ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and to a high standard
• Manage and develop operational teams
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners
• Protect and expand existing accounts
• Support business development and help secure new opportunities
• Provide senior-level oversight across projects of varying size and complexity
• Work closely with executive leadership on the continued growth of the Florida operation

Ideal Background:

• Strong construction operations or project leadership experience
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills
• Commercially minded with a solid understanding of project financial performance
• Comfortable combining operational leadership with client development
• Experience across healthcare, aviation, data centers or similarly complex environments would be advantageous
• Candidates do not need to come directly from the company’s specific trade — they have successfully hired and developed leaders from mechanical, plumbing and HVAC contracting backgrounds

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership position within a growing contractor and have a genuine influence over the development of its Tampa operation.