Construction Operations Manager

Virginia Operations Manager | Commercial Construction & Equipment InstallationManassas, Virginia | On-Site | Direct Hire

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Proposed Salary: $120,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualificationsVirginia Operations Manager | Commercial Construction & Equipment InstallationManassas, Virginia | On-Site | Full-Time | Direct Hire
About the OpportunityAshton North is partnering with a growing construction technology organization supporting major data center infrastructure projects in Northern Virginia.
We are seeking an experienced Virginia Operations Manager with a strong background in both commercial building construction and industrial equipment/machinery installation.
This position requires an individual who can qualify as the company's Qualified Individual under the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) for BOTH of the following classifications:Commercial Building Contractor (CBC)Equipment/Machinery Contracting (EMC)
This is a hands-on construction operations leadership position, not simply an administrative licensing role. The successful candidate will support field operations, regulatory compliance, permitting, inspections, and construction execution on a hyperscale data center project in Manassas, Virginia.
Required Experience: BOTH Classifications
Candidates must demonstrate at least five years of verifiable qualifying experience in each classification.Commercial Building Contractor (CBC)Candidates must have experience supervising or managing commercial, industrial, institutional, or governmental building construction.Qualifying experience includes:Commercial office buildings and facilitiesIndustrial plants and manufacturing facilitiesWarehouses and distribution centersData centers and mission-critical facilitiesHospitals, schools, and institutional buildingsRetail and other commercial construction projects
Relevant leadership experience may include Construction Superintendent, General Superintendent, Project Manager, Construction Manager, or company principal.
Residential-only construction, including single-family homes, townhouses, and residential remodeling, does not qualify.
Experience limited to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas-fitting trades does not independently satisfy the CBC requirement.
Equipment/Machinery Contracting (EMC)Candidates must also have experience supervising or managing industrial equipment and machinery installation.Qualifying experience includes:Setting and positioning heavy industrial equipment and machineryAnchoring, leveling, and aligning equipmentInstallation of industrial conveyors and machinery systemsInstallation of prefabricated equipment modulesMillwright operations and supervisionHeavy rigging and equipment installation oversight
Relevant leadership experience may include Rigging Superintendent, Millwright Superintendent, Equipment Installation Manager, General Foreman, Project Manager, Construction Manager, or company principal.
Experience limited to electrical connections, plumbing, process piping, or HVAC work does not independently satisfy the EMC requirement.
Candidates must have qualifying experience in BOTH CBC and EMC. Experience in only one classification will not meet the requirements for this position.
Virginia Licensing and Examination RequirementsThe selected candidate must be eligible to serve as the company's Qualified Individual for both CBC and EMC under Virginia DPOR requirements.Commercial Building Contractor (CBC)
Candidates must have passed, or be eligible and willing to complete, one of the following examinations:Virginia Commercial Building Contractor (CBC) technical examinationNASCLA Commercial General Building examination, accepted by Virginia as an alternative to the CBC technical examination
Equipment/Machinery Contracting (EMC)Candidates must have passed, or be eligible and willing to complete:Virginia Equipment/Machinery Contracting (EMC) technical examinationAdditional requirements:Minimum five years of verifiable qualifying experience in each classificationAbility to provide prior employer or supervisor contacts for experience verificationEligibility to be listed as the Qualified Individual on the employer's Virginia contractor licenseNo conflicting Qualified Individual or Designated Employee listing on another Virginia contractor license by the employment start dateWillingness to complete any outstanding required technical examination within the applicable state-approved timeframe
Candidates who have already passed the required technical examinations will receive priority consideration.What You'll Be DoingServe as the company's Qualified Individual for both CBC and EMC classifications.Support daily construction and equipment installation operations on a hyperscale data center project in Manassas.Work closely with construction superintendents, project managers, installation crews, and site leadership.Coordinate Virginia contractor licensing compliance, building permits, inspections, and applicable building code requirements.Support equipment installation activities involving rigging, anchoring, alignment, and installation sequencing.Review construction drawings, equipment installation requirements, and structural attachment details.Coordinate with general contractors, customer representatives, subcontractors, and local building officials.Support quality control inspections and construction compliance.Assist with preconstruction activities, including scope reviews, estimating, and project planning.Verify appropriate Virginia contractor licensing for subcontractors.
Additional RequirementsMust currently reside in Virginia. Candidates living outside Virginia will not be considered.Ability to work full-time, on-site in Manassas, Virginia.OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.Strong commercial or industrial construction leadership experience.Demonstrated experience coordinating construction teams, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.Authorization to work in the United States.Ability to meet applicable site background screening, drug testing, and badging requirements.
Preferred QualificationsPrevious service as a Qualified Individual on a Virginia contractor licenseExperience with Virginia Class A contractor licensingCompletion of the Virginia contractor business examinationsData center, hyperscale, or mission-critical construction experienceExperience with modular or prefabricated construction systemsSteel erection, heavy rigging, and industrial equipment installation experienceFamiliarity with Northern Virginia permitting and inspection requirements, particularly Prince William County
This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with an organization supporting major data center construction and infrastructure projects in Northern Virginia.
Interested in Learning More?If you have the required commercial construction and equipment installation experience, along with the qualifications to serve as a Virginia Qualified Individual for both CBC and EMC, we would welcome the opportunity to review your background. xzbcwsv
Candidates must currently reside in Virginia and meet the experience requirements for both classifications.