Operations General Manager

Job Description

Overview

The Operations General Manager position provides general supervision of the Production Division, including Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Material Expediting, and City Hall Operations. This position oversees facility maintenance and repair projects, fiscal planning, budgeting, staffing, and contract management to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Coordinates with department leadership and serves as a liaison between Asset Management, Purchasing, and Engineering Services to ensure compliance with applicable procurement requirements, engineering standards, and building codes. Assists with Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and bond budgets and manages large-scale, multi-year service agreements and multimillion-dollar maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement savings for direct and indirect labor costs

• Optimize production business practices, personnel skills, and work sequences

• Oversee development and execution of major and minor maintenance programs in accordance with City's priorities

• Plan and adjust work operations to meet changing and emergency programs or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quantity and quality of work

• Establish program objectives of performance goals and assesses program toward their achievement

• Develop local policy and standard operating procedures in accordance with city objectives

• Prepare budget including future projections and major maintenance and repair project documentation

• Manage repairs and renovation contracts, including documentation, and financial performance

• Coordinate with the Director, Assistant Director, and Superintendent to prepare and manage project funding for contract work

• Develop and monitor projects: ensures projects are completed on time, on spec and within established budgets

• Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, the difficulty of the work to be performed, and the capabilities of the employees

• Reviewing work methods and procedures for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness has the responsibility of finding ways to eliminate significant bottlenecks and barriers to production

• Manage the performance of staff members to ensure department goals are achieved; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems, evaluate work methods and correct deficiencies

• Prepare and deliver presentations to leadership on ongoing projects

• Perform related duties and fulfill facilities and fleet related responsibilities to ensure successful quality driven projects on time and on budget

• Manage and ensure implementation of procedures to ensure project related functions are performed appropriately and result in quality outcomes

• Daily review of all on-going projects and associated activities

• Ensure that projects are completed according to contract requirements

• Professionally represent the City when interacting with City Officials, City employees, private developers, contractors, consultants; other agencies and the public

• Attend meetings, as necessary to ensure communication

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt - Full-Time; Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

• Seven (7) years' experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: November 4, 2026