Korn Ferry is seeking a hands-on operational manager to support deployment of a standardized Project Playbook across a national PE-backed commercial MEP services platform. We are targeting candidates similar to operational managers and field-execution professionals who combine:
- Strong construction or MEP operational experience
- Process improvement and Lean mindset
- Workshop facilitation capability
- Field credibility with PMs, superintendents, and operations teams
- Ability to influence without heavy-handed change management
This role is ideal for someone who has worked in decentralized, multi-site operational environments and thrives in fast-paced field operations.
What You'll Do
- Lead operational playbook deployments across partner companies
- Facilitate workshops with Operations Leaders, PMs, and field teams
- Drive consistency around:
- Pre-job planning
- Daily huddles
- Short-interval planning
- WIP and forecasting
- Labor productivity
- Closeout and post-job review
- Coach operating teams through process adoption and execution discipline
- Partner closely with client Operational Excellence teams
- Help create scalable operational best practices across multiple businesses
Ideal Background
- 8-20 years in commercial construction, MEP, industrial, or field services operations
- Experience in operational excellence, Lean deployment, implementation, or process improvement
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working with both executives and frontline field teams
- Multi-site, PE-backed, franchise, or roll-up environment experience preferred
- Pragmatic, low-ego, field-oriented leadership style
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
