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Operations Manager

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 80,900 - 84,400 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Houston

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Operations Manager 

Location - Houston, Texas(up to 50% travel through US and UK)

Salary $115,000 - $120,000 per annum plus $2500 sign on bonus after 9 months probation

Are you an experienced operations leader from the construction, modular build, or large-scale installation sector looking for a new challenge? This is your opportunity to bring your expertise into a groundbreaking organisation shaping the future of immersive technology and shared virtual reality.

Based in Houston, Texas as the Operations Manager, you'll lead the delivery of complex installation projects-similar in scale and coordination to modular builds-while overseeing teams who bring cutting-edge immersive environments to life for clients across enterprise, education, simulation, and live events.

This is a chance to step into a growing industry where your installation leadership, planning capability, and operational rigour will make an immediate impact.

What You Will Do

Lead the planning, logistics, and on-site execution of immersive environment installations across the United States-similar in complexity to modular construction or fit?out projects.
Manage and mentor installation and technical crews, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to exacting quality standards.
Oversee procurement, scheduling, and contractor coordination for all installation activities, including structural components, mounting systems, and supporting infrastructure.
Develop and implement operational processes, workflows, and site controls to support predictable delivery and strong project governance.
Conduct detailed risk assessments, enforce health & safety compliance, and ensure all works meet regulatory and client expectations.
Collaborate with design, engineering, and commercial teams to support business growth and enhance operational scalability.
Drive continuous improvement in installation methodology, site efficiency, and material handling.
What You Will Bring

Strong operations leadership experience in construction, modular build, offsite assembly, technical installation, or related sectors.
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business administration, management or related field is required.
To be based within a 20k radius of Houston with good local knowledge.
The ability to travel through the US and UK.
Proven success delivering complex, multi?discipline installation projects involving structural, mechanical, electrical, or technology components whilst being client faced at times working with project managers
Strong understanding of site coordination, installation sequencing, logistics planning, and contractor management.
Experience leading diverse teams-whether construction crews, installers, or technical specialists-across multiple sites.
A proactive, solutions?driven approach with excellent communication skills to work effectively with technical, commercial, and leadership teams.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision, safety, and client satisfaction are paramount.
Package 

401k
Atena health care covered at 400$
22 days leave plus government holidays
Close down at xmas and new year
Extra Maternity and Paternity
Salary $115,000 to $120,000 with a $2500 sign on bonus after 9 months probation
Why This Role Matters

In this position, your operational leadership will directly influence the success of large-scale immersive installations used by global organisations. You'll help shape the delivery model in Texas and beyond, ensuring projects run smoothly, safely, and to the highest standards.

If you're looking for a role where you can apply your construction or modular installation expertise to a high?growth, future?focused industry, this is the perfect next step.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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