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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SPO Manager- Nashville - **Company:** Turner Construction - **Location:** Memphis, TN, United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Private Networks, SAP (Applications) - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18066959?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18066959%2FSpo-Manager-Nashville-Tennessee-Nashville ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree from accredited and credentialed degree program and 10 years of Building Construction experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience * Thorough understanding of Commercial Construction industry and participating markets * In-depth knowledge of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit specific scopes of work and trades * Drive to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and build teams * Leadership and ability to establish and execute course or plan * Management experience * Interpersonal and relationship building skills * Professional verbal and written communication skills * Active participation in construction industry professional organizations Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. ## Description Provide overall leadership of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) and hourly trade staff. Develop and promote operational excellence while supporting projects and clients. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage Self-Perform Operations (SPO) unit and staff. * Promote complete integration of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Building L.I.F.E. principles within SPO unit to strive for zero incidents amongst SPO and all staff. * Develop SPO business plan and contingency plan in coordination with overall business unit (BU) plan and strategy. * Apply business plan to develop and implement annual Profit Plan in alignment with General Manager (GM) and establish evaluation process to achieve stated goals. * Ensure strict adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance requirements throughout SPO BU and associated projects. * Create internal network to maximize opportunities for SPO to service BU prime projects and clients. * Bridge SPO and BU Preconstruction departments to maximize opportunities for SPO to service prime projects and contribute trade expertise for BU. * Promote philosophy of 'One Turner' to communicate, collaborate, and support BU, clients, and company objectives. * Collaborate with BU to share and contribute SPO information through newsletters, good news, and employee spotlights. * Together with HR, lead strategy for progression and succession of SPO staff. * Produce and communicate performance evaluations and career development strategies for SPO staff. * Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee, and pricing decisions. Provide recommendations and collaborate with GM to support final decisions. * Drive operational excellence to ensure success within each SPO opportunity. * Establish and maintain procedures to protect financial assets in collaboration with overall BU. Oversee and approval of all financial reports, compliance with company policy and timely reporting of known risks. * Establish and maintain procedures to protect physical assets within SPO BU. Guide capital asset processes and procedures for procuring and liquidating physical assets and ensure ethical standards with management of physical assets. * Plan, forecast, and manage G&A for SPO business unit. * Participate in community and professional organizations with assistance and involvement by business unit senior staff. * Implement Turner Tools and Process in SPO BU (e.g. SAP, T4, Profit Plan, Lean, and BIM). * Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. ## Related Videos - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - Cost Optimization in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2100-azure-well-architected-framework-cost-optimization-in-practice) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Promotion Interview Questions: How to Answer and Get the Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/413-promotion-interview-questions-how-to-answer-and-get-the-job) - [Why and How to Sponsor Developer Events](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/686-why-and-how-to-sponsor-developer-events) - [5 Step Guide to Managing New Job Expectations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/343-5-step-guide-to-managing-new-job-expectations) - [How to Respond to the “Why Do You Deserve a Promotion?” Question](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/416-how-to-respond-to-the-why-do-you-deserve-a-promotion-question) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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