Hayden Hawker
Coolidge
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with a proven track record in streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in project management and team leadership aimed at delivering superior customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
H-Bros Excavating & Construction
San Tan Valley, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Oversee underground and dry utility operations including sewer, water, storm, and dry utilities across multiple job sites
- Manage crews, equipment, and production to maintain project schedules, sequencing, and deadlines
- Coordinate with general contractors, superintendents, inspectors, and trades to resolve conflicts and maintain workflow
- Interpret and execute civil plans, layouts, and revisions in the field
- Handle access issues, trade conflicts, and jobsite constraints to keep projects progressing
- Coordinate testing and inspections including sewer air tests, mandrel testing, waterline testing, and pre-backfill inspections
- Manage offsite tie-ins including traffic control, locates, and jurisdiction coordination
- Ensure compliance with MAG specifications and local standards
- Perform takeoffs and assist with estimating, including material quantities and cost awareness
- Support bid preparation and project pricing submitted to general contractors
- Utilize Trimble and GPS systems for layout and grading accuracy
- Identify and resolve field conflicts and design discrepancies before impacting schedule
- Maintain documentation for scope protection, delays, and change orders
- Adjust manpower and logistics to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
Labor/Operator
DWA Construction
Casa Grande, AZ
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated heavy equipment for trenching, grading, and utility installation
- Assisted with underground utility work including excavation and prep
- Maintained jobsite safety and followed project specifications
- Supported crew coordination to meet daily production goals
Laborer
Dynamic Concrete
Gilbert, AZ
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted with formwork, rebar placement, and concrete pours
- Performed demolition and site prep work
- Operated equipment for grading and compaction
- Supported crew operations in fast-paced jobsite environments
Education
Business
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZHigh School Diploma -
Florence Hight School
Florence, AZ05-2021
Skills
- Underground Utilities (Sewer, Water, Storm)
- Dry Utilities
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Crew Leadership
- Jobsite Supervision
- Project Coordination
- General Contractor & Inspector Coordination
- Civil Plan Reading
- Utility Layout & Field Execution
- Trimble & GPS Machine Control
- Grading & Elevation Control
- Trenching, Backfill & Compaction
- Utility Tie-Ins & Offsite Connections
- Traffic Control Coordination (TCPs)
- Blue Stake Locates
- Sewer Air Testing
- Mandrel Testing
- Waterline Testing & Inspections
- Pre-Backfill Inspections
- Camera Inspection Review
- MAG Specifications & Compliance
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Estimating & Cost Awareness
- Bid Preparation Support
- Material Quantification
- Scheduling & Jobsite Logistics
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Change Order Awareness
- Field Documentation
- Truck & Trailer Hauling
Timeline
Operations Manager
H-Bros Excavating & Construction
06.2024 - Current
Labor/Operator
DWA Construction
04.2023 - 06.2024
Laborer
Dynamic Concrete
07.2021 - 04.2023
Business
Central Arizona College
High School Diploma -
Florence Hight School