Field Operations Manager Northeast Region

Wallingford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Northeast Region (NER) Construction Field Operations Manager oversees all aspects of staffing development direction and performance for the Field Operations Department within the NER Construction practice. This role directly supervises Field Operations Section Managers and select Site Managers ensuring effective leadership resource allocation and operational excellence. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

Uphold all safety programs training requirements and policies and ensure the Field Operations team does the same. Collaborate with project teams to manage safety performance for internal staff contractors and other project personnel. Support new safety initiatives aligned with organizational safety goals.
Obtain certification through the companys LOTO program and assist with certification of qualified superintendents and site managers.
Work with Project Managers and Department Managers to determine staffing needs and lead the assignment of qualified Field Operations personnel to EPC and program management projects.
Coordinate with corporate construction leadership regarding staffing assignments for Field Operations personnel.
Partner with NER Construction leadership and recruiting teams to attract hire and retain Field Operations staff.
Lead interviews for superintendent site manager and section manager roles within the department.
Serve as Site Manager on key or high-priority projects fulfilling all associated responsibilities. Provide support to meet evolving Field Operations needs throughout the region.
Oversee onboarding training skill development goal-setting mentoring and performance evaluations for department personnel.
Develop or interpret policies and procedures in partnership with safety and quality teams.
Apply sound judgment strategic thinking and creativity to anticipate and resolve challenges.
Promote departmental and practice-wide capabilities and participate in business development efforts including meetings and presentations with clients.
Improve and expand departmental tools systems and workflows to enhance project execution efficiency.
Assign tasks and review staff performance to ensure quality work and effective use of resources.
Lead efforts related to recruiting training developing and retaining Field Operations personnel.
Provide overall leadership direction and support to the department.

Qualifications

11 years of relevant field construction experience or 7 years of related experience plus a bachelors degree in engineering architecture construction or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree.
Preferred: 15 years of experience in construction management particularly overseeing industrial construction projects.
Previous experience in leadership or management roles such as section manager site manager or construction manager.
Strong oral and written communication abilities; skilled at presenting complex information to employees leadership and clients.
Ability to lead influence and support organizational change in a positive and thoughtful manner.
Proficiency with common software tools including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

Uphold all safety programs training requirements and policies and ensure the Field Operations team does the same. Collaborate with project teams to manage safety performance for internal staff contractors and other project personnel. Support new safety initiatives aligned with organizational safety goals.
Obtain certification through the companys LOTO program and assist with certification of qualified superintendents and site managers.
Work with Project Managers and Department Managers to determine staffing needs and lead the assignment of qualified Field Operations personnel to EPC and program management projects.
Coordinate with corporate construction leadership regarding staffing assignments for Field Operations personnel.
Partner with NER Construction leadership and recruiting teams to attract hire and retain Field Operations staff.
Lead interviews for superintendent site manager and section manager roles within the department.
Serve as Site Manager on key or high-priority projects fulfilling all associated responsibilities. Provide support to meet evolving Field Operations needs throughout the region.
Oversee onboarding training skill development goal-setting mentoring and performance evaluations for department personnel.
Develop or interpret policies and procedures in partnership with safety and quality teams.
Apply sound judgment strategic thinking and creativity to anticipate and resolve challenges.
Promote departmental and practice-wide capabilities and participate in business development efforts including meetings and presentations with clients.
Improve and expand departmental tools systems and workflows to enhance project execution efficiency.
Assign tasks and review staff performance to ensure quality work and effective use of resources.
Lead efforts related to recruiting training developing and retaining Field Operations personnel.
Provide overall leadership direction and support to the department.

Qualifications

11 years of relevant field construction experience or 7 years of related experience plus a bachelors degree in engineering architecture construction or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree.
Preferred: 15 years of experience in construction management particularly overseeing industrial construction projects.
Previous experience in leadership or management roles such as section manager site manager or construction manager.
Strong oral and written communication abilities; skilled at presenting complex information to employees leadership and clients.
Ability to lead influence and support organizational change in a positive and thoughtful manner.
Proficiency with common software tools including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel as required.