Field Division Manager

Summary/Objective

The Field Welding Division Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and success of the Field Welding Division. This position provides strategic direction and hands-on operational oversight to ensure the division operates safely, efficiently, profitably, and in alignment with the company's mission, values, and long-term objectives.

The Division Manager is accountable for the day-to-day operations of the division, including workforce management, project execution, resource allocation, customer relationships, financial performance, and employee development. This role establishes and maintains a strong safety-first culture, promotes operational excellence, and builds a team environment rooted in accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Beyond managing current operations, the Field Welding Division Manager is responsible for driving the continued growth and long-term sustainability of the division through strategic planning, business development, operational improvements, and the development of strong customer and employee relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Quality

• Champion and reinforce MMWF’s safety-first culture through consistent leadership, employee engagement, training, and accountability.
• Ensure all field operations and projects meet established safety, quality, and workmanship standards through regular jobsite visits and oversight.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day division operations, including project scheduling, workforce allocation, welder assignments, production, and resource management.
• Partner with the Field Welding Superintendent to ensure operational efficiency, project execution, quality, and productivity.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and problem-solving support to field personnel and customers.
• Coordinate project submittals, review contracts, manage change orders, and ensure timely and accurate project documentation.
• Collaborate with the Shop Division to support cross-selling opportunities, resource planning, and overall company objectives.

People & Culture

• Lead all workforce management activities, including recruiting, hiring, training, development, performance management, and staffing decisions.
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team by establishing clear expectations, promoting accountability, and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to supervisory personnel while developing employee capabilities and future leaders.
• Make recommendations regarding compensation, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary or termination decisions.

Business Development & Customer Relationships

• Drive business development by identifying new market opportunities, expanding customer relationships, pursuing new work, and growing the division's revenue and market presence.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and effective resolution of customer needs.
• Collaborate with estimating and company leadership to pursue new opportunities, expand service offerings, and develop new lines of business.
• Monitor upcoming project opportunities through Dodge Reports, customer inquiries, and other industry resources.
• Ensure timely and professional written and verbal communication with customers, including responding to calls and requests within established company expectations.

Financial & Strategic Management

• Partner with company leadership to establish and execute financial plans, budgets, and performance goals for the division.
• Maintain accountability for division financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with accounting on project invoicing, billing accuracy, and timely invoice preparation.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making for both the Field and Shop Divisions to support overall company growth and success.

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or equivalent
• 5-7 years of welding and fabrication experience and/or industry knowledge of welded steel water pipeline construction
• 5-7 years previous operations management experience, including forecasting, scheduling and real-time operations management, experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff
• Excellent communicator with both clients and internal staff. Must have the ability to have a tough conversation.

Competencies

· Technical capacity

· Problem solving/analysis

· Decision making

· Project management

· Proficient communication

· Teamwork

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

· This is a full-time position

· Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.

Travel

· Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

· Relevant training certifications in industry topics helpful

Compensation is based on experience.

Benefits - health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K w/ 4% Safe Harbor match, company vehicle, Costco or Sams Club membership, Paid Holidays, and PTO.

AAP/EEO Statement

  Mountain Man Welding and Fabrication, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mountain Man Welding and Fabrication, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.