Field Operations Manager - Northeast Region

Field Operations Manager - Northeast Region

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

About the Job Field Operations Manager - Northeast Region

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.

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