Operations Manager

Field Operations Manager

Location: Maryland / DC Metro Industry: Heavy Civil Construction (Earthwork, Utilities, Concrete) Status: Full-Time Reports To: President & CEO

PrimECS is a rapidly growing heavy civil construction and engineering firm delivering high-quality infrastructure across Maryland, DC, and Virginia. We self-perform earthwork, utilities, concrete, and sitework with a strong focus on safety, precision, and productivity. As we scale, we're building a field organization that values ownership, craftsmanship, and leadership. If you want to build great work with a team that moves fast and does things the right way, you'll fit right in.

Your Role: Field Operations Manager

We're looking for a hands-on builder who knows how to run work, develop people, and keep jobs on track. Not a desk jockey. Not a bureaucrat. A field leader who can elevate crews, solve problems early, and drive production across multiple projects. This is a high-impact role where your decisions directly shape the success of the entire company.

What You'll Lead

• Oversee daily field operations across all active projects.
• Support and mentor foremen and crew leads to execute work safely and efficiently.
• Ensure jobs start right: layout, materials, equipment, access, staging, pour planning, and sequencing.
• Enforce quality, safety, and productivity standards across all sites.

Planning & Production

• Build and maintain 2–3 week look-ahead plans with PMs and foremen.
• Anticipate problems before they happen — utilities, access, material delays, manpower shifts.
• Optimize labor, equipment, and resources to protect daily production goals.
• Track progress and hit milestones without compromising safety or quality.

Field Leadership & Training

• Develop crew leads and foremen into stronger planners and decision-makers.
• Set expectations, bring accountability, and build a winning field culture.
• Teach younger talent how to think, plan, and build like seasoned operators.

Communication & Coordination

• Serve as the link between field crews, PMs, engineering, and leadership.
• Ensure information flows correctly — from drawings to layout to execution.
• Support accurate daily reports, quantities, and field documentation.

Problem-Solving & Risk Control

• Address field issues quickly — conflicts, unforeseen conditions, access issues, and client concerns.
• Identify risks early and protect the company from rework, delays, and avoidable costs.
• Champion safety and ensure every crew is set up for success before work begins.

Who Thrives in This Role

• Someone hungry to grow with a company on the rise.
• A respected field leader (Superintendent, General Foreman, or Assistant PM/Super hybrid).
• Someone who loves the field and develops people — not just someone who "checks the box."
• A builder who can step back, see the whole job, and drive consistent production.
• A communicator who knows when to push, when to listen, and how to keep jobs moving.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years leading field operations in heavy civil construction (earthwork, utilities, concrete).
• Strong planning skills — sequencing, access, equipment selection, productivity.
• Ability to lead multiple crews and manage several jobs at once.
• Proficiency with daily reports, quantities, and construction documentation.
• A safety-first mindset and a passion for building work the right way.
• Comfortable with technology (Procore, tablets, mobile apps) or willing to learn fast.
• A coaching mentality — you build people while building projects.

Why Join PrimECS

• High-growth company where your impact is real and visible.
• An executive leadership that supports field leaders and removes obstacles and values independence.
• Opportunity to shape the entire field organization as we scale.
• Competitive pay, truck allowance, benefits, and performance incentives.
• Strong culture of teamwork, craftsmanship, and doing things right.
• Real authority to make field decisions without layers of bureaucracy.
• You get a seat at the table and a voice in how the company operates.
• A strong back office engineering and leadership support aligned behind field success.
• Modern tools: Procore, digital field reports, engineering support, drone/survey support when needed.
• Clear growth path into Director of Operations or COO for the right performer. This role is built for someone who wants to lead an entire division as the company grows.

Your ideas will shape how PrimECS builds work — we're looking for someone who wants to influence process, culture, and performance. If you're a builder who wants to leave your mark on people, jobs, and a company that's rising fast — we want to talk to you.

Apply Today. We care more about what you've built than how fancy your resume looks. Send your resume or a simple outline of your experience.