Vice President of Field Operations

Overview

Leads field construction of natural gas pipelines, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• scheduling
• cost management
• data analytics
• digital tools
• logistics planning
• client liaison

Tasks

-Identify leadership potential within field staff and develop succession plans for critical operational roles. -Lead initiatives to improve project documentation, scheduling (Primavera P6 or equivalent), and material tracking. -This position requires working on active construction sites, which may involve exposure to various weather conditions, noise, and physical demands. The role may require occasional evening or weekend hours to meet project deadlines. -Establish annual goals through our strategic plans and initiatives, budgets, and performance benchmarks for field operations and oversee their achievement through disciplined execution. -Oversee cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting for all construction activities. -Monitor environmental compliance and sustainability practices during construction, including spill prevention, erosion control, and restoration procedures. -Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity and quality—leveraging data-driven performance management and Lean Construction principles. -Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and professional growth. -Engage in regular client review meetings to ensure alignment on project performance, scope changes, and future opportunities. -Champion innovation in equipment utilization, construction techniques, and sustainability practices. -Evaluate sub-contractor and vendor performance and ensure adherence to subcontracting agreements and procurement standards. -Represent the company in meetings with local authorities, and community stakeholders. -Integrate advanced data analytics and digital tools to enhance decision-making and operational forecasting. -Provide leadership to Area Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, and field superintendents to ensure consistency in operational practices, workforce planning, and project execution. -Ensure field staffing levels and competency meet project workload and industry standards. -Champion the use of technology and field management tools to enhance project tracking, reporting, and operational visibility. -Partner with Team Member resources to create and implement technical training and certification programs for field personnel. -Drive cost-control initiatives while maintaining quality and schedule integrity. -Provide executive-level leadership and decision-making across multiple active construction projects and regional divisions. -Serve as a visible and proactive leader in promoting a “Safety-First” culture across all field operations. -Support estimating with bid reviews, proposal efforts, constructability reviews, and client presentations. -Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing field operations team capable of managing complex, multi-regional infrastructure projects. -Partner with the Safety Manager to oversee incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action implementation. -Collaborate closely with team members in Field Operations, Estimating, Project Engineering and Safety to ensure seamless operational integration and performance. -Monitor key project performance metrics including schedule adherence, cost variance, productivity indices, and earned value performance. -Oversee logistics planning, mobilization, and demobilization strategies for equipment, personnel, and materials. -Act as the senior operational liaison to key clients, maintaining trust, responsiveness, and satisfaction throughout project execution. -Oversee implementation of standardized construction management systems, project reporting tools, and quality control processes. -Ensure alignment and adherence to client engineering specifications, material standards, and client expectations across all projects. -Develop and implement the company’s strategic plan for field operations, aligning execution capabilities with corporate growth objectives and market opportunities. -Ensure compliance with all applicable DOT, PHMSA, OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations governing pipeline construction and operation. -Direct and manage all aspects of field construction activities related to pipeline installation, maintenance, hydrotesting, commissioning, and system upgrades. -Provide project status updates to the President and Board of Directors as required.

Requirements

• primavera
• hcss
• autodesk
• api/asme
• bachelor's
• leadership

What You Bring

-Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. -15–20+ years of progressive experience in pipeline or energy infrastructure construction, with a focus on natural gas transmission, distribution, and facility construction. -In-depth knowledge of API, ASME, and ASTM standards related to pipeline design and construction. -Technical Knowledge -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline preferred. -Minimum 7–10 years of senior leadership experience managing multi-regional field operations and large, complex projects. -Strategic and analytical thinker with a strong operational focus. -Demonstrated success in overseeing project contract value. -Familiarity with DOT Part 192 and 195 regulations, PHMSA requirements, and industry safety standards. -Strong understanding of construction sequencing, welding procedures, hydrostatic testing, and environmental permitting. -Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, HCSS, ACC – (AutoDesk), or equivalent). -Decisive and proactive in problem-solving and conflict resolution. -Proven expertise in constructability, cost control, risk management, and contractor oversight. -Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. -Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities.

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