Director Field Construction Operations

Description

• Conduct regular field audits to evaluate compliance with company SOPs, quality standards, and safety practices.
• Provide clear feedback and actionable improvement recommendations to superintendents and project leadership.
• Lead the creation and delivery of a company-wide Superintendent Training Program, incorporating both technical and leadership competencies.
• Track field performance trends and recommend strategic initiatives to address recurring challenges.
• Benchmark internal and external best practices to maintain industry-leading field performance.
• Assess current superintendents’ skills and capabilities through site visits and one-on-one interactions.
• Provide SME input into the development and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and execution standards for field operations.
• Develop individualized and group development plans to strengthen leadership, technical, and operational skills.
• Participate in interviews with potential new hires for key superintendent positions.
• Support site leadership during project mobilization to ensure effective field setup and alignment with execution plans.
• Ensure all superintendents are trained and aligned with company standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements.
• Act as a resource to troubleshoot field execution challenges and mentor superintendents during project delivery.
• Participate in preconstruction planning for large and complex projects, advising on site logistics, staffing, schedule feasibility, and constructability.

Requirements

• Strategic thinker who understands both the big picture and the operational details.
• Ability to travel extensively to project sites across the continental United States
• Influential leader able to win buy-in from experienced superintendents and project teams.
• 15+ years of progressive construction field leadership experience, with significant time served as a senior project superintendent on large-scale ($100M+) EPC, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or similar process-industrial projects.
• Proven track record of improving field performance through training, process improvement, and leadership coaching.
• Practical expert with hands-on knowledge and credibility earned through years of field experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence without direct authority.
• Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, safety, and quality control.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance