Director of Field Operations

About the role

The Director of Field Operations oversees Brickeye’s site operations across North America, ensuring high-quality planning, installation, integration, and commissioning of Brickeye Construction Risk Mitigation Platform (CR) on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of field deployments, from project kickoff through commissioning, turnover, and decommissioning
• Review technical specifications to ensure proper integration of the Brickeye Construction Risk Mitigation Platform (CR).
• Cook up installation work related to Brickeye CR involving Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) equipment, HVAC, hydronic, and building automation/controls interfaces.
• Conduct site progress reviews and identify risks early, and implement corrective action plans.
• Manage subcontractors and technicians.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, developing SOPs, installation standards, QA/QC checklists, and process enhancements.
• Review contracts and scopes for alignment, identify gaps or risks, and ensure execution meets client and internal objectives.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, functional test procedures, and issue-resolution workflows.
• Validate system performance through testing, troubleshooting, and, if required, in collaboration with third-party consultants.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Offer technical guidance on CR Platform as it relates to mechanical systems, plumbing, HVAC, control and BAS systems
• Troubleshoot complex field issues in CR Platform
• Mentor internal team members and subcontractors on technical skills, installation best practices, and commissioning processes
• Stay current with industry best practices, relevant standards, and emerging technologies (BAS, IoT, sensors, networking, mechanical systems, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in MEP construction or field operations with strong exposure to mechanical systems and building technology integration.
• Strong background in MEP Systems including HVAC, hydronic systems, and plumbing, and their interface with electrical and controls systems.
• Experience in commissioning, BAS integration, controls testing, and troubleshooting of building systems.
• Track record managing complex or multi-site projects with significant mechanical scope.
• Able to interpret and work from mechanical/electrical drawings, schematics, submittals, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel across North America without restriction.
• Professional Engineering (PE or PEng) designation.
• PMP certification.
• Master Plumber Certification or equivalent mechanical/plumbing trade credential.
• Additional relevant certifications:- Commissioning (CxA, BCxA)
• BAS/Controls systems training
• Safety certifications (COR, OSHA, WHMIS, Working at Heights)

Qualifications

• Experience on large institutional, healthcare, and residential projects.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in mechanical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and building automation/controls.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex field issues.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies.

Benefits

The opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven culture where the best ideas win, not the loudest titles. We value decisive action and ownership. We trust our experts. You will have a high degree of autonomy to own projects from concept through deployment, directly contributing to our growth.

We offer a competitive base salary, and annual performance incentives, including a robust equity package, making you an owner of Brickeye so that you can share in our success. We are a hybrid work organization, that prioritizes delivery and results over rigid clock-watching. We don't mind if you need to run to a mid-day appointment or pick up your kid early from school. Plus we offer competitive medical, and dental benefits to all employees.