FIELD CREW SUPERVISOR

About the role

About Our Client: The organization operates within the aviation infrastructure sector, supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) across the National Airspace System. It addresses challenges related to maintaining and upgrading critical aviation systems through large-scale, technical field projects. The company manages extensive contracts, including a $1.8+ billion Technical Support Services Contract that spans multiple FAA regions and facilities nationwide, focusing on construction, engineering, equipment installation, and technical services that sustain national aviation safety and security.

About the Opportunity: The Field Crew Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing field operations that support FAA projects, particularly within the Radar Disposition Program. This role ensures that field personnel perform mechanical, electrical, and site preparation tasks effectively, coordinating resources and workforce to meet project goals. The position plays a critical role in maintaining safety, quality, and schedule adherence in a complex and distributed work environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise field activities including mechanical, rigging, electrical work, equipment removal, and site preparation.
• Guide and allocate field crews to maintain manpower balance and project efficiency.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and safety of field operations.
• Coordinate material and equipment needs with engineering and project schedules.
• Provide technical direction to supervisors, foremen, and technicians.
• Assist in selecting craft foremen or field leads.
• Verify project layouts and ensure compliance with controls and requirements.
• Coordinate work among subcontractors and internal teams.
• Maintain production controls and track field progress.
• Interface with project management, engineers, subcontractors, and customer representatives.
• Ensure work complies with approved plans, safety, quality standards, and procedures.
• Identify and address issues affecting safety, schedule, or project execution.
• Support daily field coordination, work planning, progress reporting, and documentation.
• Apply labor relations policies relevant to field operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related, engineering, technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in field construction, installation, or technical operations.
• Experience supervising field crews in construction, electrical, mechanical, rigging, or related work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, plans, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of field construction methods, safety, and quality control.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with diverse teams including engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the United States.
• Ability to meet customer security requirements; background checks required.