Field Operations Manager

Essential Functions

Demonstrates Core Values: Promotes company core values of teamwork, responsibility, and commitment to success; ensures alignment between field operations and company goals.

Field Operations Leadership: Oversees field operations across all commercial projects; drives consistency in execution, monitors productivity, and removes obstacles impacting performance.

Leadership & Accountability: Leads and develops superintendents, foremen, and field teams; conducts regular performance reviews focused on safety, quality, schedule, and production.

Manpower & Workforce Planning: Forecasts labor needs, coordinates manpower across projects, and ensures efficient workforce utilization; implements recovery plans for underperforming projects.

Scheduling & Production: Reviews construction schedules, aligns field execution with milestones, and supports look-ahead planning and productivity tracking.

Safety & Compliance: Reinforces safety culture, ensures OSHA compliance, performs jobsite audits, and participates in incident investigations and corrective actions.

Project Coordination: Partners with Project Management and General Superintendents to coordinate labor, procurement, fabrication, and material delivery; aligns field execution with office priorities and resolves conflicts.

Quality Assurance: Ensures installations meet drawings, specifications, and code requirements; conducts inspections and reduces rework through standardization and planning.

Financial & Operational Performance: Tracks labor productivity, improves efficiency, reduces waste, and supports accurate forecasting and cost control.

Client & Communication: Maintains professional relationships with general contractors, owners, and stakeholders; represents the company in meetings and field coordination.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Ensures accurate field reporting, supports KPI tracking, and drives operational improvement across projects.

What You Bring

• Education & Licensing: High school diploma or GED required; a valid Journeyman Plumber License is a plus.
• Experience & Longevity: Extensive commercial plumbing field experience with proven success leading multiple projects and teams.
• Operational Knowledge: Strong understanding of field operations, labor productivity, scheduling, and construction practices.
• Leadership and Accountability: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop personnel, and drive performance.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal, written, listening, and presentation abilities; effective in negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Demonstrates strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Ability to coordinate across departments and build alignment between field and office.
• Knowledge of Codes & Safety Standards: Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and safety standards.
• Time & Stress Management: Excellent time management and stress handling skills in fast-paced construction environments.
• Computer & Software Proficiency: Proficiency in construction management software (Procore or equivalent); working knowledge of scheduling tools (MS Project or similar); ability to use digital plans and field reporting tools; experience with Excel and production tracking/reporting systems; familiarity with collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint, or similar).