Assistant Field Operations Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Field Operations Manager supports field teams, oversees project execution, and helps ensure safe and efficient operations. This hands-on leadership role includes coordinating crews, managing equipment, resolving operational challenges, and maintaining customer relationships in a fast-paced field environment. The position involves frequent overnight travel to job sites, on-call availability with the ability to report to a site within one hour when required, and work outdoors in all weather conditions. Work may include extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as well as physically demanding tasks such as walking job sites and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Previous leadership experience managing field teams.
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational software.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to complete required safety training and certification programs.
- Ability to report to a job site within one hour when required.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding work, including walking on job sites and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in field operations, heavy equipment, construction, or a related industry.
- Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Experience operating heavy equipment, including cranes, trucks, and excavators.
- Ability to interpret crane load charts and understand rigging requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support field supervisors in coordinating projects, assigning work, and monitoring progress.
- Ensure projects meet safety requirements, quality standards, deadlines, and budget expectations.
- Provide hands-on leadership, coach team members, and resolve field operational issues.
- Conduct site visits to assess safety, work quality, equipment readiness, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies.
- Assist with hiring, employee training, performance evaluations, and staff development.
- Support workforce planning, budgeting, and operational forecasting.
- Review payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and project documentation for accuracy.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and replacement to maintain operational readiness.
- Support customer relationship management and business development activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Training and certification opportunities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
