Director of Field Operations - Commercial

WFN - The McDonnel Group•Metairie, LA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Field Operations - Commercial is responsible for the leadership and oversight of Commercial Field Operations activities, by successfully managing through their team. This key leadership position requires a passion for building, extensive building experience, strategic thinking, and a strong drive for continuous learning. The Director of Field Operations - Commercial ensures that all TMG projects are performed safely and consistently according to established processes and philosophies. This position will work from the Metairie office when not in the field, and will be expected to travel between jobsites within and outside of Louisiana and Texas.

Requirements

15+ years of general construction experience in the commercial space, with the ability to demonstrate technical building knowledge
Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and project management software
The candidate will have a track record of proven leadership abilities (communication, relationship building, training & development, employment decisions) as well as commercial project management experience
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal, driving, and drug screen successfully
Must possess a current and valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

familiarity with P6 and Procore is a plus

Responsibilities

Must place the utmost importance on safety for TMG employees and subcontractors
Reads, understands, applies, and communicates TMG safety standards, per the Field Operations Playbook and Safety Policy
Applies and enforces OSHA standards at all times, with no exceptions.
Establish production goals and formulate effective execution plans that deliver profitable results
Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones, and monitor progress against established budgets
Plan, organize, and evaluate supervision and labor of each project according to schedules, specifications, and budget
Oversee and monitor material and labor variances of each project for performance daily with field supervision and determine required action to maximize profitability
Develop strategies for field operation improvements and efficiencies
Develop and maintain positive and open communication with internal and external stakeholders (customers, site supervisors, builders, inspectors, other trades)
Develop and implement quality control programs
Participates in the quarterly and annual performance review process
Positively represents TMG as the most sought-after construction partner and employer of choice within the industry and the community.
Consistently contributes to and promotes a positive company culture.
Believes in and exemplifies the TMG Core Values: (1) Work Ethic, (2) Solution Oriented, (3) Project Excellence, (4) Client Centric, (5) Professionalism
Assists with TMG’s positive revenue and profitability
Markets the TMG Mission, Vision, and Brand Promise externally and internally.
Maintains knowledge and is familiar with TMG marketing, statistical, and project-related information necessary to discuss and sell the company
Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners.
Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, and closing business relationships
Embraces the role of mentor for their team, encouraging continuous performance development for team members
Places importance on sustaining and improving upon positive company culture
Can create a cohesive team built on mutual trust; Creates and maintains psychological safety for those on their team and throughout the organization
Has the ability and places importance on demonstrating empathy for others
Encourages their team to maintain a healthy balance of work/life
Checks in with team members proactively and regularly, helping them prioritize tasks and align their work with our corporate strategy
Demonstrates respectful behavior toward employees at all levels of the organization
Portrays and exhibits a professional presence in the communities we currently serve, in communities we may serve in the future, and through social media outlets.