Director of Field Operations

Fessler & Bowman Inc • Holly, MI

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About The Position

The Director of Field Operations leads field operations across assigned business units, ensuring safe, productive, and standardized performance that aligns with gross margin targets and strategic growth objectives. The role establishes predictable field production through manpower planning, productivity standards, safety, equipment strategy, quality, and leadership development. It supports production execution that advances safety, margin protection, schedule reliability, innovation, and owned-equipment optimization.

The Director works weekly with Estimating, providing input on production, equipment, bid schedules, and scope review. The role also supports the Regional Growth Plan by advising on operational investments related to succession, scope expertise, and geographic coverage. It collaborates with estimating, project management, safety, business development, clients, and other leaders to address field needs and opportunities.

This position includes travel between the office and job sites, as applicable. Work may take place in varied environments, including extreme temperatures, areas near traffic, loud or frequently noisy settings, confined spaces, heights, and indoor or outdoor locations.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in the construction industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in a supervision role.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and manage multiple large-scale projects.
• Proficiency with Procore or similar construction software.
• Ability to travel between the office and job sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations across assigned business units and align performance with safety, gross margin, and strategic growth objectives.
• Reinforce a safe work culture, review field safety performance and incident rates, ensure required safety training, lead safety initiatives, support regulatory compliance, and reinforce stop-work authority.
• Prevent and address quality issues, track quality corrections, provide quality training, apply industry best practices, and share lessons learned from major quality failures.
• Own manpower forecasting and labor-efficiency planning; align project plans with staffing and financial expectations; standardize execution and accountability; use KPIs to identify and correct risks; review labor performance, overtime, and margin trends.
• Optimize fleet utilization and operational planning; align equipment with estimates and production needs; promote care of owned assets; and reduce idle equipment and waste.
• Develop field leaders and internal talent pipelines through coaching, mentorship, continuous improvement, and succession planning; set expectations for leadership accountability.
• Represent field operations in collaboration with estimating, project management, safety, and other verticals, including providing field perspectives in executive client discussions.
• Resolve high-risk field issues alongside other directors and vice presidents.
• Validate that daily logs and applicable incident reports are completed on all jobs.
• Coach and mentor field supervision teams to ensure company logging and reporting standards are followed.
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and identify their training and development needs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Project Management and Business Development teams to support initiatives and opportunities.
• Uphold and communicate the company's commitment to integrity and its Code of Ethics.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Union members receive benefits from the appropriate union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed