Field Operations Director - Mechanical, Pipe, HVAC, Plumbing

Kelso Industries•Carrollton, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Kelso Industries, with over 4,000 employees across 40+ companies, delivers exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Mullins Mechanical, a leader in industrial and large commercial mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC construction projects, specializes in self-performing design-build applications. Their projects are often in industrial and manufacturing environments, including manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, and warehouses. Mullins Mechanical focuses on HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, and metal fabrication.

Requirements

Proven track record as a Senior Superintendent or equivalent leader in a self-performed construction trade.
Extensive knowledge of construction operations, processes, safety, and quality standards.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Revit, and Microsoft Project.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire diverse project teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
OSHA 30 certification required.

Responsibilities

Maintain and strengthen customer relationships, serving as a key field representative and ensuring alignment with client expectations.
Analyze project plans, specifications, and materials for potential conflicts, availability, and efficiency improvements.
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and safety.
Participate in project handoff meetings, providing input on scope, schedule, subcontractors, manpower, and materials.
Review all contract documents, drawings, and schedules to prepare for field execution.
Ensure alignment of subcontractors, equipment, and materials before project mobilization.
Monitor and analyze key project documentation, including lookaheads, daily reports, site inspections, schedules, and KPIs.
Attend monthly leadership reviews to address budget adjustments and lessons learned.
Host and actively participate in monthly PX-FOD coordination meetings, ensuring alignment between field operations and project leadership.
Collaborate closely with Project Executives to align field execution with management strategies, goals, and project requirements.
Track progress, identify potential delays, and implement mitigation strategies.
Host and actively participate in monthly coordination meetings, ensuring alignment between field operations and project leadership.
Lead weekly manpower planning with other FODs, coordinate staffing across jobs, and collaborate with recruiting to meet hiring needs.
Conduct FOD audits to verify compliance, performance, safety, and quality across projects.
Oversee timely delivery, storage, calibration, and maintenance of owned and rented equipment; resolve issues that may impact field operations.
Conduct routine site visits to enforce Mullins’ safety policies, site-specific plans, and OSHA requirements.
Lead weekly safety toolbox talks, review Job Safety Analyses (MSAs), and oversee incident reporting.
Perform regular quality audits to ensure installations meet company standards and collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions.
Ensure closeout packages are complete, accurate, and transitioned effectively to warranty teams.
Participate in lessons-learned sessions to improve future project planning and execution.
Lead employee development by supporting, training, and mentorship of superintendents, project managers, and field leaders.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration across all levels of field operations.
Oversee HR-related field processes, including time tracking, attendance, and proper use of cost codes.
Drive performance to meet or exceed company KPIs in safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.
Collaborate with estimating teams during bid processes, providing technical guidance.
Oversee the management of jobsite tools and equipment (owned and rented), including inspection logs, maintenance schedules, and calibration reports.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.