Field Operations Leadership - Talent Pool

Samet Corporation•Raleigh, NC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an evergreen talent-pipeline posting open across all six Samet offices — not a specific, currently open position. Great careers rarely start with perfect timing. That’s why we like to meet strong field operations leaders before a seat opens up. Applying here puts you on our radar across all six Samet offices—so when the right opportunity fits, whether that’s now or a few months down the road, we already know you and you already know us. No perfect timing required; we’d just love to start the conversation. Field operations leadership at Samet is where construction expertise meets executive impact. In these roles, you provide strategic oversight across multiple complex projects and the field teams that deliver them—driving safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction at a regional scale, and ensuring The Samet Way is lived consistently on every site. You’ll lead and develop senior field talent, partner with preconstruction and business development to win and deliver major work, and represent Samet with our most important clients. If you’ve built a career in the field and you’re ready to shape how an entire region builds and who builds it, this is that seat. This posting covers our senior field operations leadership roles. We’ll align title and scope to your experience: Field Executive — The highest level of field operations leadership on major projects and strategic accounts, providing executive oversight to Senior Superintendents and project teams across multiple large, complex projects. Typically 12–18 years of commercial construction field experience, including 5–7 in senior superintendent or field leadership roles. Director of Field Operations — Owns the strategy, standards, and performance of all field operations within a region, leading Field Executives, Senior Superintendents, and field teams. Typically 12–18 years of field operations experience, including 5–7 in senior field leadership; expect 40–60% travel across the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent extensive experience considered.
12–18 years of progressive commercial construction field operations experience, with 5–7 years in senior field leadership (Senior Superintendent, Field Executive, or similar).
Proven track record delivering multiple large, complex projects ($20M+) simultaneously, on time and within budget.
Experience across multiple delivery methods (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM at Risk, IPD) and building types.
Expertise in advanced construction technologies — BIM, VDC, and digital project and field management tools.
Strong knowledge of construction regulations, OSHA safety standards, quality management systems, and environmental compliance.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills with senior clients, architects, engineers, and officials.
An established industry network and experience in succession planning and developing field talent at all levels.
A valid driver’s license is required.
OSHA 30 certification required.
Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screening as required by company policy.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications preferred (CCM, PMP, OSHA 30, LEED AP, or similar).
Additional certifications in construction management, safety, or quality (e.g., CCM, LEED AP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight across multiple large-scale, complex projects, ensuring delivery excellence, safety performance, and client satisfaction.
Develop and implement regional field operations strategy, standards, protocols, and best practices, reinforcing The Samet Way (TSW).
Lead and develop senior field management — Field Executives, Senior Superintendents, Superintendents, and Assistant Superintendents — through hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development.
Establish, monitor, and report field operations goals and performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective action.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement through advanced construction methods, lean principles, and technology adoption (BIM/VDC, digital field tools).
Partner with preconstruction, project management, and business development on winning approaches, constructability reviews, and value engineering for major pursuits.
Serve as the senior field operations interface with strategic clients and on high-profile project delivery.
Lead complex problem-solving and crisis management — schedule recovery, quality issues, safety incidents, and stakeholder conflicts.
Champion regional safety culture and zero-incident performance; ensure compliance with OSHA and corporate standards across all projects.
Oversee quality management and assurance across all regional field operations.
Optimize resource allocation, schedule coordination, and cross-project knowledge sharing across multiple sites.
Build strategic relationships with trade contractors, suppliers, and industry partners, and represent Samet at industry and client events.
Drive workforce development and succession planning, building career pathways from Field Engineer through Field Executive.