Field Operations Manager - Data Center Construction
About The Position
The Field Operations Manager is located on data center projects for The Weitz Company’s Iowa Business Unit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role manages and coordinates all field operations and provides guidance and expertise to Project Superintendents on field activities. It may advise Project Managers and Construction Managers on field operations matters. The position develops, trains, and maintains a qualified force of field supervisors, assists with project planning from preconstruction through completion, and serves as a liaison between project management and the field. It represents field issues and needs in decision-making and typically reports directly to the designated Construction Manager. The role calls for customer-focused decision-making, strategic management, team leadership, developing others, continuous improvement, innovation, and a strong drive for results. The successful candidate will lead construction field employees, evaluate plans and specifications for best value, and work effectively across multiple geographically dispersed projects.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Eight years of commercial construction and business management experience, including six years in a Senior Project Superintendent position.
- Successful history of leading construction field employees.
- Above-average communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate plans and specifications consistently and creatively for best value.
- Professional understanding of governing authority, constructability, scheduling, design, and value.
- Ability to identify and understand cost, scope, and schedule variances.
- Ability to work effectively on multiple, geographically dispersed projects.
- Understanding of and general orientation to project management databases.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Apple products, including iPhone and iPad.
- Ability to learn specific software.
- Open to self-change and able to incorporate feedback and other learning opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- Industry-related college degree.
- Experience as a business manager or owner.
- Experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all field operations.
- Provide guidance and expertise to Project Superintendents on field activities.
- Advise Project Managers and Construction Managers on field operations matters as needed.
- Develop, train, and maintain a qualified force of field supervisors.
- Assist in planning projects from preconstruction through job completion.
- Serve as a liaison between project management and the field.
- Represent field issues and needs in decision-making.
- Build customer-focused systems that help employees understand and incorporate customer feedback.
- Make timely, high-quality decisions, assess risks and consequences, and correct poor decisions.
- Anticipate future business priorities while managing current plans and results.
- Build effective teams, communicate shared goals and expectations, develop others, and foster morale and commitment.
- Pursue continuous improvement, innovation, and results-oriented action.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Rewarding bonus program.
- Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Generous paid time off provisions.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Fully paid parental leave.
- Voluntary products including critical illness insurance and accident insurance.
- Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
