Field Operations Manager

Dn•Wakefield, MA

About The Position

The Field Operations Manager at DN manages and executes regional project staffing, supporting operations teams in delivering projects aligned with safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role also manages the region’s traveling tank builders and partners with internal teams to hire, technically train, professionally develop, and retain employees, helping develop future generations of field workers and leaders. DN provides liquid storage design and construction services and has built more than 3,500 prestressed concrete liquid storage tanks over 90 years. The company describes itself as an industry leader in quality and innovation.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in the construction industry.
Proficiency in fostering individual growth and supporting employee development.
Exceptional communication skills to support team collaboration.
Highly developed problem-solving skills to address complex or urgent challenges.
Proficiency in conflict resolution and managing disputes.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Partner with operations teams to create and implement project staffing plans using internal tank builders, union, and local resources, considering project specifications, timelines, budgets, product type, and other needs.
Allocate personnel and other resources to improve operational efficiency and minimize job costs through weekly job-site transfers.
Assign tank builders to jobs to support project performance and tank-builder learning opportunities.
Collaborate with Learning & Development to design and deliver tank-builder training virtually, offsite, onsite, or through regional field trainers.
Foster feedback between superintendents and tank builders to support learning, development, and career progression on jobsites.
Partner with regional field operations managers and operations teams to design, implement, and execute field processes, including flights and lodging, per diem analysis, expense management, union enrollment and relations, time off and leaves of absence, technology, performance management, promotions, and raises.
Forecast future manpower needs and partner with Talent Acquisition to set annual hiring goals.
Contribute to field hiring by screening and interviewing candidates.
Manage onboarding for incoming traveling tank builders.
Visit jobsites frequently to monitor and improve jobsite culture, coach and mentor tank builders, roll out programs, collaborate on training, and support project quality, safety, and productivity.

Benefits

Competitive base compensation and eligibility for DN’s annual incentive bonus program.
401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions and an additional 3% Safe Harbor company contribution.
Medical coverage effective on the date of hire, with DN covering 80%–85% of premiums depending on plan selection.
Dental coverage effective on the date of hire, with DN covering 75% of premiums.
Voluntary vision coverage effective on the date of hire.
Flexible Spending Account options for eligible medical, dental, and dependent-care expenses.
Company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off starting at 16 days annually and increasing with tenure, plus nine paid holidays each year.
Half-day Fridays between July 4 and Labor Day.
Paid parental leave for birth mothers and spouses or committed partners.
Employee Assistance Program at no cost to employees and household members for work/life support.
Tuition reimbursement.
Gym reimbursement.
Employee referral incentive program.
Career growth, internal mobility, and professional development opportunities.