Sr. Field Operations Manager

CRB•Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Field Operations Manager leads and is accountable for construction field operations across one or more complex projects. The role oversees safety, quality, schedule, cost, staffing, construction execution, and client satisfaction, ensuring work aligns with project objectives and CRB operational standards. As a senior field leader, this person collaborates with project teams, trade partners, and clients and is responsible for workforce planning, risk management, field leadership development, construction strategy, and financial performance. The role typically oversees projects or programs with construction values exceeding $50–75 million and maintains accountability for project financial performance, forecasting, and profitability. The position also supports construction operations, business development, and successful project delivery. CRB is a privately held provider of engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions for the life sciences and food and beverage industries, with more than 1,300 employees. CRB offers a competitive benefits package designed to meet individual and family needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline; equivalent field experience is considered.
15+ years of progressively responsible construction leadership experience.
At least 5 years leading large project teams and field operations on complex construction projects.
Experience managing projects exceeding $30 million in construction value.
Prior responsibility for project financial performance, forecasting, and P&L management.

Nice To Haves

Design-Build, EPCM, or Integrated Project Delivery experience.
Experience in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical construction.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee field operations for assigned projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met.
Lead and develop Construction Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to support consistent project execution.
Partner with Project Directors and Operations Leadership to identify risks, resolve issues, and implement recovery plans.
Oversee workforce planning, staffing, material management, site logistics, and construction execution strategies.
Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including forecasting, change management, budgets, and profitability.
Serve as a primary client-facing construction leader, building relationships and supporting client satisfaction.
Support preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, estimating, and execution planning.
Promote continuous improvement through best practices, lessons learned, and operational efficiencies.
Support business development, proposal efforts, and strategic growth initiatives.
Manage large-scale projects or programs with construction values typically exceeding $50–75 million.