Sr. Field Operations Manager

CRB • Emeryville, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Field Operations Manager leads and oversees construction field operations across one or more complex projects. The role is accountable for safety, quality, schedule, cost, staffing, construction execution, and client satisfaction, while ensuring alignment with project objectives and CRB operational standards. The position collaborates with project teams, trade partners, clients, Project Directors, and Operations Leadership to drive operational excellence and successful project outcomes.

The role typically oversees projects or programs exceeding $50–75 million in construction value and is accountable for financial performance, forecasting, and profitability. It also supports workforce planning, risk management, field leadership development, construction strategy, business development, and the advancement of CRB’s construction operations.

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.
• Life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of field operations for assigned projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Lead and develop Construction Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to drive consistent project execution.
• Partner with Project Directors and Operations Leadership to identify risks, resolve issues, and implement recovery plans when needed.
• 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, fostering strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Support preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, estimating efforts, 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.

Benefits

• A complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior