Director of Field Operations

About the Company

We are a development/builder specializing in apartment buildings and spec luxury homes. Our team is passionate about creating high-quality, innovative residential projects that combine style, functionality, and attention to detail. We value professionalism, collaboration, and a workplace where every team member can contribute to building something exceptional.

Position Summary

The Director of Field Operations is responsible for overseeing, managing, and directing all field construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company quality standards.

This position provides strategic and operational leadership to Project Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, and field personnel. The Director of Field Operations establishes consistent field procedures, drives accountability, improves productivity, manages resources, and ensures successful execution of construction projects from mobilization through completion.

The ideal candidate is a strong construction leader with extensive field experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Leadership

• Oversee daily field operations across all active construction projects.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership teams.
• Establish clear expectations, responsibilities, and accountability for field personnel.
• Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress, productivity, safety, and quality.
• Ensure field teams follow company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve field performance.
• Develop and maintain consistent field management practices across all projects.
  

Project Execution & Performance

• Ensure projects are executed according to approved schedules, budgets, plans, and specifications.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively address delays or scheduling conflicts.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to resolve field issues.
• Review manpower requirements, equipment needs, material availability, and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure projects are properly staffed and resources are allocated efficiently.
• Monitor labor productivity and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Coordinate project mobilization, execution, turnover, and closeout activities.
  

Safety & Risk Management

• Promote and enforce a company-wide safety culture.
• Ensure all projects comply with OSHA regulations and applicable safety requirements.
• Hold field leadership accountable for maintaining safe jobsites.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and review corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and ensure appropriate follow-up and prevention measures.
• Partner with safety personnel to implement training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality Control

• Ensure construction work meets company standards, contract requirements, plans, and specifications.
• Establish quality control expectations for all field teams.
• Monitor workmanship and address deficiencies before they impact project schedules or costs.
• Ensure inspections, testing, and documentation are completed properly.
• Drive accountability for punch-list completion and project turnover.

Financial & Cost Management

• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project budgets and cost performance.
• Review labor costs, equipment expenses, material usage, and subcontractor costs.
• Identify cost overruns and implement corrective action plans.
• Improve field productivity and operational efficiency.
• Support forecasting, cost controls, and project profitability initiatives.
• Minimize unnecessary labor, material waste, equipment downtime, and rework.

Personnel Management & Development

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain strong field leadership.
• Establish performance expectations for Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching.
• Identify training and development opportunities for field personnel.
• Assist with workforce planning and succession planning.
• Promote teamwork, communication, professionalism, and accountability.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain consistent communication with executive leadership regarding project performance and operational challenges.
• Lead regular operations meetings with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Coordinate with estimating, preconstruction, procurement, accounting, and safety departments.
• Ensure proper communication between office personnel, field leadership, subcontractors, and clients.
• Provide executive leadership with accurate project status reports and operational forecasts.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• The Director of Field Operations will be evaluated based on measurable operational results, including:
• Project schedule performance and on-time completion.
• Project profitability and budget adherence.
• Labor productivity and workforce utilization.
• Jobsite safety performance and incident reduction.
• Quality control and reduction of rework.
• Subcontractor performance and accountability.
• Material and equipment utilization.
• Employee retention and field leadership development.
• Project closeout and customer satisfaction.
• Consistency and effectiveness of field operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• 20+ years of construction industry experience.
• 10+ years in construction operations management or senior field leadership.
• Proven experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, scheduling, and project execution.
• Experience managing Project Managers, Superintendents, and field personnel.
• Strong financial understanding of construction budgets, labor costs, and job profitability.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and scheduling platforms.

Core Competencies

• Strategic and operational leadership.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving.
• Accountability and performance management.
• Schedule and resource management.
• Financial and cost control.
• Conflict resolution.
• Team development and mentorship.
• Process improvement.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Authority & Decision-Making

The Director of Field Operations is expected to have authority and responsibility to:

• Direct and oversee field operations across all assigned projects.
• Establish field operational standards and procedures.
• Recommend hiring, promotions, disciplinary action, and termination of field personnel.
• Reallocate manpower and equipment based on project priorities.
• Require corrective action when projects are not meeting company expectations.
• Hold Project Managers and Superintendents accountable for project performance.
• Escalate significant financial, contractual, safety, or operational risks to executive leadership.

Overall Expectations

The Director of Field Operations is ultimately responsible for ensuring the company's field operations run efficiently, consistently, and profitably. This individual must be a hands-on leader who understands construction from the ground up, can develop strong field management teams, and can balance the demands of safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Health Indemnity and Accident Supplemental Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability – Employer provided
• Life Insurance – Employer provided
• 401k and company match
• Vacation | Sick | Holidays
• Cell Phone/Computer
• Work Boot Allowance
• Annual Bonus 
• Career Growth 

Salary:  $165,000 -$180,000 (DOE) (DOE)

This is an in-office position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

 The SAM Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.