Field Operations Manager General Contracting

Summary of Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager (GM) (General Contracting), the Field Operations Manager is responsible for management and supervision of the day-to-day operations of construction projects.  The Field Operations Manager will be managing field superintendents and their field professionals, role modelling a safety culture, ensuring quality and production, supporting on-the-job training, and nurturing solid customer relationships. The Field Operations Manager will collaborate with the GM, and broadly, with subcontractors and other operations stakeholders.

 Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GM on the start-to-finish cycle of new and existing projects.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of superintendents to facilitate and expedite the project schedule.
• Participate in project walk through’s as needed.
• Partner with project managers on job site work schedules and production goals
• Perform quality control on job sites
• Convene superintendents and finishers on a regular meeting cadence.
• Collaborate with the Superintendents and Employee Development and Retention Manager on the training and coaching of field workforce.
• Monitor compliance with company/project safety requirements and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Assess and assign field workforce within the various geographic markets.
• Collaborate and enact plans to improve production, efficiencies and reduce expenses. (e.g., Attend project start-up meetings with contractor and Jostin in-house progress/production meetings).
• Work closely with Human Resources to ensure talent needs are met.
• Ensure all project and payroll documentation is submitted timely throughout the work week. This includes time keeping, daily reports, job safety analyses (JSA’s), material tracking, etc.
• Monitor the scheduling of all projects.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to address discipline and employee relations concerns.
• Ensure new hire team assimilation and on-the-job success factors (e.g. parking, dress code, PPE, etc.).
• Implement the 30-60-90-day success process for new hires. Monitor and report progress to internal stakeholders.
• Support the company’s performance management program outlining expectations, goals, and career progress.
• Administer the Jostin Incentive Program for all concrete field professionals
• Identify and provide learning opportunities for professional growth of team members.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of construction industry practices, materials, methods and tools involved in construction.
• Self-directed field manager with the ability to manage multiple construction sites for long periods of time and adapt to change.
• Knowledge of high standards resulting in good work quality and effective production rates.
• Ability to lead, motivate, direct and develop people as they work, identifying the strengths of each person and placing her/him in a position to perform at her/his best.
• The skill to provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring job site performance.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others maintaining a positive working relationship with subcontractors, vendors and Jostin team members.
• The ability to manage conflict and problem-solve complex issues.
• An aptitude focused on mentoring new superintendents as well as collaborating on the development of on-the-job training materials and instructional aids.

Experience & Other Requirements:

• 5+ years of supervisory construction experience
• Previous experience in the field and in labor management
• Certification in OSHA 30
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Travel may be required