Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 10 years in field construction with senior supervisory experience.
Proven leadership in managing multiple projects across large geographic areas.
Strong skills in negotiation, networking, and collaboration.
Passion for training and mentoring field staff.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency.
Strong organizational and communication abilities.
In-depth knowledge of construction crafts and trade specifications.
Responsibilities
Oversee field operations and procedures for assigned projects.
Recruit, train, and mentor field staff, ensuring they understand their roles.
Organize and lead monthly meetings focused on operational excellence.
Participate in preconstruction planning and constructability reviews.
Facilitate project mobilization and ensure proper staffing and resources.
Monitor project schedules and troubleshoot delays as needed.
Develop and implement safety and quality control programs.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Participation in community initiatives and goodwill events.
Involvement in business development and client interactions.
Support for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary: Provides overall management of assigned regional or business unit operations and administration of the Self-Perform Operating Group, with bottom-line profit accountability. Oversees field execution to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, quality, company, and contract requirements. Leads field personnel and coordinates with project teams, subcontractors, clients, and agencies to plan work, allocate resources, resolve issues, and achieve successful project turnover as needed.
Job Description:
Oversee field operations, coordination, and procedures across region and assigned projects.
Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and oversee superintendents, foreman, lead craft personnel, and other field staff, including instruction in proper construction procedures, techniques, and sequencing. Coordinate workforce planning and job assignments; ensure staff understand and fulfill their responsibilities; and conduct formal performance evaluations for field supervisory staff and direct reports.
Organize, schedule, and chair monthly Superintendent meetings focused on operational excellence and training.
Lead or participate in operations, progress, and field meetings, and coordinate relevant training materials and topics with the training department.
Lead preconstruction planning and constructability reviews, including scopes of work, budgets, schedules, logistics, design, formwork, means and methods, and craft labor requirements.
Work closely with preconstruction and VDC teams for manpower, production, and logistic coordination and virtual planning.
Facilitate turnover from estimating and preconstruction to the project team, confirm a firm understanding of the budget, and sign off on the project schedule.
Lead project mobilization, job setup, kickoff meetings, and planning sessions; ensure each project has appropriate field staffing, tools, equipment, and resources.
Assist project teams in developing realistic, properly sequenced, buildable baseline schedules aligned with project scope and duration. Ensure scheduling procedures include monthly updates and three-week rolling schedules.
Participate in Go/No Go decisions for self-performing individual scopes of work.
Monitor work plans, sequencing, and progress; redirect workflow as needed and troubleshoot schedule delays and liquidated damage issues.
Evaluate labor productivity and resource utilization, including overtime, crew sizes, and equipment. Monitor direct-hire and general conditions costs, purchasing, and overall budget performance; review findings regularly with superintendents and project managers.
Ensure procurement and expediting plans are initiated and maintained to support project budgets and schedules.
Ensure field staff effectively, coordinate contractors, trade partners, and site logistics. Conduct project reviews to improve coordination and address operational risks.
Support site staff in resolving complex field and technical issues, including matters involving subcontractors, contractor delegated designers, and project architects and engineers.
Develop, implement, and monitor safety plans, quality control and assurance programs, and construction standards across jobsites. Ensure project teams comply with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, programs, and contract requirements.
Conduct periodic jobsite visits and operational reviews; report accurate project status, field progress, and issues to the Division Manager and other appropriate leadership.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and agencies. Attend periodic owner meetings to assess client-contractor relations and address concerns.
Review and update Attachment C templates.
Verify that all self-perform work is being completed as per the original scope of work contract documents and that no other work is being done without proper work authorization and change order documentation is in place.
Oversee timely project closeout, successful turnover to the owner, and completion of closed-job reports. Assist Operations Managers with significant warranty issues.
Participate in business development, pursuits, estimating, client interviews, and proposal presentations. Assist in preparing presentation materials, including schedules, budgets, charts, and graphs.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned. This may include participating in regional and national task teams, facilitating or attending trainings, trade shows, community initiative events, and other community goodwill or work development events.
Travel including extended travel requirements as needed.
Minimum Skills and Experience Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent working experience.
At least 10 years of field construction experience, including sr. supervisory experience.
Field operations leadership experience, with the ability to oversee multiple projects across a large geographic area as required by management.
Strong leadership skills, including negotiation, networking, partnering, delegation, and facilitating collaboration.
Ability and passion to train, coach, mentor, and develop others.
Strong problem-solving ability and sense of urgency.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Working knowledge of all construction crafts and the ability to read and understand trade specifications; thorough understanding of trades and trade partner management.
Thorough understanding of project management control systems, including scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating.
Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and building codes, with expertise in building systems.
Drafting and computer skills.
About Swinerton
Swinerton is a commercial construction company that provides a wide range of services, including preconstruction, general contracting, and design-build. They work with clients across various industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. They are committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. They have a strong focus on sustainability and have completed numerous LEED-certified projects. They are also committed to safety and have received numerous safety awards. They have a strong reputation in the industry and have been in business for over 130 years.
