Field Operations Manager – Northeast Region

Location: Wallingford, Connecticut

Country: United States

Category: Operations

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm

Posted Date: January 12, 2026

Job ID: 642135

Job Description

Job Title: Field Operations Manager
Location: Northeast Region
(Wallingford, Conshohocken, Morristown, Newton)
Contract Length: Direct Hire 
Pay: Compensation discussions are handled directly with qualified candidates during the interview process. You can assume market pay for these roles and our base and bonus compensation package will meet the requirements.

Field Operations Manager Qualifications 
  • 11 years related professional experience in field construction or
  • 7 years related professional experience and a Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program
  • Applicable experience may be substituted for a degree requirement
  • Preferred: 15 years of professional experience in construction management, specifically overseeing industrial construction projects
  • Previous leadership, management, section manager, site manager or construction manager experience
  • Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
  • Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change
  • Must be competent in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Must be willing to travel
Field Operations Manager Description 
  • Adhere to and ensure the Field Operations Department adheres to client's safety programs, training, and policies as well as collaborate with the project team to manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others as required
  • Support the implementation of new safety initiatives in line with the company’s Live Safer objective
  • Become LOTO certified through client's LOTO certification program, and support certification of other qualified superintendents and site managers
  • Coordinate with Project Managers and Department Managers on Field Operations resource needs and lead the assignment of qualified Field Operations resources to EPC and Program Management projects
  • Coordinate with corporate construction leadership on assignment of Field Operations staff to project assignments
  • Coordinate with NER Construction Department Managers and the recruitment team to recruit, hire and retain staff
  • Lead interviews for Superintendents, Site Managers and Section Managers within the Field Operations department
  • Serve as Site Manager, including all responsibilities of a Site Manager, on strategic/critical projects
  • Support emerging needs for Field Operations on projects throughout the Northeast region
  • Lead onboarding, development, training, goal development, mentoring, and performance appraisals for Department
  • Interpret or establish policies and procedures, in collaboration with safety and quality departments
  • Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems
  • Promote Global Practice and Department capabilities and support business development efforts, including client-facing meetings and presentations
  • Advance and develop Department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of project execution
  • Assign work and review staff performance with teams to ensure quality and efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff
  • Recruitment, development, training, and retention of Field Operations personnel
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department

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