Field Operations Department Manager - New England Region

• Adhere to and ensure the Field Operations Department adheres to Burns & McDonnell'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.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Department Managers on Field Operations resource needs and lead the assignment of qualified Field Operations resources.
• Coordinate with the overall Construction Global Practice Field Operations team on Field Operations assignments.
• Coordinate with NER Construction Department Managers, and the HR recruiting team on recruiting and hiring.
• Lead interviews for Superintendents, Site Managers and Section Managers within the Field Operations department.
• Coordinate with other Construction Departments on organizational objectives.
• 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.
• Facilitate onboarding, development, training, KPI’s, goal development, mentoring, and performance appraisals for Department.
• Interpret or establish policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organization.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Market global practice and Department capabilities.
• 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.

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program and 7 years related professional experience in construction and/or project management required, or applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• Prefer 10 years related professional experience in construction operations.
• Previous leadership position, personnel management, site manager and 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).

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