What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Field Operations position at DI Build?

WHO WE ARE

DI BUILD is a Kansas City based full service general contractor and construction management service group. From Day 1 to the Final 1%, we passionately work side-by-side with our partners to solve our client’s biggest challenges from the ground up. We are always building – people, culture, buildings and communities.

SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Field Operations is responsible for management and supervision of the day-to-day operations of construction projects across the United States. The Director of Field Operations will be managing field superintendents and other field professionals, role modelling a safety culture, ensuring quality and production, supporting on-the-job training, and nurturing solid customer relationships. The Director of Field Operations will collaborate with other members of the DI Build Senior Leadership Team, with subcontractors and other operations stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to :

Collaborate with the DI Build Senior Leadership Team on the start-to-finish cycle of new and existing projects
Oversee the planning and execution of all construction projects, ensuring they meet financial, quality, and timeline expectations
Establish and enforce uniform construction standards, procedures, and protocols across all projects
Supervise and coordinate activities of superintendents to facilitate and expedite project schedules
Assess and assign field workforce to projects
Partner with senior project manager and project managers on job site work schedules and production goals
Instruct and advise Project Managers and Superintendents on proper record keeping and administrative practices required to properly document construction progress and to maintain job cost
Participate in project walk throughs, as needed
Maintain DI Build Quality Control Program and oversee superintendent’s ownership of quality control on job sites
Analyze construction equipment requirements and authorize necessary equipment, as required, to utilize manpower effectively
Monitor compliance with company / project safety requirements and ensure corrective measures are implemented
Collaborate and enact plans to improve productivities, efficiencies and reduce expenses
Maintain a field resource plan to monitor staffing and resources for projects in the backlog
Work closely with the People Team to ensure talent needs are met and employee relations and discipline matters are appropriately managed in a timely fashion
Oversee the training and coaching of field workforce
Monitor the scheduling of all projects
Assist Project Managers, as necessary, during project completion activities. Assure availability of resources required to complete work
Identify and provide learning opportunities for professional growth of team members.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Knowledge of construction industry practices, materials, methods and tools involved in construction

In-depth understanding of financial and labor management practices

Self-directed leader 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 other 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

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

5 years of supervisory construction experience required

Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, or related field, is preferred

Previous field operations and labor management experience

Strong understanding of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements

Familiarity with project management methodologies and strong experience with construction management software such as Procore

Certification in OSHA 30 is preferred

Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

Travel may be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl

The employee must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Employee must be able to talk and hear

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite construction requirements, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

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