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About the Company
We are a development/builder specializing in apartment buildings and spec luxury homes. Our team is passionate about creating high-quality, innovative residential projects that combine style, functionality, and attention to detail. We value professionalism, collaboration, and a workplace where every team member can contribute to building something exceptional.
Position Summary
The Director of Field Operations is responsible for overseeing, managing, and directing all field construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company quality standards.
This position provides strategic and operational leadership to Project Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, and field personnel. The Director of Field Operations establishes consistent field procedures, drives accountability, improves productivity, manages resources, and ensures successful execution of construction projects from mobilization through completion.
The ideal candidate is a strong construction leader with extensive field experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Field Operations & Leadership
- Oversee daily field operations across all active construction projects.
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership teams.
- Establish clear expectations, responsibilities, and accountability for field personnel.
- Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress, productivity, safety, and quality.
- Ensure field teams follow company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve field performance.
- Develop and maintain consistent field management practices across all projects.
Project Execution & Performance
- Ensure projects are executed according to approved schedules, budgets, plans, and specifications.
- Monitor project milestones and proactively address delays or scheduling conflicts.
- Work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to resolve field issues.
- Review manpower requirements, equipment needs, material availability, and subcontractor performance.
- Ensure projects are properly staffed and resources are allocated efficiently.
- Monitor labor productivity and identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Coordinate project mobilization, execution, turnover, and closeout activities.
Safety & Risk Management
- Promote and enforce a company-wide safety culture.
- Ensure all projects comply with OSHA regulations and applicable safety requirements.
- Hold field leadership accountable for maintaining safe jobsites.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and review corrective actions.
- Investigate incidents and ensure appropriate follow-up and prevention measures.
- Partner with safety personnel to implement training and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality Control
- Ensure construction work meets company standards, contract requirements, plans, and specifications.
- Establish quality control expectations for all field teams.
- Monitor workmanship and address deficiencies before they impact project schedules or costs.
- Ensure inspections, testing, and documentation are completed properly.
- Drive accountability for punch-list completion and project turnover.
Financial & Cost Management
- Partner with Project Managers to monitor project budgets and cost performance.
- Review labor costs, equipment expenses, material usage, and subcontractor costs.
- Identify cost overruns and implement corrective action plans.
- Improve field productivity and operational efficiency.
- Support forecasting, cost controls, and project profitability initiatives.
- Minimize unnecessary labor, material waste, equipment downtime, and rework.
Personnel Management & Development
- Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain strong field leadership.
- Establish performance expectations for Project Managers and Superintendents.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching.
- Identify training and development opportunities for field personnel.
- Assist with workforce planning and succession planning.
- Promote teamwork, communication, professionalism, and accountability.
Communication & Coordination
- Maintain consistent communication with executive leadership regarding project performance and operational challenges.
- Lead regular operations meetings with Project Managers and Superintendents.
- Coordinate with estimating, preconstruction, procurement, accounting, and safety departments.
- Ensure proper communication between office personnel, field leadership, subcontractors, and clients.
- Provide executive leadership with accurate project status reports and operational forecasts.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- The Director of Field Operations will be evaluated based on measurable operational results, including:
- Project schedule performance and on-time completion.
- Project profitability and budget adherence.
- Labor productivity and workforce utilization.
- Jobsite safety performance and incident reduction.
- Quality control and reduction of rework.
- Subcontractor performance and accountability.
- Material and equipment utilization.
- Employee retention and field leadership development.
- Project closeout and customer satisfaction.
- Consistency and effectiveness of field operations.
Qualifications & Experience
- 20+ years of construction industry experience.
- 10+ years in construction operations management or senior field leadership.
- Proven experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of construction means, methods, scheduling, and project execution.
- Experience managing Project Managers, Superintendents, and field personnel.
- Strong financial understanding of construction budgets, labor costs, and job profitability.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with construction management software and scheduling platforms.
Core Competencies
- Strategic and operational leadership.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving.
- Accountability and performance management.
- Schedule and resource management.
- Financial and cost control.
- Conflict resolution.
- Team development and mentorship.
- Process improvement.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Authority & Decision-Making
The Director of Field Operations is expected to have authority and responsibility to:
- Direct and oversee field operations across all assigned projects.
- Establish field operational standards and procedures.
- Recommend hiring, promotions, disciplinary action, and termination of field personnel.
- Reallocate manpower and equipment based on project priorities.
- Require corrective action when projects are not meeting company expectations.
- Hold Project Managers and Superintendents accountable for project performance.
- Escalate significant financial, contractual, safety, or operational risks to executive leadership.
Overall Expectations
The Director of Field Operations is ultimately responsible for ensuring the company's field operations run efficiently, consistently, and profitably. This individual must be a hands-on leader who understands construction from the ground up, can develop strong field management teams, and can balance the demands of safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
Employee Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision
- Health Indemnity and Accident Supplemental Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability – Employer provided
- Life Insurance – Employer provided
- 401k and company match
- Vacation | Sick | Holidays
- Cell Phone/Computer
- Work Boot Allowance
- Annual Bonus
- Career Growth
Salary: $165,000 -$180,000 (DOE) (DOE)
This is an in-office position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
The SAM Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of field operations jobs.
- Five or more years managing multi-site or distributed field teams
- Experience with workforce scheduling and dispatch management software
- Demonstrated ability to manage capital or operating budgets at a regional scale
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent field safety credential
- Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency with field service management platforms and CRM or ERP systems
Tips for Your Director of Field Operations Job Search
Quantify field team scale on your resume
Directors of field operations are hired to run large, dispersed teams. Hiring managers want to see the headcount you managed, the number of sites you oversaw, and the operational budget you controlled, not just your job duties.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Field operations directors sit between field crews, project managers, HR, and finance. Your resume should show concrete examples of coordinating across those functions, especially during high-pressure deployments, rapid scaling, or crisis response situations.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of field operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your industry verticals
Field operations in construction, utilities, and logistics each have distinct compliance frameworks, safety standards, and scheduling systems. Filter your job search by industry so your application speaks directly to the operational environment the employer already works in.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to present real operational failures, such as a technician shortage mid-project or a logistics breakdown at a remote site, and ask how you'd respond. Prepare two or three detailed examples from your own experience where you diagnosed and corrected a field-level problem.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Director of field operations roles often include vehicle allowances, travel reimbursements, performance bonuses tied to operational KPIs, and relocation packages. Before accepting any offer, get the full breakdown of these components in writing so you can compare offers accurately.
Director of Field Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of field operationss?
The companies hiring the most director of field operationss right now include Vozzcom, Avari Management, and United Site Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the most consistent demand include construction, utilities, and field services.
How many director of field operations jobs are remote?
About 23% of director of field operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most field leadership roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are national account management, field program oversight, and roles where the director coordinates regional managers rather than directly supervising on-site crews.
How do you become a director of field operations?
Most directors of field operations build their path by starting in field technician or coordinator roles, moving into field supervisor or area manager positions, and then taking on regional responsibility before stepping into a director title. Building a strong record of managing dispersed teams, controlling operational budgets, and implementing process improvements across multiple sites is what typically separates candidates who advance to the director level from those who plateau at manager.
Can you get hired as a director of field operations without direct director experience?
Yes, but you need to close the gap with demonstrated scope. Employers hiring first-time directors typically look for candidates who have managed a significant geographic territory, led a team of managers rather than individual contributors, and owned measurable operational outcomes like safety rates, on-time delivery, or cost-per-job. Framing your resume around those outcomes, rather than your day-to-day tasks, is what makes a strong lateral or promotional case.
What does the director of field operations interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. The first screen is usually with HR or a talent partner and focuses on background and compensation expectations. The second round involves a hiring manager or VP of Operations and goes deep on how you've structured field teams, handled performance issues, and managed cost overheads. Final rounds often include a panel with cross-functional peers like safety, finance, or HR, and may involve a brief operational case study or presentation.
Where can I find and apply to director of field operations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of field operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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