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Braun Intertec is seeking a Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader for our Twin Cities market.
The chosen individual provides strategic leadership and oversight for regional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, with accountability for operational performance, safety excellence, workforce development, key financial metrics, and resource planning. This role collaborates closely with Safety, Human Resources, Asset Management, Technical Practice Groups, and regional and local operations leaders to ensure the safe, efficient, profitable, and consistent delivery of high-quality services.
The position leads initiatives related to workforce planning, equipment and asset utilization, laboratory accreditation, financial performance, employee engagement, and continuous operational improvement. Commitment to safety, quality, client service, and operational excellence, the Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader drives sustainable growth, strengthens organizational capability, and supports successful project outcomes across the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Planning and Business Forecasting
- Analyze staffing levels, available capacity, and operational needs required to support anticipated workload.
- Communicate operational risks, opportunities, and resource requirements to Divisional & Regional leadership.
- Partner with regional Service Delivery and technical leaders to align resource allocation with business priorities.
Financial Management and Accountability
- Maintain regional accountability for CMT operating cash margin performance.
- Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Manage travel and expense expenditures in accordance with company policies and budgets.
- Monitor utilization, compensation, expenses, and operating cash performance and support achievement of financial objectives.
Region’s Laboratory, Equipment, and Fleet Management
- Develop and execute on annual plans for CMT, equipment, and fleet resources, in partnership with our Asset Management department.
- Serve as the region’s primary operational liaison with Asset Management and Purchasing.
- Coordinate the acquisition, maintenance, replacement, insurance, and disposition of Field and Lab equipment.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear gauge licensing regulations.
- Oversee regional GPS fleet tracking and related operational metrics.
- Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of Field and Laboratory quality management programs.
Industry Leadership and Technical Partnership
- Partner with Field and Lab Quality leader to assess and maintain awareness of industry practices, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and changes that may affect the business.
- Responsible for operationalizing process improvements driven from the technical practice and Field and Lab Quality leader.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service quality, operational effectiveness, and market competitiveness.
- Promote appropriate standardization and sharing of best practices across regional operations.
People Leadership and Workforce Development
- Develop and execute annual staffing and resource plans aligned with business objectives and anticipated workload.
- Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, succession planning, and organizational development.
- Coordinate salary administration, compensation planning, and workforce budgeting.
- Manage and monitor Field and Laboratory performance scorecards and operational metrics.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, accountable workplace culture.
- Coordinate cross-utilization, staff sharing, and employee transfers across offices and regions to maximize operational efficiency.
Safety Leadership
- Serve as the operational partner to the Safety Department for regional field and laboratory operations.
- Promote and reinforce a culture in which safety is integrated into onboarding, training, scorecards, planning, and day-to-day decision-making.
- Participate in incident investigations and reviews to identify root causes, preventative measures, and organizational learning opportunities.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and develop improvement strategies.
- Lead or coordinate weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety topics and initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and employee development skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of CMT services, in both field and laboratory operations.
- Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and quality management systems.
- Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and P&L analysis.
- Ability to analyze operational and financial information and convert findings into practical recommendations.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence across business functions.
- Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Construction Materials Testing, geotechnical engineering, laboratory operations, technical services, or a related professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-location operations and personnel.
- Experience with P&L accountability, workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operational management.
- Experience overseeing laboratory accreditation and quality management systems preferred.
- Knowledge of fleet, asset, equipment, and capital planning practices preferred.
Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), paid holidays, paid volunteer day, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Compensation Range:
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Braun Intertec is seeking a Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader for our Twin Cities market.
The chosen individual provides strategic leadership and oversight for regional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, with accountability for operational performance, safety excellence, workforce development, key financial metrics, and resource planning. This role collaborates closely with Safety, Human Resources, Asset Management, Technical Practice Groups, and regional and local operations leaders to ensure the safe, efficient, profitable, and consistent delivery of high-quality services.
The position leads initiatives related to workforce planning, equipment and asset utilization, laboratory accreditation, financial performance, employee engagement, and continuous operational improvement. Commitment to safety, quality, client service, and operational excellence, the Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader drives sustainable growth, strengthens organizational capability, and supports successful project outcomes across the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Planning and Business Forecasting
- Analyze staffing levels, available capacity, and operational needs required to support anticipated workload.
- Communicate operational risks, opportunities, and resource requirements to Divisional & Regional leadership.
- Partner with regional Service Delivery and technical leaders to align resource allocation with business priorities.
Financial Management and Accountability
- Maintain regional accountability for CMT operating cash margin performance.
- Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Manage travel and expense expenditures in accordance with company policies and budgets.
- Monitor utilization, compensation, expenses, and operating cash performance and support achievement of financial objectives.
Region’s Laboratory, Equipment, and Fleet Management
- Develop and execute on annual plans for CMT, equipment, and fleet resources, in partnership with our Asset Management department.
- Serve as the region’s primary operational liaison with Asset Management and Purchasing.
- Coordinate the acquisition, maintenance, replacement, insurance, and disposition of Field and Lab equipment.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear gauge licensing regulations.
- Oversee regional GPS fleet tracking and related operational metrics.
- Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of Field and Laboratory quality management programs.
Industry Leadership and Technical Partnership
- Partner with Field and Lab Quality leader to assess and maintain awareness of industry practices, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and changes that may affect the business.
- Responsible for operationalizing process improvements driven from the technical practice and Field and Lab Quality leader.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service quality, operational effectiveness, and market competitiveness.
- Promote appropriate standardization and sharing of best practices across regional operations.
People Leadership and Workforce Development
- Develop and execute annual staffing and resource plans aligned with business objectives and anticipated workload.
- Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, succession planning, and organizational development.
- Coordinate salary administration, compensation planning, and workforce budgeting.
- Manage and monitor Field and Laboratory performance scorecards and operational metrics.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, accountable workplace culture.
- Coordinate cross-utilization, staff sharing, and employee transfers across offices and regions to maximize operational efficiency.
Safety Leadership
- Serve as the operational partner to the Safety Department for regional field and laboratory operations.
- Promote and reinforce a culture in which safety is integrated into onboarding, training, scorecards, planning, and day-to-day decision-making.
- Participate in incident investigations and reviews to identify root causes, preventative measures, and organizational learning opportunities.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and develop improvement strategies.
- Lead or coordinate weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety topics and initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and employee development skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of CMT services, in both field and laboratory operations.
- Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and quality management systems.
- Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and P&L analysis.
- Ability to analyze operational and financial information and convert findings into practical recommendations.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence across business functions.
- Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Construction Materials Testing, geotechnical engineering, laboratory operations, technical services, or a related professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-location operations and personnel.
- Experience with P&L accountability, workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operational management.
- Experience overseeing laboratory accreditation and quality management systems preferred.
- Knowledge of fleet, asset, equipment, and capital planning practices preferred.
Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), paid holidays, paid volunteer day, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
#LI-JM1
Compensation Range:
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Who's Hiring
- DICK'S Sporting Goods65
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field operations manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience managing field teams or multi-site operations
- Proven ability to track KPIs such as first-time fix rates, uptime, and SLA compliance
- Proficiency with field service management software such as Salesforce Field Service or ServiceMax
- OSHA safety certification or demonstrated safety program management experience
- Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, or a related field
- Experience with scheduling, dispatching, and workforce optimization across distributed locations
Tips for Your Field Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify your operational scope upfront
Hiring managers screen fast, so your resume header or summary should name the number of sites, headcount, and geographic area you managed. Field operations roles attract applicants from many industries, and concrete scale signals immediately that you can handle the complexity of the role.
Tailor your resume to the industry vertical
A field operations resume for a utility company reads very differently from one for a last-mile delivery firm. Pull language directly from each job posting, especially around safety compliance, SLA performance, and the specific tools each employer lists, rather than submitting a single generic document.
Earn a relevant operations certification first
Certifications like PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or an industry-specific safety credential such as OSHA 30 can move your application past an automated screen. Check which certifications appear most in the postings you are targeting, then prioritize those over general business credentials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists field operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare field-specific behavioral examples for interviews
Interviewers for this role consistently ask about managing unplanned equipment failures, staffing shortages, or safety incidents in the field. Prepare two or three specific situations where you diagnosed a problem remotely, reallocated resources, and resolved the issue without escalating, because abstract answers rarely move you to the next round.
Negotiate for location flexibility and travel allowances
Field operations roles often require regional travel that is rarely reflected in the base salary number. Before accepting an offer, clarify the expected travel percentage, whether a vehicle or mileage reimbursement is included, and whether any field allowance is pensionable, because these terms vary widely across employers.
Field Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most field operations managers?
The companies hiring the most field operations managers right now include DICK'S Sporting Goods, JMC Enterprises, and Consigli Construction, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly strong in infrastructure, utilities, and logistics as companies continue expanding their regional service footprints.
How many field operations manager jobs are remote?
About 37% of field operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most management roles because the job inherently requires presence in the field. Sub-functions with the highest remote share tend to be regional oversight roles where a manager coordinates distributed teams through digital dashboards rather than conducting daily on-site visits.
How do you become a field operations manager?
Most field operations managers start in a frontline or technician role within their industry, then move into a team lead or supervisor position where they gain direct people management experience. From there, building competency in scheduling systems, safety compliance, and operational reporting creates a clear path to a manager title. Earning a relevant certification such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP accelerates that transition meaningfully.
Can you get hired as a field operations manager without direct management experience?
You can move into a field operations manager role without formal management experience if you have led projects, coordinated crews, or acted as a working team lead in a field environment. Employers in high-growth sectors such as renewable energy and last-mile delivery are more likely to promote based on technical credibility and demonstrated initiative than on a prior management title alone.
What does the field operations manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your operational background and industry experience, followed by a structured behavioral interview where you walk through past scenarios involving resource constraints, safety incidents, or service failures. Many employers add a practical component, such as a case study or a day-in-the-field shadow, before extending an offer, particularly for roles covering multiple sites or large crews.
Where can I find and apply to field operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to field operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and industry background, then apply directly to each listing without needing to go through a third party or wait for a recruiter to reach out.
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