Are you an experienced earthworks Field Superintendent or Sr. Foreman looking to become a Director of Field Operations? Are you open to being apart of a team dedicated to the success of its employees? Are you good at training? If yes...read on! 

What you will be doing

The function of a Director of Field Operations is to plan, assign resources to, and supervise all of the company's ongoing jobs. S/he oversees all field employees and equipment, monitoring and reporting progress on all jobs, setting goals and job schedules, developing strategies, addressing issues, and liaising with customers and vendors as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Good time management skills.
• Ability to effectively represent the company and communicate with others at varying technical levels. 
• Ability to work independently.
• Good documentation skills.
• Creativity and initiative.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proven team leader capabilities and supervision experience. 
• Ability to make complex, immediate, and flexible decisions.
• Sales and negotiations experience.
• 7 years of experience with job site management in the Earthwork industry.
• Working knowledge of Heavy Equipment usage, maintenance, and repairs.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Surveying, EDM and GPS systems.
• Proper job site attire, including safety boots and vest, gloves, coveralls, etc.

What's in it for you!

• Competitive compensation package!
• Be a part of growing team!
• Hard work that is recognized and rewarded by your employers!
• Health Insurance Benefits!
• Paid Vacation!

Reporting Relationship:

• The Director of Field Operations reports to the President.
• The Dispatcher, Superintendents, Foremen, and the EQ / Safety Director report to the Director of Field Operations.
• Grade Checkers, Operators, and Laborers report to the Foremen.

Authorities:

• Exercise the responsibilities and perform the duties of this position. This includes full decision-making authority for all responsibilities and/or duties.
• Set authority levels for direct reports (as long as authorities do not exceed your level).
• Communicate with customer regarding job progress, issues, billing, etc.
• Approve subordinate vacation schedules.
• Communicate with job Superintendent and/or site engineers, public agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Assign work/sections to project workers and coordinate equipment.
• Compare project actual amounts with budgeted amounts using a forecast and variance report.
• Conduct company operations within established budgets. Using your experience and knowledge in the grading industry develop strategies and take action when variance reports suggest that the company is not meeting budgetary targets advise and direct foreman in order to take corrective action.
• Controls the flow of project.
• Report and correct unsafe working conditions.
• Assist all direct subordinates in developing proper reporting to regulate their functional areas effectively.
• Assist with interviewing and testing new employees as required. Cancel any equipment that is not needed.
• Communicate requirements, schedule, directions, etc. to equipment supplier.
• Report/confirm to Foreman/Foremen regarding equipment that will be supplied.
• Document Vendor performance, and other information in Vendor Log based on reports from foreman and other personnel.
• Assist Accounting Departments with issues relating to Job Costs and Dispatch
• Attend and participate in weekly project meetings.
• Choose and train a backup to carry out your duties in case of absence.
• Collect, review and approve procedures from direct subordinates on a yearly basis (minimum).
• Communicate with, and manage, workers assigned to project.
• Complete initial 60 day and semi-annual performance reviews of all direct subordinates and update their job descriptions.
• Complete daily report, documenting hours worked, project, work process and providing a brief explanation of job progress.
• Maintain high level of skill in all phases of labor, grade checking, and equipment operation.
• Order equipment, labor, and material as required.
• Works alongside foreman to create look ahead. 
• Director of Field Operations needs to communicate with Project Manager to see if look ahead works with budget.
• Director of Field Operations needs to review dispatch at end of the day. 
• Update and maintain current standard operating procedures for Job position.
• Perform other duties as directed by the President.
• Audit internal company procedures, policies and expenditures to protect against wasteful, inefficient or fraudulent practices on an ongoing basis.