FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Field Operations Manager oversees all field activities within a designated region, ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget. This role provides leadership to Field Superintendents while coordinating personnel, equipment, and project logistics. Acting as a key liaison between leadership, clients, and field teams, this position drives operational efficiency and project success.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you're part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you're in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide leadership and direction to Field Superintendents
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring progress and quality standards
• Support field teams with crew management, equipment, and project needs
• Promote and enforce safety policies across all job sites
• Manage company-owned and rental equipment, including scheduling and maintenance
• Coordinate project startup needs (cranes, trucking, access, and logistics) with clients
• Develop bracing plans and project-specific execution strategies
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and performance
• Complete and manage project documentation (RFI's, NCR's, reports, PCI audits)
• Plan shipping schedules, crew sizes, and equipment needs for efficient execution

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced construction leader with strong expertise in precast operations and field execution. They are an effective communicator who can manage multiple projects, lead teams, and coordinate with clients while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality. This individual is organized, solution-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where leadership and operational oversight are critical.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of precast erection experience or 15+ years of field construction experience
• OSHA 30 certification required (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and priorities effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels
• Experience managing labor relations, including union environments
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and crane charts
• Proven ability to plan, sequence, and execute complex field operations
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.