Assistant Field Operations Manager

About the role

Responsibilities

• Support field supervisors in coordinating projects, assigning work, and monitoring progress.
• Ensure projects meet safety requirements, quality standards, deadlines, and budget expectations.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coach team members, and resolve field operational issues.
• Conduct site visits to assess safety, work quality, equipment readiness, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with hiring, employee training, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Support workforce planning, budgeting, and operational forecasting.
• Review payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and project documentation for accuracy.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and replacement to maintain operational readiness.
• Support customer relationship management and business development activities.

Requirements

• Experience in field operations, heavy equipment, construction, or a related industry preferred.
• Previous leadership experience managing field teams.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
• Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, including cranes, trucks, and excavators.
• Ability to interpret crane load charts and understand rigging requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational software.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to complete required safety training and certification programs.
• Frequent overnight travel to job sites.
• On-call availability, with the ability to report to a job site within one hour when required.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to perform hands-on work in physically demanding environments, including walking on job sites and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Training and certification opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO