Vice President of Field Operations

Vice President Of Field OperationsThe Vice President of Field Operations provides executive leadership for Mission Critical operations across assigned regions, with direct accountability for staffing, safety, operational execution, and field performance. This role ensures consistent delivery of complex, high-reliability projects by driving standardization, workforce readiness, and disciplined adherence to operating procedures across all active sites.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include:Participate in hiring, help mentor, develop and oversee field staff to meet operational standards.Serve on national committees for the review and development of Field Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).Establish initiatives and control techniques for the implementation of SOP's.Establish and lead company relationships with key industry representatives.Plan, prepare, control, monitor, and forecast departmental budgets.Coordinate and support cross functional efforts between departments and Field Operations.Be a resource for operations as it relates to safety, productivity, and motivation in Field Operations staff.Participate in business development efforts to maximize awards.Oversee project start-up and closeout process to ensure compliance with SOP's.Develop, schedule and conduct bi-monthly superintendent meetings.Scheduling:Support the policies and procedures, staffing, resources, and quality of work product.Continually monitor and evaluate project schedule performance.Work with individual project teams to develop and manage project schedules.Safety:Support the company's risk management and safety processes.Coordinate with safety director and construction teams.Monitor safety reporting and help implement measures to improve safety levels.People:Mentor, coach and train field employees.Seek out and recruit key employees.Monitor the performance review process for all field staff.Partner with training to maintain a continuous learning environment.Work Acquisition and Client Management:Identify and cultivate new client relationships.Recommend general conditions and fees to the general manager.Assist in strategic subcontractor management.Participate in contract negotiation as required.QualificationsQualifications include:Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.Minimum of 15 years of data center GC experience.Applicable area licenses.Ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities.Business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes.Excellent organizational skills.Judgment to know when to escalate issues up the chain of command.A strong sense of urgency and initiative.Excellent problem-solving skills.Excellent diplomatic and communication skills.Demonstrated experience communicating broad strategic initiatives.Candidate must possess Suffolk's core values: passion, integrity, hard work, professionalism, and caring.Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands.

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.EEO StatementSuffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.

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