Construction Site Lead & Field Operations Manager

LHH; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Field Leader to represent the general contractor on-site and manage daily activities of subcontractors, laborers, and field personnel. The role requires maintaining an organized, productive, and professional jobsite while ensuring compliance with construction documents.

You will drive safety, scheduling, quality control, and logistics, lead meetings, review progress, and coordinate inspections through project closeout.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily activities of subcontractors, laborers, and field personnel.
• Maintain an organized, productive, and professional jobsite.
• Monitor work for compliance with construction documents and industry best practices.
• Conduct daily site walks to identify progress, safety concerns, and quality issues.
• Validate subcontractor work plans and ensure adequate manpower on site.
• Provide direction and support to subcontractors to resolve field issues.
• Verify work completion for pay applications and change orders.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for safety, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Develop, update, and maintain the 3-week look-ahead schedule in coordination with the PM.
• Ensure subcontractors understand schedule expectations and manpower needs.
• Identify and resolve schedule conflicts or delays.
• Coordinate and sequence trades to ensure efficient workflow and minimal downtime.
• Lead and enforce all jobsite safety protocols and company safety policies.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings.
• Perform regular safety inspections and correct unsafe practices or conditions.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and proper documentation (JSAs, permits, incident reports).
• Work closely with the Safety Manager on audits, training, and incident investigations.
• Develop and manage the site logistics plan, including material deliveries, equipment layout, storage, and traffic flow.
• Coordinate cranes, lifts, and specialty equipment.
• Oversee material handling, protection, and inventory.
• Manage temporary facilities, utilities, fencing, and erosion control measures.
• Review installation methods and materials for adherence to quality standards.
• Ensure that work meets specifications, drawings, and submittal requirements.
• Identify deficiencies early and coordinate corrective actions with subcontractors.
• Maintain a clean jobsite and enforce site housekeeping.
• Lead daily/weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors and field teams.
• Communicate clearly with Project Manager about progress, schedule impacts, manpower, and issues.
• Maintain detailed daily reports (manpower, weather, activities, issues, deliveries).
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, ASIs, and drawing updates in the field.
• Communicate project goals and expectations to all on-site personnel.
• Coordinate inspections with AHJs, third-party inspectors, and consultants.
• Ensure testing (concrete, soils, MEP systems, etc.) is scheduled and documented.
• Manage punchlist creation, execution, and verification.
• Support project turnover, O&M manuals, and project closeout activities.

Job description

LHH is seeking a Field Leader to represent the general contractor on-site and manage daily activities of subcontractors, laborers, and field personnel. The role requires maintaining an organized, productive, and professional jobsite while ensuring compliance with construction documents.

You will drive safety, scheduling, quality control, and logistics, lead meetings, review progress, and coordinate inspections through project closeout.