Director, Mission Critical Field Operations

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Volunteer / charitable matching

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Director of Field Operations to lead field activities for hyperscale and co-location data center projects within our national Mission Critical sector.

You will work closely with the VP of Construction, Field Teams, and Project Teams to ensure operational excellence, project success, and strategic team development from inception to completion. Responsibilities include mobilization, schedule development, staff recruitment and mentoring, client engagement, cost

Qualifications

• Experience leading field operations on large-scale data center projects is desirable.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to mobilize teams and manage complex schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead field activities for hyperscale and co-location data center projects.
• Own project mobilization, site logistics, safety program, and team structure.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules; mitigate risks for on-time delivery.
• Build, place, and mentor field staff; set clear performance expectations.
• Engage clients; present to prospects and manage ongoing relationship programs.
• Ensure project profitability with cost controls and documentation.
• Train teams in estimating, scheduling, and Ryan Tools.
• Support VP in employee evaluations and compensation decisions.
• Review estimates, manage close-out, and oversee subcontractor approvals.
• Prepare monthly operational reports; influence field strategy and assignments.
• Stay informed on industry developments and labor agreements.

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Director of Field Operations to lead field activities for hyperscale and co-location data center projects within our national Mission Critical sector.

You will work closely with the VP of Construction, Field Teams, and Project Teams to ensure operational excellence, project success, and strategic team development from inception to completion. Responsibilities include mobilization, schedule development, staff recruitment and mentoring, client engagement, cost