Field Operations Director: Mechanical & HVAC Leader

Kelso Industries; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Company culture

Impact

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Kelso Industries is seeking a Field Operations Director to lead Mullins Mechanical's field teams on industrial and large commercial projects. You will drive safety, efficiency, and quality across site operations, partnering with project executives to align field execution with company goals.

This senior role requires OSHA 30, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of construction operations. You will mentor superintendents and coordinate staffing, equipment, and procurement to meet KPI targets

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience as a Senior Superintendent or equivalent in a self-performed construction trades.
• Extensive knowledge of construction operations, safety, and quality standards.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Revit, and Microsoft Project.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire diverse project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• OSHA 30 certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen customer relationships, serving as a key field representative and ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and materials for potential conflicts, availability, and efficiency improvements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and safety.
• Participate in project handoff meetings, providing input on scope, schedule, subcontractors, manpower, and materials.
• Review all contract documents, drawings, and schedules to prepare for field execution.
• Ensure alignment of subcontractors, equipment, and materials before project mobilization.
• Monitor and analyze key project documentation, including lookaheads, daily reports, site inspections, schedules, and KPIs.
• Attend monthly leadership reviews to address budget adjustments and lessons learned.
• Host and actively participate in monthly PX-FOD coordination meetings, ensuring alignment between field operations and project leadership.
• Collaborate closely with Project Executives to align field execution with management strategies, goals, and project requirements.
• Track progress, identify potential delays, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead weekly manpower planning with other FODs, coordinate staffing across jobs, and collaborate with recruiting to meet hiring needs.
• Conduct FOD audits to verify compliance, performance, safety, and quality across projects.
• Oversee timely delivery, storage, calibration, and maintenance of owned and rented equipment; resolve issues that may impact field operations.
• Conduct routine site visits to enforce Mullins' safety policies, site-specific plans, and OSHA requirements.
• Lead weekly safety toolbox talks, review Job Safety Analyses (MSAs), and oversee incident reporting.
• Perform regular quality audits to ensure installations meet company standards and collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions.
• Ensure closeout packages are complete, accurate, and transitioned effectively to warranty teams.
• Participate in lessons-learned sessions to improve future project planning and execution.
• Lead employee development by supporting, training, and mentorship of superintendents, project managers, and field leaders.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration across all levels of field operations.
• Oversee HR-related field processes, including time tracking, attendance, and proper use of cost codes.
• Drive performance to meet or exceed company KPIs in safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.
• Collaborate with estimating teams during bid processes, providing technical guidance.
• Oversee the management of jobsite tools and equipment (owned and rented), including inspection logs, maintenance schedules, and calibration reports.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Senior Superintendent

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Safety culture

Tools

MS Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Revit

Microsoft Project

Job description

Kelso Industries is seeking a Field Operations Director to lead Mullins Mechanical's field teams on industrial and large commercial projects. You will drive safety, efficiency, and quality across site operations, partnering with project executives to align field execution with company goals.

This senior role requires OSHA 30, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of construction operations. You will mentor superintendents and coordinate staffing, equipment, and procurement to meet KPI targets