Field Operations Lead - Major Projects

Yates Construction; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site construction for complex projects. You will partner with the Project Manager to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met, directing field teams and maintaining strong owner, architect, and subcontractor relations.

You’ll mentor junior superintendents, drive execution strategies, and manage preconstruction, logistics, and CPM scheduling to deliver phases on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–10 years of industry experience with leadership of major scopes or full projects.
• Experience managing scopes or projects valued at $250MM+.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations for major project scopes or full project execution.
• Coordinate and schedule the work of tradespeople, subcontractors, professionals, and laborers.
• Lead preconstruction meetings with subcontractors prior to each phase of work.
• Provide direction to Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Foremen, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Participate in owner, architect, and design coordination meetings.
• Develop and maintain site logistics plans, crane plans, and phased jobsite utilization plans.
• Contribute to the CPM schedule with short-term look-aheads.
• Evaluate field progress and develop recovery strategies when needed.
• Plan manpower and personnel needs to support production goals.
• Provide advanced oversight of safety, quality, risk, and compliance on the project.
• Mentor junior superintendents and field staff with coaching and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

CPM

Team leadership

Drawings reading

MS Office

Construction Tech

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering

Tools

Construction tech

Job description

Yates Construction seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site construction for complex projects. You will partner with the Project Manager to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met, directing field teams and maintaining strong owner, architect, and subcontractor relations.

You’ll mentor junior superintendents, drive execution strategies, and manage preconstruction, logistics, and CPM scheduling to deliver phases on time.