Field Operations Leader - Construction

aoicorp; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Truck

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick pay and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and growth

Job summary

AOI Construction Division in Omaha is seeking an experienced Field Operations Manager to lead our construction field operations team. You will develop Superintendents and field personnel, optimize workforce planning, and drive operational excellence to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality project delivery.

This leadership role collaborates with executive leadership, project managers, and crews to staff projects, implement SOPs, and advance safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven success leading Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, and field teams on complex commercial construction projects.
• Experience with commercial office, healthcare, retail, restaurant, technology, tenant improvement, renovation, and ground-up construction.
• Strong understanding of labor planning, scheduling, procurement, project controls, estimating, and self-performed carpentry operations.
• Experience with multiple delivery methods including GMP, CM at Risk, Design-Build, Design Assist, IPD, and Master Agreements preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and construction management software (Timberline preferred).
• Valid Iowa or Nebraska driver's license.
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, Fire Extinguisher Training, and Asbestos Awareness certification preferred or obtainable within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop People: coaching and mentorship for Superintendents and field personnel; foster accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Field Operations: develop manpower strategies, lead staffing planning, forecast staffing needs, standardize operations, and improve processes.
• Champion Safety: ensure OSHA compliance, conduct safety audits, reinforce PPE, investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Support Operational Excellence: partner with Project Managers to understand scope and schedules, identify productivity improvements, ensure resource readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentorship

Safety

Communication

Project coordination

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Timberline

Job description

AOI Construction Division in Omaha is seeking an experienced Field Operations Manager to lead our construction field operations team. You will develop Superintendents and field personnel, optimize workforce planning, and drive operational excellence to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality project delivery.

This leadership role collaborates with executive leadership, project managers, and crews to staff projects, implement SOPs, and advance safety culture.