Field Operations Leader - Fire Sprinkler & Mechanical Construction

mullins; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mullins Mechanical, a leader in industrial and large commercial mechanical construction, seeks a Fire Sprinkler - Field Operations Manager to oversee field operations across multiple projects in Albuquerque, NM. You will coordinate manpower, equipment, safety, and quality while partnering with field leadership and project teams.

The role requires OSHA 30, strong leadership and scheduling skills, and willingness to travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a field leadership role within a self-performing construction environment.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical construction operations, safety standards, and quality control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate manpower, equipment, and field resources across multiple projects.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Field Operations Director in executing field operations strategies across assigned projects.
• Serve as a key point of contact between field leadership and project teams to ensure alignment with project goals, schedules, and client expectations.
• Participate in project handoff meetings, providing input on manpower, equipment needs, subcontractor coordination, and field execution plans.
• Review project documents, drawings, schedules, and scopes to prepare for effective field execution.
• Coordinate manpower planning with superintendents and field leaders; communicate and facilitate staffing needs to the Field Operations Director.
• Monitor field productivity, safety, quality, and schedule performance across assigned jobs.
• Review and analyze field documentation including daily reports, lookahead schedules, site inspections, and KPIs.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance with Mullins Mechanical safety policies, site‑specific plans, and OSHA requirements.
• Lead or support safety meetings, toolbox talks, JSAs/MSAs, and incident investigations.
• Perform field quality audits to verify installations meet company standards and assist with corrective action plans as needed.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, usage, maintenance, and calibration to ensure uninterrupted field operations.
• Assist in tracking project progress, identifying potential delays, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate feedback from field teams with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve execution.
• Support project closeout activities, ensuring field documentation and punch lists are completed accurately and timely.
• Participate in lessons‑learned meetings and provide feedback to improve future project planning and execution.
• Mentor and support superintendents, foremen, and field staff through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement in field operations.
• Ensure proper timekeeping, attendance tracking, and cost code usage for assigned field personnel.
• Support the Field Operations Director during audits, reviews, and leadership meetings as required.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Scheduling

Team mentoring

Field operations

Tools

MS Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Scheduling tools

MS Project

Job description

Mullins Mechanical, a leader in industrial and large commercial mechanical construction, seeks a Fire Sprinkler - Field Operations Manager to oversee field operations across multiple projects in Albuquerque, NM. You will coordinate manpower, equipment, safety, and quality while partnering with field leadership and project teams.

The role requires OSHA 30, strong leadership and scheduling skills, and willingness to travel to sites.