Field Operations Manager

Truenorth Steel, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

TrueNorth Steel, Inc. is seeking a Field Operations Manager to oversee field execution across multiple jobsites in TX, ensuring safety, quality, and project timelines. The role requires coordinating crews, communicating with clients, and traveling to sites, with a hybrid on-site/dallas-based remote arrangement.

The position emphasizes safety leadership, site planning, and strong coordination with project managers to maintain schedules and labor resources across markets in Texas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• 5+ years of superintendent/foreman/lead field experience in commercial/industrial construction or structural/miscellaneous steel installation preferred.
• Experience managing multiple jobsites and crews simultaneously preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field execution across multiple active jobsites, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion.
• Schedule, direct, and manage crews to meet production and customer commitments.
• Coordinate with clients and project managers and participate in on-site meetings.
• Develop field partners and establish in-house field labor capability for Dallas–Fort Worth markets.
• Travel to and work at various TNS project sites in TX; maintain daily logs and field notes.

Skills

Field leadership

Read blueprints

Crew coordination

Safety leadership

Project site management

Education

High school diploma

OSHA 10

OSHA 30 preferred

Driver's license

Job description

TrueNorth Steel - Lubbock

401 N Loop 289

Lubbock, TX 79403, USA

Description

POSITION: Field Operations Manager

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Hours May Vary on Business Demands)

PAY RATE: $95k to $105K + Full Benefits Package

LOCATION: Lubbock, TX or REMOTE out of Dallas, TX

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Field Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing field execution across multiple active jobsites, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The role includes frequent site visits, coordination with clients and project managers, and active participation in on-site meetings.A primary purpose of this position is to oversee TNS site subcontractors, control risk, manage contractor expectations, develop new field partners as well as establish and grow an in-house field labor capability in the Dallas–Fort Worth and surrounding markets.Full-timeon-sitepresence atvarious TNSproject sites in TXis required.

ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
• Provide field oversight for installation work in commercial/industrial settings, including scopes such as miscellaneous steel, egress components, and structural-related components.
• Plan and execute work across multiple locations; schedule, direct, and manage crews to meet production and customer commitments.
• Represent TrueNorth Steel and its subcontractors on client project sites.
• Make cost effective, swift decisions to keep projects moving forward.
• Full-time local market job site presence is anticipated;coordinate with clients and project managers and attend on-site meetings.
• Identify constraints early (access, sequencing, manpower, material readiness) and drive solutions in the field.
• Ensure team members are working safely and efficiently; reinforce safety culture across sites.
• Lead by example with job hazard awareness, pre-task planning, and corrective actions.
• Maintain required safety training and support continued development.
• Provide site quality control as required; verify installations meet contract requirements and company standards.
• Confirm layouts, anchor/attachment readiness, tolerances, andpunch listclosure; coordinate rework prevention and corrective action.
• Maintain organized daily logs, photos, and field notes to support schedule control, change management, and customer communication.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive manpower schedule; coordinate labor loading across active jobs.
• Establish new field installation partnerships, onboard them and ensure theyalign with TNS standards and expectations.
• Schedule rental equipment and coordinate site logistics to prevent downtime.
• Read and understand construction drawings/blueprints and translate requirements into executable work plans.
• Communicate and report effectively to the Construction Development Manager.
• Develop creative, safe, and effective solutions to complex field problems.
• Support growth by identifying jobsite needs, relationship opportunities, and follow-on work in commercial/industrial sectors.
• Travel and flexible hourswillbe required to support project schedules.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other dutiesas assigned.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS,AND QUALITIES

• Perform effectively with minimal direct supervision and manage work across a remote, off-site environment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Strong field planning and crew coordination skills across multiple projects/locations.
• Proven safety leadership and strongjob sitecommunication.
• Ability to solve complex field problems with practical, safe solutions.
• Strong organizational skills for manpower scheduling and equipment planning.
• Strong understanding of Structural Steel,Misc.Metals,and installation.
• Ability to work in active construction environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders, access elevated work areas, and lift typical jobsite materials/tools.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required; additional trade schooling or construction management coursework preferred.
• 5+ years of superintendent/foreman/lead field experience in commercial/industrial construction or structural/miscellaneous steel installation preferred.
• Experience managing multiple jobsites and crews simultaneously preferred.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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