Field Operations Manager ( Special Projects)

Carnegie Search; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Search seeks an experienced Field Operations Manager to oversee construction activities across multiple projects in the NYC area. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, improving performance, driving efficiency, and ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality work.

You will lead planning, scheduling, budgeting, and safety compliance, coordinate with project managers, engineers, site supervisors, and subcontractors, and report KPIs to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of construction experience with senior leadership roles.
• Experience managing multiple NYC public-agency projects (SCA/NYCHA/DDC/DASNY/DOE).
• Proven ability to manage preconstruction through closeout and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of construction projects within time and budget.
• Coordinate with PMs, engineers, and site supervisors to align schedules and deliverables.
• Oversee resource allocation including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor operations to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and best practices.
• Track KPIs and report performance to senior management.
• Recruit, train, and manage operations staff, site teams, and subs.
• Promote accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, safety regs, and company policies.
• Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and consultants.
• Support bids and project proposals for business development.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts; approve procurement of materials.

Skills

Project leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling & planning

Cost control

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Master’s preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Procore

Job description

The ideal candidate is basically a senior contractor-side builder who has already been functioning above the PM level, even if their current title is Senior PM or Project Executive from a General Contractor, Self performing contractor, or specialty contractor and have experience managing NYC agency/public works projects for organizations such as SCA, NYCHA, DDC, DASNY, DEP, DCAS, DSNY, DOE, or similar public agencies.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Field Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate construction activities across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, improving performance, driving efficiency, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality construction projects.

Description:

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects within time and budget.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to align schedules and deliverables.
• Oversee resource allocation, including labor, materials, and equipment.

Operational Oversight

• Monitor and evaluate overall company operations to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and best practices.
• Track project KPIs and report performance to senior management.
• Recruit, train, and manage operations staff, site teams, and subcontractors.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, health and safety regulations, and company policies.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Implement quality control standards and supervise compliance at all project sites.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and legal requirements in construction operations.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and consultants.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Support the business development team in preparing bids and project proposals.

Budget & Cost Control

• Monitor project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Approve procurement of construction materials and services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and minimize operational inefficiencies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of construction experience, preferably with a General Contractor or self-performing contractor in the NYC market, with at least 5 years in a senior project, field or operational leadership capacity.
• Strong experience managing and overseeing multiple concurrent construction projects, Project Managers, Superintendents and field teams.
• Experience with NYC public-agency construction strongly preferred, including SCA, NYCHA, DDC, DASNY, DEP, DSNY, DOE, CUNY, SUNY or similar agencies.
• Proven ability to manage projects from preconstruction/estimating through field execution and final closeout.
• Strong understanding of project financials, cost-to-complete, forecasting, change orders, billing, scheduling, delay documentation and contractual requirements.
• Experience with fast-paced, short-duration projects, occupied facilities and projects with aggressive or hard turnover dates.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, building codes, safety requirements, subcontractor management and field operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify troubled projects, resolve field and schedule issues, manage resources and protect project profitability.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and general MEP coordination is preferred; deep mechanical expertise is not required.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, safety regulations, and project management methodologies.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, Procore).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.