Field Workforce Lead - Civil Construction Ops

T Musselman Excavating; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

T Musselman Excavating is seeking a Field Workforce Manager to lead and develop the company’s field crews. You will coach, mentor, and train operators and laborers, ensuring skilled, engaged teams across diverse projects.

The role requires hands-on leadership, safety focus, and collaboration with operations and HR to optimize crew deployment. As part of our team, you’ll assess competencies, design training plans, manage performance, and drive workforce excellence on civil construction sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in civil construction and site development.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and training operators.
• Background in field leadership or people management.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Ability to assess competencies and customize training plans.
• Knowledge of safety, best practices, and construction methods.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with basic computer apps for scheduling and documentation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and people management to field staff.
• Observe performance, coach on-site, and provide mentorship.
• Identify strengths and skill gaps; design training plans.
• Understand diverse operations to align workforce with project needs.
• Coordinate cross-training and equipment familiarization.
• Assign crews based on skills and project requirements.
• Maintain relationships with field employees and support engagement.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and terminations with HR.
• Report workforce status to Operations Manager; collaborate with foremen and PM.
• Reinforce safety and quality standards; address performance concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on civil construction

Heavy equipment operation training

Field leadership / people management

Recruitment / onboarding experience

Performance coaching

Training program development

Crew planning / assignment

Communication / interpersonal skills

Computer literacy for scheduling

Driver's license & travel ability

Job description

T Musselman Excavating is seeking a Field Workforce Manager to lead and develop the company’s field crews. You will coach, mentor, and train operators and laborers, ensuring skilled, engaged teams across diverse projects.

The role requires hands-on leadership, safety focus, and collaboration with operations and HR to optimize crew deployment. As part of our team, you’ll assess competencies, design training plans, manage performance, and drive workforce excellence on civil construction sites.