Head of Field Operations - Bridge & Concrete Erection

The High Companies; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

High Structural Erectors LLC seeks an experienced Field Operations Director to lead bridge and concrete structure erection initiatives in the Mid-Atlantic region. You will coordinate with planning, engineering, and scheduling to ensure safe, cost-effective project execution and timely delivery across rehabilitation and new construction projects.

The role requires 10 years of hands-on experience, a Civil/Structural Engineering background, and strong management skills to direct foremen and crews

Qualifications

• Requires 10 years experience in bridge and concrete structure erection.
• Bachelor’s degree Civil or Structural Engineering, with additional study in Management, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct implementation of approved short term and long range strategies associated with Field Operations.
• Direct sales research to determine current market conditions, including type, number and project locations. Based upon market research, develop and direct the implementation of approved programs designed to increase market share and profitability.
• Provide necessary input to Planning, Engineering and Scheduling to coordinate required information insuring efficient, safe, and economical project erection.
• Direct the development of and review engineering drawings related to bridge and concrete structure erection or rehabilitation.
• Estimate and bid rehabilitation/new steel projects ensuring that the VP Managing Director approves final pricing and scope on contracts.
• Establish needed payroll, security, and salary issues related to projects awarded and insurance conformity with contract requirements.
• Formulate manpower requirements with Field Operation personnel on a weekly basis in conjunction with the Foremen.
• Manage communications with contractors concerning preliminary requirements, procedures and schedules to ensure progress and profitability of projects.
• Direct Foremen in their individual project goals and review job outcome at completion. Develop procedures and plans to improve efficiency.
• Insure that estimate data by job are broken down, understood, and utilized by Foremen as a planning and monitoring tool.
• Analyze job costs and performance to estimate on a weekly basis. Utilize information to redirect Field Operations and related administrative activities to improve overall performance with respect to Field Operations Projects.
• Assist Engineering and Estimating Departments as required in bidding of projects requiring erection of new bridge steel or rehabilitation and concrete structures. Provide leadership to develop and improve existing procedures to assure accuracy with the bidding process.
• Direct Bridge Erection, Bridge Rehabilitation and concrete structure projects to comply with all safety and OSHA, PCI, EPA, NRC, AISC and other agency rules and regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring that Foremen are performing daily planning and safety huddles. Attend all safety meetings as directed, communicating all pertinent safety information back to Field Operations’ co-workers. Promote all opportunities to Foremen and crew members to develop and maintain a safe working environment.
• Provide accurate monthly forecasts utilizing the SAP system for HSE third party work along with work for our sister companies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bridge erection

Civil/Structural Eng

Education

Bachelor’s degree Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

High Structural Erectors LLC seeks an experienced Field Operations Director to lead bridge and concrete structure erection initiatives in the Mid-Atlantic region. You will coordinate with planning, engineering, and scheduling to ensure safe, cost-effective project execution and timely delivery across rehabilitation and new construction projects.

The role requires 10 years of hands-on experience, a Civil/Structural Engineering background, and strong management skills to direct foremen and crews