Multi-Project Field Ops Leader – Colorado

Rice Lake West; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice Lake West Construction seeks a Field Operations Manager to lead portfolio-level field operations across Colorado. You will plan, coordinate, and optimize field resources—staff, equipment, and materials—so project Superintendents can safely and effectively execute projects from startup to closeout.

You will partner with Project Managers, Field Engineers, Safety, Quality, Equipment, Procurement, and executive leadership to balance resources, forecast demand, and promote consistent field

Qualifications

• Extensive progressive field construction experience, including leadership of complex civil, industrial, water, wastewater, or related infrastructure work.
• Experience coordinating manpower, equipment, materials, commodities, subcontractors, and vendor support against project schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schedules, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and contract requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of construction safety requirements and a demonstrated commitment to safe field execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio-level field operations planning across Colorado projects, coordinating field personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Coach and support Superintendents and field leaders to uphold safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Attend project sites regularly to observe execution, remove barriers, and ensure readiness for upcoming work.
• Partner with Project Managers and Safety/Quality teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Underground utilities

Excavation

Temporary earth support

Structural concrete

Process piping

Mechanical equipment install

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

Rice Lake West Construction seeks a Field Operations Manager to lead portfolio-level field operations across Colorado. You will plan, coordinate, and optimize field resources—staff, equipment, and materials—so project Superintendents can safely and effectively execute projects from startup to closeout.

You will partner with Project Managers, Field Engineers, Safety, Quality, Equipment, Procurement, and executive leadership to balance resources, forecast demand, and promote consistent field