Senior Field Operations Lead (Construction)

Shiel Sexton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiel Sexton is seeking a Superintendent to lead and coordinate all field operations from project startup through closeout in Indianapolis. You will develop work plans, sequencing strategies, and logistics to maximize efficiency and uphold schedule commitments, while promoting a strong safety culture aligned with OSHA requirements.

You will oversee subcontractors, vendors, craft professionals, and field personnel, communicating with owners, architects, engineers, and authorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities.
• Proven ability to successfully manage all aspects of field operations on complex commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and building systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and visualize construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and managing subcontractor performance.
• Proficiency with construction technology platforms such as Procore and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with BIM coordination software is a plus.
• Construction Management degree or trade-related background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all field operations from project startup through closeout.
• Develop and implement project work plans, sequencing strategies, and logistics plans to maximize efficiency and maintain schedule commitments.
• Promote a strong safety culture focused on eliminating accidents and injuries while ensuring compliance with company safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, vendors, craft professionals, and field personnel to achieve project goals.
• Effectively communicate with owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and authorities having jurisdiction throughout the construction process.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and project documents to plan work and proactively resolve challenges.
• Manage daily field activities, quality control efforts, inspections, punch list completion, and project closeout.
• Monitor workforce productivity, material usage, equipment utilization, and overall project performance.
• Participate in project scheduling efforts, including look-ahead planning, schedule updates, and milestone tracking.
• Maintain accurate jobsite documentation, reports, and project records.
• Foster a collaborative environment that exemplifies Shiel Sexton's Expect More culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Read drawings

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

BIM coordination software

Job description

Shiel Sexton is seeking a Superintendent to lead and coordinate all field operations from project startup through closeout in Indianapolis. You will develop work plans, sequencing strategies, and logistics to maximize efficiency and uphold schedule commitments, while promoting a strong safety culture aligned with OSHA requirements.

You will oversee subcontractors, vendors, craft professionals, and field personnel, communicating with owners, architects, engineers, and authorities.