Senior Field Operations Leader

DPR Construction; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an experienced leader to manage the field operations function, driving cross-functional performance and aligning execution with project demands.

The role partners with project executives and SPW leaders to ensure safe, on-time delivery across multiple projects, while advancing prefabrication opportunities and enterprise-wide safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 7 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
• 2–4 years of experience in a managerial capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the field operations function and individuals to drive excellence in performance and talent development across functions with significant influence.
• Orchestrates, develops, and empowers multiple field teams and emerging leaders, ensuring integration with overall project strategy and alignment with client objectives.
• Oversees and optimizes cross-functional collaboration among project managers, subcontractors, self-perform team, and suppliers, proactively addressing complex challenges and strategically allocating resources across multiple projects or business units.
• Implements and audits advanced safety, quality, and compliance programs, driving continuous improvement and accountability across all field operations.
• Leads the evaluation and integration of enterprise-wide field documentation, productivity metrics, cost reports, and incident trends, delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations to inform leadership and shape organizational direction.
• Represents field teams in project or portfolio-wide status updates, risk assessments, and strategic opportunities with leadership and key stakeholders, driving proactive solutions and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Champions the adoption of innovative construction technologies and process enhancements, positioning field teams at the forefront of leading practices.

Skills

Field operations leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety programs

Project planning

Prefabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Job description

DPR Construction in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an experienced leader to manage the field operations function, driving cross-functional performance and aligning execution with project demands.

The role partners with project executives and SPW leaders to ensure safe, on-time delivery across multiple projects, while advancing prefabrication opportunities and enterprise-wide safety programs.