Senior Field Operations Leader

DPR Construction; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a senior field operations leader to drive cross-functional performance across multiple projects and regions. The role focuses on aligning field execution with project demands, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while optimizing prefabrication opportunities and collaborating with project executives and SPW leaders.

You will guide on-site strategies, lead teams, and champion new technologies to enhance constructability and efficiency on complex, high‑value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 7 years of field engineering/construction management experience required; 2–4 years in a managerial role preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred; First Aid/CPR required; OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations function and develop talent across multiple teams with significant influence.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration among project managers, subcontractors, self-perform team, and suppliers.
• Implement and audits advanced safety, quality, and compliance programs.
• Lead evaluation and integration of field productivity metrics, cost reports, and incident trends.
• Represent field teams in project status updates, risk assessments, and strategic opportunities.
• Champion adoption of innovative construction technologies and process enhancements.

Skills

Field leadership

Construction management

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety program implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a senior field operations leader to drive cross-functional performance across multiple projects and regions. The role focuses on aligning field execution with project demands, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while optimizing prefabrication opportunities and collaborating with project executives and SPW leaders.

You will guide on-site strategies, lead teams, and champion new technologies to enhance constructability and efficiency on complex, high‑value