Senior Field Operations Leader - Construction & Safety Excellence

mydpr; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & wellness

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a senior leader to manage and develop field operations across multiple projects, aligning planning, scheduling, and execution with client objectives. The role drives enterprise-wide safety strategies, procurement, and performance improvements to deliver on-time, high-quality projects.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction-related field, 7 years’ field ops experience and OSHA/First Aid certifications, with a starting pay range of $200,000–$245,000.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in a managerial capacity preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification within 6 months of hire required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 certification 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.

Education

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

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a senior leader to manage and develop field operations across multiple projects, aligning planning, scheduling, and execution with client objectives. The role drives enterprise-wide safety strategies, procurement, and performance improvements to deliver on-time, high-quality projects.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction-related field, 7 years’ field ops experience and OSHA/First Aid certifications, with a starting pay range of $200,000–$245,000.