Senior Field Operations Leader – Plumbing

Modigent Company; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & incentives

Medical, dental, and vision coverage +

PTO, holidays, and 401(k)

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Modigent is seeking a Field Operations Manager - Plumbing to provide senior leadership for field teams across commercial plumbing and HVAC projects, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will manage superintendents and foremen, plan labor and budgets, and build high-performing teams while fostering cross-functional collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in commercial Plumbing/HVAC/mechanical construction.
• 5+ years in leadership managing field teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering.
• OSHA 30, PMP, LEED or relevant trade certifications a plus.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to travel regionally/nationally.
• Must adhere to OSHA regulations and PPE on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field operations teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to safety/quality standards.
• Balance workloads and oversee manpower planning across portfolio.
• Develop labor budgets, schedules, and resource forecasts.
• Identify risks and opportunities; review bids and scopes.
• Track project budgets and labor costs; produce cost-to-complete analyses.
• Ensure adherence to contracts, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Manage reporting processes and ensure timely submissions.
• Champion safety culture and PPE compliance.
• Drive quality assurance and reduce call-backs.
• Hire, train, mentor, set goals, and support career development.
• Foster relationships with internal departments, clients, subcontractors, vendors.
• Provide vision for planning, coordination, labor utilization, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Labor management

Budgeting

Communication

Reading blueprints

MS Office

Proj. management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Modigent is seeking a Field Operations Manager - Plumbing to provide senior leadership for field teams across commercial plumbing and HVAC projects, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will manage superintendents and foremen, plan labor and budgets, and build high-performing teams while fostering cross-functional collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.