Sr. Field Operations Manager

CRB; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB, a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the life sciences and food & beverage industries, seeks a Senior Field Operations Manager. You will lead field operations across complex projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and cost alignment with CRB standards.

You will mentor Construction Managers and Superintendents, collaborate with Project Directors, manage workforce planning and site logistics, and support preconstruction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible construction leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading large project teams and field operations on complex construction projects.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $30M in construction value.
• Prior responsibility for project financial performance, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Design-Build, EPCM, or Integrated Project Delivery experience preferred.
• Life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or mission critical construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of field operations for assigned project(s), ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Lead and develop Construction Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to drive consistent project execution.
• Partner with Project Directors and Operations Leadership to proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and implement recovery plans when necessary.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing, material management, site logistics, and construction execution strategies.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including forecasting, budgets, and profitability.
• Serve as primary client-facing construction leader, fostering strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Support preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, estimating, and execution planning activities.
• Promote continuous improvement through implementation of best practices, lessons learned, and operational efficiencies.
• Support business development, proposal efforts, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage large-scale projects or programs with construction values typically exceeding $50-75 million

Skills

Construction leadership

Large project team leadership

P&L management

Forecasting

Safety oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

Job description

• Compensation: USD 140,000 - USD 185,000 - yearly

Company Description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,300 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

The Senior Field Operations Manager is responsible for the leadership and performance of construction field operations across one or more complex projects. This role provides oversight of safety, quality, schedule, cost, staffing, construction execution, and client satisfaction while ensuring alignment with project objectives and CRB operational standards.

The Senior Field Operations Manager serves as a senior field leader, driving operational excellence through collaboration with project teams, trade partners, and clients. Responsibilities include workforce planning, risk management, field leadership development, construction strategy, and financial performance. This individual plays a key role in advancing CRB's construction operations, supporting business development efforts, and delivering successful project outcomes.

Typically oversees projects or programs exceeding $50-75 million in construction value and maintains accountability for project financial performance, forecasting, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of field operations for assigned project(s), ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Lead and develop Construction Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to drive consistent project execution.
• Partner with Project Directors and Operations Leadership to proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and implement recovery plans when necessary.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing, material management, site logistics, and construction execution strategies.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including forecasting, change management, budgets, and profitability.
• Serve as a primary client-facing construction leader, fostering strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Support preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, estimating efforts, and execution planning activities.
• Promote continuous improvement through implementation of best practices, lessons learned, and operational efficiencies.
• Support business development, proposal efforts, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage large-scale projects or programs with construction values typically exceeding $50-75 million

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline; equivalent field experience considered.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible construction leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading large project teams and field operations on complex construction projects.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $30M in construction value.
• Prior responsibility for project financial performance, forecasting, and P&L management
• Design-Build, EPCM, or Integrated Project Delivery experience preferred.
• Life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or mission critical construction experience preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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