DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Director of Field Operations is responsible for the overall field installation of building sealants, waterproofing, firestopping and restoration. This person is responsible for manpower, equipment, scheduling manpower and overall progress of the project and reports directly to the VP of the Division.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safety of crews/personnel - promote, enforce, and develop extremely strong safety culture
- Assist with hiring/retention qualified field personnel
- Full knowledge of scopes of work/systems/products we use across all divisions
- Train/Continuous Improvement of field operations
- Develop Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration Institute (SWRI) validated training programs for all scopes of work performed
- Develop systems for field tracking and real time metrics for field production
- Follow/Convey all company policies to field employees
- Develop best management practices/standard operating procedures for all field related operations and materials
- Problem solves field related issues with team members
- Ensure quality of project is second to none
- Read & interpret plans & communicate the work plan to the crew
- Attend jobsite meetings/coordination meetings with owner and architects
- Coordinate with project management to establish scope of work and sequence for each job
- Lead and hold accountable the field Supervisor direct reports
- Complete special projects as requested and perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time
***Starting wage $105,000 or higher depending on experience***
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Must be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
- Large and complex project experience preferred
- Must always carry in a professional manner.
- Must be able to lead a team with respect and dignity.
- Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently.
- Must be motivated and self-driven to complete a task.
- Knowledge of products the company uses, and which products would work best.
- Understand and accepts changes that are implemented to become Best-in-Class.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED
- 10 years field experience in joint sealants, waterproofing
- Valid driver's license required and ability to safely operate a vehicle.
- OSHA 30 or willingness to obtain in first year of employment
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.
- Moderate to high risk of safety precautions.
- Moderate to high exposure to jobsite environment.
- Physical requirements include occasional moving around, bending, and stooping on uneven terrain while visiting jobsites.
- Frequent use of keyboard and focusing on text/images displayed on a computer monitor.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, as well as flex spending for medical and daycare, a health savings account, and 401(k) plan with profit sharing. We'll also pay your premium for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.*
*Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)