Field Operations Manager

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision — to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe — and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.

We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world, as a result we have become the leader in the industry when it comes to quality and innovation. 

The Field Operations Manager at DN is responsible for managing and executing the regional staffing of projects, supporting the company’s operation teams in executing projects in alignment with our safety, quality, and productivity goals. Additionally, the Field Operations Manager manages the region’s traveling tank builders and partners with internal partners to hire, technically train, professionally develop, and retain employees, developing our future generations of field workers and leaders.

Responsibilities:

Partner with operations team to create and implement staffing plans for each project using internal tank builders, union, and local resources based on project specifications, timelines, budgets, product type and other needs.

Strategically allocate resources, including personnel, to enhance operational efficiency and minimize job costs through weekly job-site transfers. Assign tank builders to jobs to maximize project performance and tank builder learning opportunities.

Collaborate with Learning & Development to design and execute training for tank builders whether virtual, offsite, onsite, or via the regional field trainers.

Foster effective feedback between superintendents and tank builders to create learning environments on jobsites, ensuring tank builder development and career progression.

Partner with other regional field operations managers and operations teams to manage and support field crews through the design, implementation and execution of field processes (flights & lodging, per diem analysis, expense management, union enrollment and relations, time off and leaves of absence, technology, performance management, promotions & raises, etc.).

Forecast future manpower needs and partner with Talent Acquisition to determine annual hiring goals. Contribute to field hiring through screening and interviewing candidates.

Manage the new hire onboarding process for incoming traveling tank builders.

Conduct frequent jobsite visits to monitor and improve jobsite culture, provide tank builder coaching and mentoring, implement new program rollouts, collaborate on training opportunities, and support quality, safety, and productivity of projects.

Qualifications:

At minimum five years’ experience in the construction industry.

Proficient in fostering individual growth and supporting the development of employees

Exceptional communication skills to foster seamless team collaboration.

Highly developed problem-solving proficiency to address intricate and/or urgent challenges with confidence.

Proficient in conflict resolution, skillfully managing disputes to maintain project cohesion and harmony.

Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Total Rewards:

Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to invest in our employees and their families, including:

• Competitive base compensation plus eligibility for DN’s annual incentive bonus program
• 401(k) retirement plan consisting of a 100% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions and an additional 3% Safe Harbor company contribution
• Medical coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 80%–85% of premiums depending on plan selection
• Dental coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 75% of premiums
• Voluntary vision coverage effective on date of hire
• Flexible Spending Account options for eligible medical, dental and dependent-care expenses
• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off starting at 16 days annually, increasing with tenure, plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Half-day Fridays between July 4 and Labor Day
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers and spouses or committed partners
• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost to employees and household members for work/life support
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee referral incentive program 
• Career growth, internal mobility and professional development opportunities within a stable, purpose-driven company

DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.