Director of Field Operations - National Projects

Company: Bergelectric Corp.
Location: Escondido
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description - Director of Field Operations - National Projects (22000473) Director of Field Operations - National Projects - ( 22000473 ) SUMMARY: -
The Director of Regional Field Operations is responsible to ensure the company's everyday field operational activities run safely, smoothly and effectively. The director is responsible to assure that required standard field operations are being followed within the region. This includes the oversight and management of the BIM department, Purchasing department, Warehouse and Prefabrication departments, construction tools and equipment, field training activities, Craft Training Days and field vehicles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Works with Training and Development team to ensure needed training and certificates (licenses) are completed.
--- Monitors codes and specifications, installation methods. Maintains thorough knowledge of the systems and equipment being installed.
--- Creates a team environment: a positive, well-organized, proactive force to support profit and growth of the Company.

BIM Department
--- Coordinate assignment of BIM Project Managers/Coordinators on all projects by participating in the project startup process and facilitating communication between the BIM Department Manager, Superintendent(s), Operations Manager and Preconstruction Manager. -
--- Direct management of the BIM department supervisor(s).
--- Determine BIM requirements on all projects to develop deliverables and deadlines for each project and facilitate the management and communication of the BIM progress on projects.
--- integrate BIM into the project startup process and monthly project reviews to ensure BIM utilization is optimized. -
--- Facilitate cost analysis, goal setting and budget development for utilization of BIM on projects. Oversight of decisions on what scope should involve the BIM department for installation drawings.
--- Assure the drawings and information that the BIM department is sending to the field for accuracy and timelines.

Workforce Forecasting
--- Submit required workforce forecasts -
--- Coordinate hiring and termination needs with Human Resources. This includes participating in any discussions and decisions regarding field hiring and terminations. -
--- Finalize Workforce Report after submission of needs from Operations Manager.
--- Final review and approval of Workforce Summary and coordinate hiring requirements with Human Resources.
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Training
--- Manage regional training calendar and assist with coordination of regional field training including Superintendent Training, Foreman Training, Leadman Training, Journeyman Training, Apprentice/Electrical Trainee Training, and supplemental training events such as Craft Training Days, Code Updates, etc.
--- Facilitate 2-3 Foreman training/gathering per year. 2 training meetings and 1 Foreman recognition gathering. -

Prefabrication & Warehouse
--- Direct management of prefabrication shop supervisor(s) and indirect oversight of tooling and facilities to meet the needs of the region. -
--- Facilitate cost and budget analysis, goal setting and budget development for utilization of prefabrication on projects, including both assembled and purchased components. -
--- Assure the utilization of pre-fabrication within the region.

Tools
--- Approve all regional tool purchases and facilitate budget submission process through Regional Vice President.
--- Approve all regional tool repairs in excess of $250.
--- Maintain accurate tool tracking for all tools on all projects within the region. -

Field Operations
--- Quality assurance and quality control of program - compliance
--- Work closely with the Regional Safety Manager to maintain a safe work environment in the field.
--- Facilitate field wage reviews and collaborate with Operations Managers and make wage adjustment recommendations to be approved by Regional Vice President. Compliance with wage and hour requirements. -
--- Management and submission of Wage Banding process.
--- Review labor tracking and identify potential labor risks on projects and report to the Regional Vice President. -
--- Facilitate regional labor recognition events including annual field Leadership recognition dinner, jobsite recognition BBQ's / lunches / breakfasts, and other morale building events. -
--- Management of apprenticeship relationship - Active participation (Board of Directors & committees) with our labor organizations such as ABC, WECA, etc.
--- Means and methods; best practices
--- Project audits - material, tools, equipment rentals, etc. -

Human Resources
--- Manage Human Resources Recruiter.
--- Attend interviews for Foreman and above positions.

Purchasing
--- Purchasing Manager supervision
--- Deliveries
--- Bulk Buys

Regular Deliverables
--- BIM deliverable tracking (Worksheet and/or BIM 360) or similar report. -
--- Monthly field wage recommendations.
--- Regional training matrix / tracking.
--- Performance evaluations (semi-annual) for BIM Department Manager, Prefabrication Manager, Tool Manager, and Warehouse Manager.
--- Budget requests.

Scorecards
--- Labor Performance
--- Safety Performance
--- BIM Budget
--- Training - How many hours / employees / year
--- Prefab - Hours in Prefab vs. hours used in field Core Metrics
--- Percentage (%) of projects that meet labor budget (in dollars)
--- Percentage (%) of projects that meet labor budget (in hours)
--- Dollars spent in BIM vs. dollars saved in field labor hours
--- Dollars spent on Prefabrication vs. dollars saved in field labor hours
--- Regional field labor turnover rate
--- Positive perception reports of BIM and Prefabrication operations from Field Supervisors REQUIREMENTS: -
--- Minimum of 10 years of experience within Construction Management and Administration.
--- Strong knowledge of materials, methods, and tools required for electrical construction. -
--- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
--- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manager or director level role is preferred.
--- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel) plus Microsoft Project. Bluebeam, Smartsheet and other similar competing programs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
--- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
--- Utilize ladders, man lifts or reach booms.
--- Stand for long periods of time.
--- Full squats, stoop or kneeling. WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
--- This role operates in a professional office environment at times and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
--- There may be a variety of weather conditions while on jobsites such as rain, snow, heat.
--- There may be high noise levels while on jobsites. The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or his/her designee.

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