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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Field Operations Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Field Operations Manager to join our team. This role involves collaborating with project teams to provide operational and scheduling support, ensuring projects are executed smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will serve as a liaison between office and field construction, ensuring timely communication of construction requirements to project teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, and contractors to plan, schedule, and oversee projects.
• Manage and allocate company resources including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor crew labor costs and hours.
• Prepare a 'two-week planning schedule' and communicate with the Project Manager.
• Communicate a two-day schedule to foremen.
• Place concrete orders 2-4 days in advance and make changes by 1:00 PM daily.
• Collect time for hourly field employees.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and customers through effective communication and quality of service.
• Participate in problem resolution when requested by field construction managers and foremen.
• Mentor and coach construction employees to excel in their field.
• Conduct visual safety overviews of job sites to locate hazards, traffic, and other construction activities.
• Coordinate with other trades to align and establish the location and continuation of work before manpower is assigned to the job.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience working in construction supervision, preferably in concrete, asphalt, or paving.
• Experience in construction scheduling, particularly using Excel.
• Experience managing construction crews and projects.
• Strong leadership qualities, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A clean driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering.
• Concrete experience.
• Experience with subcontractor management, contractor oversight, and field operations.
• Experience with concrete construction, testing, and finishing.
• Experience in asphalt paving, excavating, and underground utilities.

Work Environment

This is a salaried position with approximately 70% of time spent in the field and 30% in the office. The role includes the use of a company vehicle, with most job sites located within a two-hour radius of the office. Expect 11-12 hour days during the busy season, or 50-60 hour weeks. The company offers a family-oriented work environment with great tenure, celebrating 75 years in business. Employees receive full company-paid benefits, year-end bonuses, and profit sharing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Livonia, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Livonia,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.