Field Operations Lead

Job Details

Job Location:

Dallas / Fort Worth Area - Dallas, TX

Position Type:
Full Time

The Field Operations Lead will lead and coordinate onsite inspection and maintenance activities for a designated group of Electric Utility Construction Inspectors. This role will require a deep commitment to our core values due to complex challenges, different personalities, varying client expectations, and multiple parties involved in our projects. In addition, the Field Operations Lead must facilitate a healthy work-life balance for our field employees while ensuring our inspectors perform their services safely, with high quality, and within customer requirements to achieve overall project success.

• Lead, manage, and coordinate assigned field personnel, including Field Construction Coordinators, Inspectors, and maintenance personnel. Hold the team accountable in a professional and respectful manner.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment while upholding company values.
• Ensure a healthy work-life balance for field employees.
• Provide resources to the team to ensure each member has the knowledge, technology, information, and tools to be successful on each job they are assigned to. If these resources are not immediately available, use other members of the broader Principle team to find what your team needs.
• Meet with each team member at least weekly to stay abreast of their project progress and challenges. Help them solve problems.
• Coach each team member according to the Performance Management program to help them develop and grow as an individual on our team.

• Develop and implement a staffing plan to ensure the appropriate personnel are present to provide oversight of client construction projects and required times.
• Assign personnel to projects based on scope requirements and resource availability.
• Ensure field operations align with company policies, client expectations, and project requirements. This includes, but is not limited to internal expense, per diem, safety, training, project reporting, and other internal policies; as well as customer reporting, safety procedures, and other client policies.

• Identify knowledge gaps within your team members and work with Principle Services University team to develop training plans to help team members grow and improve.
• Provide training to personnel on best practices, compliance, and operational procedures.

• Ensure effective coordination between internal and external personnel for seamless project execution.
• Identify and resolve project challenges proactively, minimizing impact on client construction efforts.
• Work closely with the project team and senior management to proactively address issues and develop solutions.

• Work on-site as needed to support field operations, staff, and contractors.
• Ensure all field activities comply with company policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Validate that field operations are properly documented and reported.

• Advise project controls and leadership on constructability, scheduling, and budget considerations.
• Review and approve project status reports from field personnel.
• Participate in planning meetings to contribute insights on proposals and resource planning.

• Assist in recruiting qualified field personnel to meet project demands.
• Ensure company policies effectively support field employees while aligning with company values and culture.
• Lead and support field personnel to maintain high levels of engagement and performance.

• A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in construction management of substations and/or Transmission & Distribution, field operations, or a related role.
• Prior experience in both leading and hands on experience in construction of electric utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction management best practices, inspection procedures, and safety regulations.
• Ability…