Field Operations Manager

Job Location

Walbridge, OH

Field Operations

The Rudolph Libbe Group is a leading, full‑service provider of construction and facility solutions headquartered in Walbridge, Ohio. Founded in 1955, RLG operates as a single‑source partner for clients across diverse industries, offering expertise in construction management, design‑build, energy solutions, and ongoing facility maintenance. Our organization is comprised of multiple companies working together as one team. This integrated structure allows us to deliver everything from site selection and financing to construction, renovation, and long‑term facility management, ensuring seamless service and exceptional results.

At RLG, we pride ourselves on a safety‑first culture, collaborative approach, and commitment to quality, making us one of the top contractors in the nation.

The Field Operations Manager serves as a highly visible field leader responsible for supporting project execution, workforce planning, leadership development, safety initiatives, and operational excellence across active construction projects. This position spends the majority of time in the field working directly with Superintendents, Foremen, crews, and project teams to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards.

• Maintain a strong field presence by regularly visiting jobsites and engaging directly with Superintendents, Foremen, crews, and project teams.
• Support project planning, crew organization, work sequencing, manpower allocation, schedule recovery efforts, and communication between field and office teams.
• Identify and resolve operational, staffing, planning, leadership, and safety concerns before they impact project performance.
• Participate in project startups, pre‑task planning sessions, and pre‑installation meetings to establish clear expectations and successful project execution strategies.
• Lead carpenter manpower planning and workforce deployment efforts across multiple projects, balancing labor demands and addressing staffing challenges.
• Partner with General Superintendents and Operations leadership to forecast workforce needs, identify leadership gaps, and mitigate operational risks.
• Provide direct oversight, coaching, and development for assigned Superintendents through field observation, mentoring, and quarterly development discussions.
• Lead Foreman development initiatives focused on leadership, communication, accountability, planning, professionalism, and safety engagement.
• Chair the Safety Steering Committee and support safety audits, incident reviews, training compliance, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Partner with field leadership to identify training needs and strengthen workforce development programs for apprentices, Foremen, and Superintendents.
• Participate in local trade union management committees to support apprenticeship and long‑term workforce development efforts.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and preconstruction planning by providing operational insight related to staffing, logistics, scheduling, and field execution.
• Support company initiatives and help develop standardized processes that improve field leadership, safety performance, training, planning, and operational consistency.

• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of construction field operations, project execution, and workforce management.
• Ability to build credibility and maintain productive relationships with field personnel and project teams.
• Proven ability to identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, coaching, mentoring, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strong project planning, organization, and scheduling capabilities.
• Ability to manage manpower allocation and workforce forecasting across multiple projects.
• Commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement.
• Experience facilitating meetings, training programs, and leadership development initiatives.
• Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to balance operational priorities and business objectives.
• Proficiency with construction documentation, project…