Field Manager

Field Manager - Miscellaneous Metals Construction Position Overview

The Field Manager at MFAB is responsible for overseeing field operations, ensuring that construction projects are completed on schedule and meet safety and quality standards. You will supervise a team of foremen, welders, and installers, managing field schedules and coordinating with project managers to keep projects running smoothly. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient resource allocation, field preparation, and compliance with safety protocols.

• Safety Meetings:
  Conduct weekly toolbox safety meetings with the crew to reinforce safe working practices and provide project updates.
• Pre-Production (Print Review):
  Perform pre-production planning by reviewing blueprints, creating tool lists, and visiting job sites as necessary to ensure the team is prepared for installation.
• Resource Allocation (Field Schedule):
  Manage the field schedule, allocating resources and assigning daily tasks to ensure project timelines are met.
• Equipment Rentals & Call-Offs:
  Coordinate and manage equipment rentals and call-offs to meet project needs.
• Hardware Prep:
  Prepare hardware for field crews to minimize downtime and reduce the need for additional trips to hardware stores.
• Take/Gather Photos of Finished Installs:
  Document completed installs by taking or gathering photos to ensure accurate records of project completion.
• Fleet Management:
  Maintain fleet vehicles in coordination with the Shop Manager to ensure they are in proper working condition for field operations.
• Field Timecard Management:
  Oversee field crew timecards, ensuring accurate tracking of hours worked and approval of time off requests.
• Field Receipts:
  Gather and submit field receipts to accounting, including written descriptions of purchases made during field operations.
• Supervision of Construction Crews:
  Supervise and manage construction crews of 4-10 members, ensuring tasks are executed according to the project schedule.
• Project Progress Reporting:
  Conduct weekly meetings with upper management to report project progress and address any issues or concerns.
• Daily Logs:
  Gather and review daily logs to ensure notes are written professionally and concisely and to address any issues identified.
• Safety and Quality Compliance:
  Guarantee strict compliance with safety precautions and quality standards on all job sites.
• Steel Structure Erection:
  Lead the erection of structural steel frames, bar joists, decking, and installation of stairs and handrails.
• Equipment Operation:
  Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts to safely erect steel structures as specified by blueprints.
• Material Handling:
  Unload and organize prefabricated steel materials for efficient construction.
• Structure Alignment:
  Ensure the precise alignment of steel structures both vertically and horizontally.
• Welding & Assembly:
  Use welding and cutting equipment to assemble and connect steel components according to project requirements.
• On-Site Problem Solving:
  Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to resolve any on-site issues and ensure project momentum is maintained.