Civil​/Utility Field Operations Manager; U

TST TACTICAL DEFENSE SOLUTIONS, INC.
DBA TIDEWATER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CORPORATION (TDSC)

Our search is currently limited to qualified candidates living within the Hampton Roads commuting area.

The Civil/Utility Field Operations Manager directs daily field operations across multiple civil construction and underground utility projects. Reporting to the Civil Division Manager, this position leads Foremen and field crews, establishes field priorities, coordinates manpower and equipment, and is accountable for safe, efficient, quality production in accordance with project requirements.

The Field Operations Manager works closely with Project Managers and field supervision to plan work sequencing, anticipate obstacles, monitor production, and address field performance. The position maintains an active jobsite presence and ensures resources, information, and field documentation support project schedules and operational goals.

This position has direct responsibility for field execution and personnel leadership, while Project Managers retain responsibility for contract administration, owner billing, financial management, and contractual change order approvals. The Manager coordinates logistics and documentation with available support personnel without assuming a dedicated Coordinator is assigned.

• Lead daily Civil/Utility field operations across multiple active projects, including underground utilities, excavation, grading, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, concrete, roadwork, and site development.
• Direct Foremen and field crews, establish field priorities, communicate work expectations, and hold field leadership accountable for safety, workmanship, productivity, planning, and jobsite organization.
• Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, and other field resources across projects based on schedules, production goals, site conditions, and competing priorities.
• Coordinate construction sequencing and field execution with Project Managers and Foremen, and support preparation and execution of Two-Week Look-Ahead schedules.
• Maintain a regular presence at active jobsites to assess progress, support Foremen, verify operational needs, and resolve field issues promptly.
• Identify utility conflicts, material shortages, access restrictions, equipment problems, inspection requirements, and other obstacles before they interrupt production; coordinate timely solutions.
• Oversee equipment and fleet utilization, including preventive maintenance, repairs, rentals, equipment moves, downtime, and return-to-service planning.
• Ensure coordination of material deliveries, trucking, equipment rentals, testing, inspections, traffic control, utility shutdowns, and other field services with responsible personnel and vendors.
• Monitor installed quantities, crew output, planned production, and field efficiency; address inefficient practices and communicate potential cost and schedule impacts to Project Managers.
• Promote and enforce Company safety requirements, verify appropriate jobsite controls, stop unsafe work, and ensure identified corrective actions are addressed.
• Oversee field quality and verify that work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, permits, owner requirements, and Company standards.
• Ensure Foremen complete accurate, timely Daily Reports, production quantities, photographs, equipment hours, tickets, inspections, testing records, and other required field documentation.
• Review field documentation for completeness and follow up with responsible personnel to correct omissions and maintain reliable project records.
• Provide Project Managers with field measurements, installed quantities, percent-complete updates, photographs, and documentation needed for billing, forecasting, RFIs, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Communicate field changes, emerging risks, client concerns, schedule conflicts, and unresolved operational issues to the Civil Division Manager and appropriate Project Managers.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, trucking companies, inspectors, testing agencies, and other service providers as needed for field execution.
• Coach and develop Foremen and other field leaders; participate in interviews, hiring recommendations, employee performance evaluations, and corrective action processes as assigned.
• Maintain clear accountability for open field issues, delegated action items, and follow-up through resolution.
• Use Procore and other Company systems for field…