Assistant Field Operations Manager – Construction & Maintenance

Assistant Field Operations Manager
Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $100,000/year; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Field Operations Manager to oversee field teams, coordinate projects, and maintain safe, efficient operations. This hands-on leadership role involves managing supervisors, supporting customer needs, coordinating equipment and personnel, and responding to urgent service calls.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee and support field supervisors and crews performing construction and maintenance assignments.

- Coordinate daily work schedules, employee assignments, and equipment resources.

- Monitor project progress to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

- Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to employees in the field.

- Conduct site visits to review work quality, productivity, and compliance with safety requirements.

- Coordinate infrastructure repair, maintenance, grading, and construction activities.

- Ensure proper use and maintenance of heavy equipment, including cranes, trucks, excavators, and other machinery.

- Review equipment requirements and understand crane load charts and rigging procedures.

- Identify operational challenges and develop solutions to keep projects moving efficiently.

- Maintain communication with customers, supervisors, field personnel, and regulatory representatives.

- Train, mentor, and evaluate employees while assisting with hiring and workforce planning.

- Support budgeting, labor forecasting, payroll reporting, and project documentation.

- Monitor equipment condition and arrange necessary maintenance or replacements.

- Ensure compliance with DOT, FRA, and applicable workplace safety regulations.

- Assist with customer relations and business development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- Previous leadership experience managing field crews or operational teams.

- Experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, industrial operations, or a related field.

- Strong understanding of DOT and FRA regulations.

- Experience operating or overseeing heavy equipment, including cranes, trucks, and excavators.

- Ability to read and interpret crane load charts and rigging requirements.

- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational software.

- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

- Ability to complete required safety training and certification programs.

Preferred: Class A or Class B CDL.

Work Requirements

- Frequent overnight travel.

- On-call availability with the ability to report within one hour.

- Availability for extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

- Comfortable working in physically demanding environments.

- Ability to walk around active job sites and lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay & Benefits

- Starting salary of $100,000/year; higher salary may be available depending on experience.

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

- 401(k) retirement plan.

- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

- Paid time off and holidays.

- Training and certification opportunities.

- Career advancement opportunities.