About this role
Assistant Field Operations Manager – Construction & Maintenance
Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $100,000/year; higher salary may be available depending on experience.
Job Overview
Qualdoc is hiring an experienced Assistant Field Operations Manager to help oversee construction and infrastructure maintenance projects.
This position focuses on supervising field crews, coordinating ongoing projects, managing equipment and labor resources, and maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.
The ideal candidate has a background in construction, infrastructure maintenance, heavy equipment, or industrial field operations, along with experience leading teams in physically demanding work environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and guide field supervisors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to DOT/FRA regulations.
- Coordinate work assignments, monitor project progress, and ensure deadlines, budgets, and customer expectations are met.
- Provide hands-on support to field teams, including coaching, troubleshooting, and responding to emergency service needs.
- Visit job sites regularly to evaluate safety, work quality, and operational performance.
- Maintain effective working relationships with customers, business partners, and regulatory agencies.
- Assist with recruiting, employee training, performance reviews, and team development.
- Support workforce planning, budgeting, and operational forecasting.
- Review and maintain accurate payroll records, labor hours, equipment reports, and project documentation.
- Oversee equipment readiness and coordinate necessary maintenance or replacements.
- Help develop business opportunities through customer relationships, industry networking, and customer engagement.
Qualifications
- Previous leadership experience managing field teams or operational projects.
- Experience in railroad, heavy equipment, construction, or a related industry preferred.
- Working knowledge of DOT and FRA regulations.
- CDL Class A or B is preferred but not required.
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as cranes, trucks, and excavators.
- Ability to understand crane load charts and rigging requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- 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.
Work Environment & Requirements
- Frequent overnight travel.
- Must be available for on-call assignments and able to report to work within one hour when needed.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Active, hands-on position involving walking, working in rail environments, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Training and certification opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities