Colorado Contractors Association Inc.
Director of Field Operations
Colorado Contractors Association Inc., Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Fiore & Sons is a Civil Construction industry leader serving Colorado and neighboring states for over 70 years. We are renowned for our innovative solutions delivered to some of Colorado’s largest projects and customers. Fiore was the first civil contractor to join the Colorado Stormwater Excellence Program, a proactive Stormwater management program recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. The company has been recognized for changing the construction culture to one of respect for all individuals, valuing the ideas and contributions of all team members and partners. We are seeking a strategic and creative Director of Field Operations to lead our talented field teams.
The Director of Operations is a talented and strategic leader who is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of the company’s field operations. This includes directing and coordinating all operational activities across project sites, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with Fiore quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and communication skills, in-depth knowledge of civil construction operations, and the ability to effectively manage multiple leaders and projects.
TOTAL COMPENSATION $155,600.00 to $258,400.00 annually, depending on individualized compensation analysis including experience, tenure, skills, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Responsibilities
Oversee daily execution of construction projects to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards.
Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance safety, project performance, resource utilization, and overall profitability.
Strengthen Superintendents' and Foremen's adherence to project schedules and planned milestones.
Collaborate with field and office leadership to reinforce accountability and implement schedule discipline strategies.
Work closely with the Director of Project Management and Director of Civil Construction Management to ensure seamless coordination between field operations and project management.
Foster alignment between field teams and project managers to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
Coach and guide field leadership to improve coordination with project management to identify and proactively address project issues, mitigate risks, and optimize resource deployment.
Collaborate with the Estimating Director to incorporate lessons learned and identify key successes for continuous improvement.
Enhance collaboration between operations and estimating teams to refine project delivery strategies.
Coordinate construction crafts to maximize productivity and reduce inefficiencies.
Quality & Safety Oversight
Ensure strict adherence to construction best practices and inspire a proactive safety mindset.
Oversee safety protocols, conduct worksite inspections, and collaborate with the HSE team to reinforce a strong safety culture.
Provide leadership to address site challenges and unforeseen obstacles while maintaining safety.
Financial & Operational Strategy
Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize project efficiency, performance, and profitability.
Monitor daily production performance and ensure accurate tracking of expenses, budgets, and forecasts.
Effectively oversee the management of labor, equipment, and material resources to prevent project delays and cyclical workloads.
Optimize resource deployment to maintain project momentum and meet schedules.
Identify production/cost issues and provide coaching to address issues and develop team leadership skills.
Analyze industry trends and identify opportunities for operational improvements to support long‑term company growth.
Oversee recruitment, training, and development of operational personnel.
Actively identify production/cost issues and coach/develop the Superintendents and Foremen.
Foster a high‑performance culture built on teamwork and collaboration.
Implement change management strategies as the company grows and innovates.
Participate in, adopt, and champion the Fiore Leadership Journey training program.
Additional Responsibilities
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Take on additional opportunities and challenges as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strategic mindset: Ability to build a successful delivery organization.
Strong leadership and drive to build a team that continually levels up to exceed expectations.
Maintains high standards while developing leaders and teams to strive for higher standards.
Makes strategic business cases for improvements and innovations.
Superior emotional intelligence, leadership, and communication skills, including fostering a highly effective culture rich in teamwork, open communication, feedback, and trust.
Collaborates in an honest, positive, and respectful manner with various stakeholders throughout the organization.
Engages and inspires teammates in a manner that is both empowering and accountable, consistent with company goals and communication standards.
Exemplary communication skills, modeling Fiore’s Leadership Journey, FIORE PRIDE, SULU, and Fiore Compass.
Accepts responsibility for outcomes and encourages further feedback and inspiration.
Effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
Willing to learn, grow, and challenge current beliefs and ideas in personal development.
Financial acumen with understanding of how operational decisions link to financial outcomes and ability to build leading operational metrics that drive financial metrics.
Highly analytical with exceptional problem‑solving skills and a drive to find creative and effective solutions.
Willingness to accept and drive change and continuous improvements.
Fully embodies the organizational values of Fiore & Sons, possessing the highest level of integrity, ethical business practices, and consistency with company values.
Decisive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment while understanding impact on the company and its people.
Strong presentation skills with a proven record of business‑to‑business relationships.
Broad research and strategic analysis skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Proven track record of successfully managing large‑scale, complex civil construction projects.
Preferred: Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the civil construction industry.
Preferred: Degree in Construction Management or a related field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time, including uneven terrain on work sites if needed. Ability to lift 25 lbs. occasionally for office supplies, filing and storage. Ability to manipulate paperwork and read a computer screen, operate computer peripherals and general office equipment for extended durations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Primarily office‑based, with varying temperatures and extended screen time. Periodic outdoor working environments with exposure to variable weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.) and muddy ground conditions, as well as uneven terrain.
BENEFITS
Health: 100% Employee and 80% Dependent Premium paid.
Platinum Plus grade plan with $0 deductible and low out‑of‑pocket max.
Dental: 100% Employee and Family Level Premium paid.
Employer‑paid Short Term Disability.
Employer‑paid Long Term Disability benefit.
Voluntary Vision Plan – optional.
FSA Account – optional.
HSA Account – with HDHP.
Paid Holidays & Vacation.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match contributions.
$25,000.00 Employer paid Basic Life and AD&DD Insurance – additional voluntary options available.
To Apply Apply online at
https://www.fioreandsons.com/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer Fiore & Sons is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions at Fiore & Sons are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by the law. Applicants that require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources at 303‑429‑8893.
Accessibility If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at 303‑429‑8893. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. For the Pay Transparency Policy Statement or the Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese.
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The Director of Operations is a talented and strategic leader who is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of the company’s field operations. This includes directing and coordinating all operational activities across project sites, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with Fiore quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and communication skills, in-depth knowledge of civil construction operations, and the ability to effectively manage multiple leaders and projects.
TOTAL COMPENSATION $155,600.00 to $258,400.00 annually, depending on individualized compensation analysis including experience, tenure, skills, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Responsibilities
Oversee daily execution of construction projects to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards.
Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance safety, project performance, resource utilization, and overall profitability.
Strengthen Superintendents' and Foremen's adherence to project schedules and planned milestones.
Collaborate with field and office leadership to reinforce accountability and implement schedule discipline strategies.
Work closely with the Director of Project Management and Director of Civil Construction Management to ensure seamless coordination between field operations and project management.
Foster alignment between field teams and project managers to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
Coach and guide field leadership to improve coordination with project management to identify and proactively address project issues, mitigate risks, and optimize resource deployment.
Collaborate with the Estimating Director to incorporate lessons learned and identify key successes for continuous improvement.
Enhance collaboration between operations and estimating teams to refine project delivery strategies.
Coordinate construction crafts to maximize productivity and reduce inefficiencies.
Quality & Safety Oversight
Ensure strict adherence to construction best practices and inspire a proactive safety mindset.
Oversee safety protocols, conduct worksite inspections, and collaborate with the HSE team to reinforce a strong safety culture.
Provide leadership to address site challenges and unforeseen obstacles while maintaining safety.
Financial & Operational Strategy
Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize project efficiency, performance, and profitability.
Monitor daily production performance and ensure accurate tracking of expenses, budgets, and forecasts.
Effectively oversee the management of labor, equipment, and material resources to prevent project delays and cyclical workloads.
Optimize resource deployment to maintain project momentum and meet schedules.
Identify production/cost issues and provide coaching to address issues and develop team leadership skills.
Analyze industry trends and identify opportunities for operational improvements to support long‑term company growth.
Oversee recruitment, training, and development of operational personnel.
Actively identify production/cost issues and coach/develop the Superintendents and Foremen.
Foster a high‑performance culture built on teamwork and collaboration.
Implement change management strategies as the company grows and innovates.
Participate in, adopt, and champion the Fiore Leadership Journey training program.
Additional Responsibilities
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Take on additional opportunities and challenges as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strategic mindset: Ability to build a successful delivery organization.
Strong leadership and drive to build a team that continually levels up to exceed expectations.
Maintains high standards while developing leaders and teams to strive for higher standards.
Makes strategic business cases for improvements and innovations.
Superior emotional intelligence, leadership, and communication skills, including fostering a highly effective culture rich in teamwork, open communication, feedback, and trust.
Collaborates in an honest, positive, and respectful manner with various stakeholders throughout the organization.
Engages and inspires teammates in a manner that is both empowering and accountable, consistent with company goals and communication standards.
Exemplary communication skills, modeling Fiore’s Leadership Journey, FIORE PRIDE, SULU, and Fiore Compass.
Accepts responsibility for outcomes and encourages further feedback and inspiration.
Effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
Willing to learn, grow, and challenge current beliefs and ideas in personal development.
Financial acumen with understanding of how operational decisions link to financial outcomes and ability to build leading operational metrics that drive financial metrics.
Highly analytical with exceptional problem‑solving skills and a drive to find creative and effective solutions.
Willingness to accept and drive change and continuous improvements.
Fully embodies the organizational values of Fiore & Sons, possessing the highest level of integrity, ethical business practices, and consistency with company values.
Decisive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment while understanding impact on the company and its people.
Strong presentation skills with a proven record of business‑to‑business relationships.
Broad research and strategic analysis skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Proven track record of successfully managing large‑scale, complex civil construction projects.
Preferred: Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the civil construction industry.
Preferred: Degree in Construction Management or a related field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time, including uneven terrain on work sites if needed. Ability to lift 25 lbs. occasionally for office supplies, filing and storage. Ability to manipulate paperwork and read a computer screen, operate computer peripherals and general office equipment for extended durations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Primarily office‑based, with varying temperatures and extended screen time. Periodic outdoor working environments with exposure to variable weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.) and muddy ground conditions, as well as uneven terrain.
BENEFITS
Health: 100% Employee and 80% Dependent Premium paid.
Platinum Plus grade plan with $0 deductible and low out‑of‑pocket max.
Dental: 100% Employee and Family Level Premium paid.
Employer‑paid Short Term Disability.
Employer‑paid Long Term Disability benefit.
Voluntary Vision Plan – optional.
FSA Account – optional.
HSA Account – with HDHP.
Paid Holidays & Vacation.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match contributions.
$25,000.00 Employer paid Basic Life and AD&DD Insurance – additional voluntary options available.
To Apply Apply online at
https://www.fioreandsons.com/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer Fiore & Sons is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions at Fiore & Sons are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by the law. Applicants that require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources at 303‑429‑8893.
Accessibility If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at 303‑429‑8893. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. For the Pay Transparency Policy Statement or the Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese.
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