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Director Field Construction OperationsCRB • Boston, MA, US
Director Field Construction Operations

Director Field Construction Operations

CRB • Boston, MA, US
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Director Field Construction Operations

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction, and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity, and execution.

Job Description

The Corporate Director of Field Construction Operations serves as the company-wide subject matter expert (SME) for field execution excellence, focusing on the performance, development, and consistency of project superintendents. This role is a key driver in elevating field leadership capability, standardizing best practices, and ensuring consistent, high-quality project delivery across all business units. While this position has no direct reports, it carries the full backing of executive leadership and the authority to influence and improve field operations at every project site.

This position offers flexibility to be remote with up to 75% travel.

Field Leadership Development

  • Assess current superintendents' skills and capabilities through site visits and one-on-one interactions.
  • Participate in interviews with potential new hires for key superintendent positions.
  • Develop individualized and group development plans to strengthen leadership, technical, and operational skills.
  • Lead the creation and delivery of a company-wide Superintendent Training Program, incorporating both technical and leadership competencies.

Standards, Procedures & Best Practices

  • Provide SME input into the development and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and execution standards for field operations.
  • Ensure all superintendents are trained and aligned with company standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements.
  • Benchmark internal and external best practices to maintain industry-leading field performance.

    • Project Support & Execution Planning

  • Participate in preconstruction planning for large and complex projects, advising on site logistics, staffing, schedule feasibility, and constructability.
  • Support site leadership during project mobilization to ensure effective field setup and alignment with execution plans.
  • Act as a resource to troubleshoot field execution challenges and mentor superintendents during project delivery.

    • Field Audits & Performance Oversight

  • Conduct regular field audits to evaluate compliance with company SOPs, quality standards, and safety practices.
  • Provide clear feedback and actionable improvement recommendations to superintendents and project leadership.
  • Track field performance trends and recommend strategic initiatives to address recurring challenges.

    • Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive construction field leadership experience, with significant time served as a senior project superintendent on large-scale ($100M+) EPC, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or similar process-industrial projects.
  • Proven track record of improving field performance through training, process improvement, and leadership coaching.
  • Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, safety, and quality control.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence without direct authority.
  • Ability to travel extensively to project sites across the continental United States.

    • Skills & Competencies

  • Influential leader able to win buy-in from experienced superintendents and project teams.
  • Practical expert with hands-on knowledge and credibility earned through years of field experience.
  • Change Champion that is passionate about continuous improvement and raising the bar on execution.
  • Strategic thinker who understands both the big picture and the operational details.
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