Fire Protection – Field Operations Manager

Role Overview

• Support the Field Operations Director in executing field operations strategies across assigned projects.
• Serve as a key point of contact between field leadership and project teams to ensure alignment with project goals, schedules, and client expectations.
• Participate in project handoff meetings, providing input on manpower, equipment needs, subcontractor coordination, and field execution plans.
• Review project documents, drawings, schedules, and scopes to prepare for effective field execution.
• Coordinate manpower planning with superintendents and field leaders; communicate and facilitate staffing needs to the Field Operations Director.
• Monitor field productivity, safety, quality, and schedule performance across assigned jobs.
• Review and analyze field documentation including daily reports, lookahead schedules, site inspections, and KPIs.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance with Mullins Mechanical safety policies, site-specific plans, and OSHA requirements.
• Lead or support safety meetings, toolbox talks, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs/MSAs), and incident investigations.
• Perform field quality audits to verify installations meet company standards and assist with corrective action plans as needed.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, usage, maintenance, and calibration to ensure uninterrupted field operations.
• Assist in tracking project progress, identifying potential delays, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate feedback from field teams with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve execution.
• Support project closeout activities, ensuring field documentation and punch lists are completed accurately and timely.
• Participate in lessons-learned meetings and provide feedback to improve future project planning and execution.
• Mentor and support superintendents, foremen, and field staff through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement in field operations.
• Ensure proper timekeeping, attendance tracking, and cost code usage for assigned field personnel.
• Support the Field Operations Director during audits, reviews, and leadership meetings as required.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Superintendent, General Superintendent, or equivalent field leadership role in a self-performing construction environment.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical construction operations, safety standards, and quality control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate manpower, equipment, and field resources across multiple projects.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling tools.
• Ability to effectively lead, mentor, and collaborate with field and project management teams.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites as needed.
• Previous experience and proven track record as a construction Senior Superintendent for a trade Mullins self-performs, or in a similar role
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
• Bilingual (Spanaish) is a plus
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate professionally
• Ability to lead and inspire
• OSHA 30 certification
• Prior experience managing multiple Superintendents required