Director of Field Operations - Midwest

Company Overview

B&S Site Development LLC is recognized as a rapidly expanding leader in large-scale, mission-critical site development, specializing in complex and time-sensitive civil construction projects for high-profile clients. Since its inception in 2003, the company has earned a reputation for precision, speed, and accountability by transforming extensive land parcels into fully operational e-infrastructure sites. Supported by regional offices including Columbus, Ohio, B&S exemplifies disciplined project management and deep civil expertise blended with a culture of ownership.

Position Summary

The Director of Field Operations for the Midwest region is a senior executive responsible for managing all on-site construction activities within this territory. Reporting directly to the Vice President/General Manager of the Midwest, this position oversees B&S’s self-perform construction teams and acts as a principal representative to general contractors, developers, and site owners, playing an essential role in scaling the field operations and strengthening business partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all field construction operations ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and company policies.
• Manage and hold accountable senior superintendents, foremen, and crews to standardized procedures.
• Enhance relationships with significant GCs and hyperscale data center clients as a trusted operational leader.
• Collaborate closely with business development and estimating teams during project pursuits and pre-bid reviews to evaluate constructability and operational feasibility.
• Drive strict scheduling discipline, resource allocation, and production rate optimization across multiple concurrent sites.
• Champion a safety-first culture, enforcing OSHA standards, conducting safety inspections, and maintaining key safety metrics like TRIR.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a skilled self-perform workforce while building local labor pools to reduce dependency on traveling teams.
• Oversee operational logistics including workforce scheduling, material flow, equipment deployment, and minimizing costs related to rentals and overtime.
• Manage subcontractors ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and schedule targets.
• Partner with project management to maintain strict control over budgets, labor, equipment, and operational documentation.
• Engage in regional strategic planning, resource forecasting, and operational standardization to support growth goals.
• Identify and mitigate project risks early through effective quality control, corrective actions, and escalation protocols.

Qualifications

• Over 20 years of progressive leadership in heavy-civil, self-perform construction with responsibility over multiple projects and teams.
• Expertise in earthwork, mass grading, and wet utility installation including stormwater, sanitary, and potable water systems.
• Proven experience interfacing effectively with GCs, developers, and owners during all project phases: pursuits, preconstruction, and execution.
• Strong proficiency in construction documents, phasing plans, permitting, and field management tools like Procore.
• Robust safety leadership, preferably with OSHA 30/500 certifications.
• Operational knowledge of construction scheduling software and ability to interpret civil engineering plans and profiles.
• Established experience managing growth including workforce planning, resource forecasting, and organizational development.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and change management skills.
• Based in Columbus, Ohio, with the willingness to travel throughout the Midwest.
• Experience in mission-critical data center or large industrial site development projects is highly preferred.

Performance Metrics

• Maintaining low Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
• Meeting project milestones and ensuring on-time completions.
• Optimizing labor productivity and managing costs relative to preconstruction budgets.
• Ensuring quality standards to minimize punch-list items upon project turnover.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary packages with health insurance, retirement plans, and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching up to 6%, fully vested on the first day.
• Paid time off including vacation, parental leave, paid pregnancy medical leave, and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth through training programs and career advancement.
• Experience working with state-of-the-art equipment and technology in construction.
• Strong focus on a safe work environment with routine training and strict safety policies.