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Director of Field Operations

TrueNorthWay, New York, NY, United States


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Location:

Southeast U.S. (GA, FL, AL) – Travel required

Company:

True North Way (TNW) – Multifamily Development & Construction. TNW is a rapidly growing multifamily developer and general contractor building 1,500+ apartment units across the Southeast. We are expanding our construction leadership team and hiring a

Director of Field Operations

to lead our superintendents, enforce quality and safety standards, and build the operational systems that will scale our construction division long-term. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in the field, understands multifamily construction at a deep level, and can build disciplined systems across multiple job sites. The ideal candidate is a

former GC superintendent manager, QA/QC director, Army Corps of Engineers NCO/officer, or senior construction safety/QC professional

with a strong command presence.

Responsibilities Field Leadership & Superintendent Management

Lead, coach, and develop all TNW superintendents across 5–10 active job sites.

Conduct weekly site audits and enforce adherence to schedule, quality standards, and safety policies.

Ensure superintendents complete accurate daily logs, progress photos, punch lists, and inspections.

Quality Control

Build and implement a standardized QC system for all trades.

Review plans and walk job sites to verify correct installation, scope alignment, and code compliance.

Create and maintain trade-specific QC checklists and training materials.

Safety Program Oversight

Implement and enforce a comprehensive OSHA‑compliant safety program.

Conduct weekly safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.

Ensure all subcontractors, supers, and field personnel maintain proper PPE and safety practices.

Schedule & Budget Accountability

Verify field progress vs. subcontractor billings and prevent overbilling.

Track manpower needs, sequencing issues, and material delays; report risks proactively.

Maintain accurate field documentation for inspections, COs, and close‑out.

System Building

Deploy Contractor Foreman (or similar) across all sites with high discipline.

Build SOPs and operational standards for all field operations.

Improve communication flow between office, field, subcontractors, and leadership.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

Work closely with project managers on scheduling, procurement, and trade coordination.

Report directly to executive leadership with clear, honest assessments of site status.

Maintain a zero‑excuses culture of accountability, execution, and professionalism.

Requirements Experience

10+ years in multifamily or commercial construction.

5+ years managing multiple job sites or multiple superintendents.

Strong background in QC, safety, or horizontal/vertical construction.

Experience with Army Corps of Engineers, military engineering, or similar disciplined environments is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

Ability to read/interpret civil, structural, architectural, and MEP plans.

Strong knowledge of material takeoffs, scopes of work, and sequencing.

Familiarity with OSHA standards, inspections, and incident documentation.

Proficiency in construction software (Contractor Foreman, Procore, Fieldwire, etc.).

High accountability and strong command presence.

Able to train, correct, and discipline superintendents as needed.

Extremely organized with strong follow‑through.

Other Requirements

Travel 4–5 days per week across the Southeast.

Valid driver’s license.

Must be able to climb, walk sites, and work in field conditions.

Why TNW

Direct impact on building a scalable construction organization.

Autonomy to build systems, train people, and raise construction standards across the company.

Growing development pipeline with long‑term stability.

Company culture built on ownership, accountability, and execution.

How to Apply Send your resume or LinkedIn profile to:

careers@ygccc.com

Subject line:

Director of Field Operations Application

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