Director of Operations – Heavy Industrial & Field Services
On-siteErlanger, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Oversee field-deployed projects including heavy equipment relocation, millwright services, and turnkey facility installations while developing accurate project estimates and Statements of Work. Lead, mentor, and allocate technical resources such as riggers, operators, and field supervisors, acting as the primary operational point of contact for clients to handle change orders and resolve on-site logistical challenges. Manage specialized fleet logistics for Over-Size/Over-Weight freight, optimize routing and permitting, and coordinate complex project scheduling to ensure crews arrive in sequence. Champion a zero-incident safety culture by developing and enforcing Site-Specific Safety Plans tailored to heavy industrial environments while ensuring strict compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations. Requires 7+ years of senior operations experience in industrial contracting, specialized rigging, or heavy-haul logistics with significant travel to active, often unconditioned job sites.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of senior operations or project management experience specifically within industrial contracting, specialized rigging, millwright services, or heavy-haul logistics
- Proven track record of estimating and executing field-based construction or heavy industrial projects
- Deep technical knowledge of rigging principles, heavy machinery, cranes, and specialized transport equipment
- Strong financial acumen related to project-based P&L, bidding, and resource allocation
- Expertise in OSHA and DOT compliance
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage both craft labor and client stakeholders
- Frequent travel to active, often unconditioned heavy industrial job sites, manufacturing facilities, and construction environments
- Must be able to walk active industrial sites, stand for extended periods, and safely navigate uneven terrain and tight spaces around heavy machinery
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, and occasionally lift/move up to 25-50 lbs as needed while on site
- Strict adherence to safety protocols, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, and steel-toe boots as required by site-specific safety plans
- Significant 'boots-on-the-ground' travel to oversee project execution and client sites
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