National Director, Construction Operations- Life Sciences/ FB

divh2National Director, Construction Operations- Life Sciences/ FB/h2pCRB 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./ph3Job Description/h3pThe 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./ppThis position offers flexibility to be remote with up to 75% travel./ph3Field Leadership Development/h3ulliAssess current superintendents skills and capabilities through site visits and one-on-one interactions./liliParticipate in interviews with potential new hires for key superintendent positions./liliDevelop individualized and group development plans to strengthen leadership, technical, and operational skills./liliLead the creation and delivery of a company-wide Superintendent Training Program, incorporating both technical and leadership competencies./li/ulh3Standards, Procedures Best Practices/h3ulliProvide SME input into the development and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and execution standards for field operations./liliEnsure all superintendents are trained and aligned with company standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements./liliBenchmark internal and external best practices to maintain industry-leading field performance./li/ulh3Project Support Execution Planning/h3ulliParticipate in preconstruction planning for large and complex projects, advising on site logistics, staffing, schedule feasibility, and constructability./liliSupport site leadership during project mobilization to ensure effective field setup and alignment with execution plans./liliAct as a resource to troubleshoot field execution challenges and mentor superintendents during project delivery./li/ulh3Field Audits Performance Oversight/h3ulliConduct regular field audits to evaluate compliance with company SOPs, quality standards, and safety practices./liliProvide clear feedback and actionable improvement recommendations to superintendents and project leadership./liliTrack field performance trends and recommend strategic initiatives to address recurring challenges./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulli15+ 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./liliProven track record of improving field performance through training, process improvement, and leadership coaching./liliStrong working knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, safety, and quality control./liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence without direct authority./liliAbility to travel extensively to project sites across the continental United States/li/ulh3Skills Competencies/h3ulliInfluential leader able to win buy-in from experienced superintendents and project teams./liliPractical expert with hands-on knowledge and credibility earned through years of field experience./liliChange Champion that is passionate about continuous improvement and raising the bar on execution./liliStrategic thinker who understands both the big picture and the operational details./li/ul/div