Shawmut Design and Construction · 6 hours ago
Director, Field Operations - Mission Critical
Boston, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $300K/yr
15+ years expShawmut Design and Construction is a 100% employee-owned company recognized for its workplace culture. They are seeking a Director of Field Operations for Mission Critical projects, responsible for overseeing large-scale data center operations, ensuring operational excellence, and leading high-performing teams.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive mission‑critical business goals, execution standards, and safety culture across field operations
Partner closely with estimating, preconstruction, planning, safety, quality, and commissioning teams to support seamless project delivery
Support go/no‑go decisions, pursuit strategy, staffing plans, and alignment across regions and programs
Lead recruiting, development, and retention of mission‑critical field leadership
Ensure teams possess strong technical capability in MEP systems, redundancy, commissioning, and fast‑track execution
Conduct performance coaching and succession planning to build strong organizational depth
Engage directly with clients at the executive level to support presentations, reviews, and satisfaction efforts
Participate in deal reviews focused on schedule feasibility, constructability, logistics, phasing, and risk mitigation
Lead recovery actions on underperforming projects to protect schedule, financial outcomes, and client relationships
Establish and maintain standards for mission‑critical field operations, staffing, safety, sequencing, and quality
Review and validate project schedules to ensure realistic delivery strategies in fast‑track environments
Oversee constructability, commissioning readiness, inspections, and turnover quality across all active projects
Implement standardized field operations processes, systems, and financial controls
Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, designers, contractors, and vendors
Represent Shawmut at key mission‑critical and data center industry events to strengthen market presence
Qualification
Required
15+ years of construction experience with significant leadership responsibility on mission-critical or data center projects
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex, MEP-driven project teams in fast-track environments
Strong background in field operations, schedule management, logistics, commissioning readiness, and risk mitigation
Deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, redundancy strategies, commissioning integration, and mission-critical execution
Proven ability to develop, mentor, and retain high-performing field teams
Strong communication and client-facing skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
Ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously and make clear, strategic decisions under pressure
Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
Equivalent industry experience considered
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.
Company
Shawmut Design and Construction
At Shawmut Design and Construction, we promise our clients a better building experience.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Reza Amirkhalili
Chief Operating Officer
Bianca Terenzi, MBA
Human Resources Business Partner
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