Director of Field Operations - Wall Panel & Architectural Metal

About Us
Global is a powerhouse in the commercial roofing and Metal industry. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, property managers, and developers across the globe. Since 1971, we’ve delivered innovative, high-quality roofing solutions for commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Director of Field Operations to lead and oversee all field execution for wall panel and architectural metal projects across multiple regions. This is a hands-on, field-first leadership role responsible for driving safe, efficient, and high-quality installation outcomes while upholding time-tested construction principles: disciplined planning, strong field leadership, and accountability.
This role owns field productivity, labor performance, quality, and safety results and works closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to ensure consistent execution across all active projects. Regular jobsite presence is expected.
If you believe that strong leadership in the field, clear standards, and doing the work right the first time still matter, this role offers the opportunity to lead at scale while shaping the next generation of field leaders.

Why Join Us
This is not just another field leadership role. It is an opportunity to drive growth for a leading contractor making bold moves nationwide, with the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed in a culture that values teamwork, celebrates achievement, and rewards results. At Global, we believe a team is always stronger than an individual, and in this role you will lead high-impact facade projects across diverse regions, influence field execution standards and long-term operational excellence, work alongside teams that value craftsmanship, safety, and accountability, play a key role in developing future field leaders, and enjoy competitive compensation along with leadership-level benefits.

• Competitive base salary with bonus and leadership-level compensation structure
• No-cost employee health insurance plan available
• Dental, vision, and 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance with gas card
• Gym membership plus one-on-one nutrition and fitness coaching
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative company culture that values teamwork and celebrates achievement
• Opportunity to lead high-impact facade projects across diverse regions
• Ability to influence field execution standards and drive long-term operational excellence
• Work with teams that value craftsmanship, safety, and accountability
• Play a key role in developing and mentoring future field leaders
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and advance your career in the commercial building envelope industry

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field operations for wall panel and architectural metal projects across multiple regions, ensuring consistent execution and high standards.
• Drive installation productivity, labor performance, and execution results in alignment with approved project plans and schedules.
• Ensure projects launch with proper manpower, materials, sequencing, and readiness for execution.
• Identify and address schedule, manpower, productivity, or quality risks early, intervening decisively to maintain project success.
• Standardize and implement best practices across all wall panel and architectural metal installations.
• Personally support complex, high-risk, or underperforming projects to restore execution and protect project margins.
• Lead, mentor, and hold Superintendents, Foremen, Leads, and crews accountable to performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Build and develop a strong bench of field leaders through hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, company, and client safety standards.
• Own installation quality, working to reduce rework, punch-list items, and callbacks.
• Coordinate field execution with project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work, ensuring accurate field reporting and communication.
• Engage professionally with clients, general contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders as needed.
• Travel regularly to active jobsites regionally and nationally to support execution, leadership development, and operational consistency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in wall panel, architectural metal, or exterior envelope construction.
• 5+ years in a senior field leadership role overseeing multiple crews or projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of wall panel systems, ACM, architectural sheet metal, framing, and exterior cladding assemblies.
• Proven ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Demonstrated leadership presence in field-based environments.
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with field reporting tools and construction management systems.
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional certifications are a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally and nationally.

Global Wall Panel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and treated with respect. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.