Director of Field Operations

About Brickeye

Brickeye leverages the power of data from construction to drive risk mitigation and productivity gains. We are a fast-growing construction technology company developing the world's most advanced IoT-based risk mitigation platform for water damage mitigation, concrete quality / defect control, and real-time site intelligence. We protect construction projects from avoidable loss, reduce the total cost of risk, and help asset owners, general contractors, and insurers deliver projects on time and on budget. 

The Role

The Director of Field Operations oversees Brickeye's site operations across North America, ensuring high-quality planning, installation, integration, and commissioning of Brickeye Construction Risk Mitigation Platform (CR) on complex projects.

This is a new role at Brickeye and requires deep expertise in mechanical systems (and broader MEP integration) and controls, strong field execution capability in construction sites, and the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects. This is a hands-on leadership position that supports a small but growing operations team while directly engaging with clients, contractors, and partners to drive successful deployments and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of field deployments, from project kickoff through commissioning, turnover, and decommissioning
• Review technical specifications to ensure proper integration of the Brickeye Construction Risk Mitigation Platform (CR).
• Coordinate and validate installation work related to Brickeye CR involving Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) equipment, HVAC, hydronic, and building automation/controls interfaces.
• Conduct site progress reviews and identify risks early, and implement corrective action plans.
• Manage subcontractors and technicians.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, developing SOPs, installation standards, QA/QC checklists, and process enhancements.
• Review contracts and scopes for alignment, identify gaps or risks, and ensure execution meets client and internal objectives.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, functional test procedures, and issue-resolution workflows.
• Validate system performance through testing, troubleshooting, and, if required, in collaboration with third-party consultants.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Offer technical guidance on CR Platform as it relates to mechanical systems, plumbing, HVAC, control and BAS systems
• Troubleshoot complex field issues in CR Platform
• Mentor internal team members and subcontractors on technical skills, installation best practices, and commissioning processes
• Stay current with industry best practices, relevant standards, and emerging technologies (BAS, IoT, sensors, networking, mechanical systems, etc.).

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in MEP construction or field operations with strong exposure to mechanical systems and building technology integration.
• Strong background in MEP Systems including HVAC, hydronic systems, and plumbing, and their interface with electrical and controls systems.
• Experience in commissioning, BAS integration, controls testing, and troubleshooting of building systems.
• Track record managing complex or multi-site projects with significant mechanical scope.
• Ability to interpret and work from mechanical/electrical drawings, schematics, submittals, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel across North America without restriction.

Assets

• Professional Engineering (PE or PEng) designation.
• PMP certification.
• Master Plumber Certification or equivalent mechanical/plumbing trade credential.
• Additional relevant certifications:
  • Commissioning (CxA, BCxA)
  • BAS/Controls systems training
  • Safety certifications (COR, OSHA, WHMIS, Working at Heights)
• Experience on large institutional, healthcare, and residential projects.

What We Offer

The opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven culture where the best ideas win, not the loudest titles. We value decisive action and ownership. We trust our experts. You will have a high degree of autonomy to own projects from concept through deployment, directly contributing to our growth.

We offer a competitive base salary, and annual performance incentives, including a robust equity package, making you an owner of Brickeye so that you can share in our success. We are a hybrid work organization, that prioritizes delivery and results over rigid clock-watching. We don't mind if you need to run to a mid-day appointment or pick up your kid early from school. Plus we offer competitive medical, and dental benefits to all employees.