Field Operations Manager - Mechanical Engineering

The Field Operations Manager will lead daily installation and construction activities throughout the Houston market, spending most of their time close to the operation, including regular job-site visits and field inspections. They will set clear expectations and hold field teams accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance. The Field Operations Manager will analyze workflows to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, delays, rework, and wasted labor, and improve crew assignments, route planning, material flow, scheduling, and job-site sequencing.

What You Will Do

The Field Operations Manager will lead daily installation and construction activities, spend time at job sites, and make decisions quickly. They will analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements directly in the field. They will also establish standardized procedures, investigate recurring operational problems, and present performance and improvement plans to company leadership.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Field Operations Manager will thrive in this role if they are assertive, competitive, energetic, and highly motivated by results. They will want decision-making authority and responsibility for outcomes, and will naturally take control when expectations, systems, or priorities are unclear.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Zero to five years of professional experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in seeing how systems perform under real field conditions
• Strong analytical ability combined with a willingness to make decisions and act
• Ability to earn credibility with experienced installers, electricians, and technicians
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Houston market

Benefits

• Starting salary: $80,000 - $100,000
• Opportunity for growth and leadership responsibility
• Chance to build a team and an operation, not simply maintain one
• Field-based work with office responsibilities
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment