The Field Operations Manager is responsible for leading and directing field operations across all service lines, including Water, Fire, Mold Remediation, Biohazard, Pack-Out, and Warehouse functions. This role ensures operational compliance, resource efficiency, and high service standards by directing project managers, team leads, and logistics personnel
Key Responsibilities
- • Lead field operations across Water, Fire, Biohazard, Mold Remediation, Pack-Out, and Warehouse divisions.
- • Ensure jobs are scheduled and executed in line with service-level agreements.
- • Maintain after-hours coverage schedules and communicate expectations to staff.
- • Direct Project Managers and Team Leads on job scoping, sketching, technician delegation, and compliance with hygienist protocols.
- • Ensure adherence to job protocols and standards through PM and team lead oversight.
- • Drive gross profit performance for Remediation and Pack-Out operations.
- • Address performance concerns and guide corrective action when necessary.
- • Coordinate and lead emergency response efforts.
- • Oversee compliance in pack-out operations by directing PMs/Leads on processes and quality checks.
- • Supervise the Logistics Coordinator for warehouse and equipment operations.
- • Ensure equipment and vehicle readiness, proper inventorying, and usage tracking.
- • Direct PMs to maintain ongoing communication and status updates with property owners.
- • Collaborate with insurance carriers and project adjusters.
- • Conduct weekly safety meetings and enforce safety procedures.
- • Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts across field teams.
- • Develop and guide training programs and career development paths.
- • Conduct bi-annual salary reviews and performance evaluations.
- • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Education & Experience
- • High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
- • Minimum 5 years of experience in field services (water, fire, remediation, etc.).
- • 3+ years in a leadership role managing multiple field service divisions.
- • Preferred IICRC Certifications: Water Mitigation, Applied Structural Drying, Commercial Drying, Applied Microbial Remediation, Trauma & Crime Scene, Master Water Restorer.
- • Valid Chauffeur’s License and DOT Certification preferred.
Required Skills
- • Proven leadership and the ability to unify and lead cross-functional field teams.
- • Expertise in remediation operations and field services.
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- • Familiarity with restoration software (Mitigate and Xactimate).
- • Strong decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.
- • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities