Field Operations Manager

DP Electric is a premier commercial electrical contractor with more than 30 years of experience delivering complex electrical projects across Arizona, Texas, and the Southwest. As a 100% employee-owned company, we serve a diverse range of markets including data centers, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, aviation, higher education, commercial, and industrial.

At the heart of DP Electric’s success is its dedication to cultivating industry-leading talent. Through our in-house training program, DP University, we equip employees with advanced skills and expertise to meet the ever-changing demands of modern construction. By combining technical excellence with a client-first approach, we continue to set the standard for electrical contracting in the Southwest.

The Field Operations Manager leads field operations across their division, including the field teams, operations scheduling, and the superintendent group. You will own manpower forecasting, field leadership hiring and assignments, and the project performance that comes out of both.

This seat sits where the office meets the field. You will build the man-loaded schedules that drive forecasting, hiring decisions, and margin, review cost reports and work with crews to fix what is slipping, and partner with estimating, project management, prefab, QA/QC, safety, and recruiting. You will also own the careers of the field leaders under you, from career pathing and advancement through wage increases and performance reviews.

Lead the Field Organization

• Provide leadership and direction to the field operations, scheduling, and superintendent teams, aligning their efforts with company objectives and core values.
• Manage field leadership hiring and oversee all field terminations, working closely with the Director on hiring decisions.
• Supervise the manpower scheduling team and manage day-to-day job assignments.
• Oversee all field leadership project assignments.
• Bridge communication and collaboration between office and field operations so project objectives and requirements stay clear across teams.
• Collaborate with the Director to set goals and objectives for the field operations department, and monitor progress against key metrics.

Forecast and Staff the Work

• Oversee manpower forecasting for all open projects and collaborate with the Director on overall forecasting.
• Create and maintain project-specific man-loaded schedules that inform manpower forecasting, hiring decisions, and project profit margins.
• Communicate regularly with the recruiting team on field-related hiring needs.
• Work closely with the logistics team on scheduling and forecasting, keeping tool, material, and equipment processes consistent across projects.

Drive Project Performance

• Collaborate on project budget development, tracking, and oversight.
• Review project cost reports regularly to identify issues, and work with field teams to correct cost and schedule inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, superintendents, and foremen to pre-plan projects.
• Monitor and teach field leaders on project tracking tools, including progress drawing sets, feeder and conduit schedules, and outstanding work items.
• Oversee and optimize field operations processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall project performance.
• Develop and implement best practices for project execution, and drive continuous improvement across field operations.

Develop the Field Team

• Conduct career pathing discussions, manage advancements, and approve wage increases for the field team.
• Perform quarterly check-ins and annual performance reviews with direct reports.
• Work closely with the Director of Field Leadership Development so field employees progress and are exposed to the duties…