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Interstates Companies
Capital Tool Manager
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A Field Operations Manager is responsible for field operations of a company or organization, usually installing, repairing or maintaining equipment or services in the field, often outdoors. May supervise field technicians and operatives. Assists in developing regional business plans and strategies. Helps manage budget and expenditures. Ensures quality and technical expertise required for field work are met.
$99,410 / year median in Iowa
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Capital Tool Manager Interstates Companies life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Iowa, Sioux Center Jul 29, 2026 Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here. Interstates is looking for a Capital Tool Manager to help lead a major tool program that directly supports our field teams and jobsites across the country. In this role, you'll bring structure, consistency, and smart decision-making to a capital tool inventory valued at approximately $20 million - helping make sure the right tools are in the right place, at the right time. If you enjoy solving problems, building better processes, and making decisions that create real impact, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a team that values dependability, trust, quality, and family. What you'll do Manage the full lifecycle of capital tools, including acquisition, deployment, repair, depreciation, retirement, donation, and sale
Make informed repair-versus-replace decisions based on cost, safety, downtime, and remaining service life
Track repair costs and maintenance trends to support budgeting and replacement planning
Oversee the annual capital tool budget, forecasts, and related financial reporting
Monitor inventory accuracy, availability, and location across warehouse and jobsite assignments
Coordinate shipping, returns, and reallocation as project needs change
Lead tool standardization efforts and help identify approved tool models and preferred vendors
Partner with Safety, Operations, Procurement, and project teams to ensure tools support field and compliance needs
Stay current on recalls and product advisories and take appropriate action when needed
Develop and maintain SOPs that improve consistency, accountability, and efficiency What we're looking for Experience in tool management, equipment management, fleet management, operations, or a related field
Strong financial acumen and comfort managing budgets, forecasts, and lifecycle cost decisions
Experience with inventory control and asset tracking
Ability to evaluate product quality, safety, and serviceability
Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
A collaborative mindset when working with field, operations, safety, and procurement teams Preferred qualifications Experience managing a large capital tool or equipment program
Familiarity with depreciation, capital expense planning, and asset retirement processes
Experience building SOPs and standardizing operational processes
Background in construction, industrial services, or multi-site field operations
Experience working with vendors and evaluating tool technologies