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Field Operations Manager
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What they do
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.
$114,550 / year median in the U.S.
+7% projected growth
Job Description
What You'll Do:
Improve the delivery of services to the client by observing and reporting on performance and experience from an on-site-user perspective, both customer and vendor Provide the Operations team with local insight regarding the unique needs of customers in the assigned market and the nuances of doing business with local vendors Represent SMS in matters related to Fire/Life Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, and Disaster Recovery to mitigate the cost of unnecessarily expansive scopes of work Provide administrative support for matters requiring in-person representation, such as dealing with municipal offices and being present for code inspections Assure client leadership that SMS is effectively resolving all facilities issues through local engagement on high priority issues, prior to client escalation Enhance the effectiveness of SMS technology solutions through increased adoption by directly demonstrating the platform's value to both customer and vendor Build and maintain professional relationships with clients to gain an understanding of their operational needs; assist in the development and implementation of solutions to meet those needs Proactively manage delivery of services to sites without permanent client employees such as vacant sites and off-premise ATM locations Maintain cognizance of work being done by third party vendors at client sites such as new build construction projects, branch decommissionings, or other projects falling outside the SMS scope of work; represent SMS in the acceptance of such projects into the Facilities portfolio Perform non-maintenance tasks related to facilities management as approved by the Director of Operations Demonstrate SMS's commitment to consistent high-quality service through scheduled and unscheduled quality assurance visits In coordination with the Affiliate Relationship Management team, develop business relationships with vendors to achieve seamless, high-quality service and advantageous pricing Communicate findings and recommendations based on client data clearly; couple insights with actionable conclusions to drive business decisions Facilitate the flow of information among customers and affiliates in the field and the SMS Operations team Foster a positive team environment and may provide coaching or mentoring to team members Ensures confidentiality and accuracy of internal and external data Performs ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned This position is remote and requires up to 60% travel within the assigned geographic area of responsibilityWhat You'll Need:
Possesses specific knowledge of facilities management and general knowledge of building maintenance tradesComputer Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook required 5+ years of experience in facilities management, maintenance management, or building maintenance trades required Bachelor's Degree \n $80,000 - $126,000 a year \nWhy Lessen:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
- Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- All the tools you'll need to be successful Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Floating Holidays
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings