Field Manager - FL

QE Solar•Tampa, FL

4d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly driven Field Operations Manager to lead day-to-day vegetation management operations across Florida. This role is responsible for overseeing field execution, workforce performance, customer service delivery, safety compliance, DOT/fleet compliance, scheduling, and operational efficiency across multiple active job sites. This is a highly hands-on leadership role requiring approximately 80% field time and 20% office/administrative work. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who thrives in fast-paced operational environments, is comfortable with significant travel, and can effectively manage distributed field teams while maintaining operational discipline, safety, regulatory compliance, and service excellence. This individual will directly manage 10–12 field employees and/or frontline supervisors and serve as a key operational leader responsible for execution, accountability, fleet readiness, and team performance.

Requirements

5+ years of field operations leadership experience
Experience managing distributed field teams in vegetation management, utility services, construction, right-of-way maintenance, or similar operational industries
Proven experience managing 10+ direct reports
DOT compliance / fleet operations experience required
Strong understanding of vehicle safety compliance, inspections, trailer operations, and transportation standards
Strong leadership, accountability, conflict resolution, and employee coaching skills
Comfortable spending the majority of time in field operations
Strong decision-making, prioritization, and operational execution skills
Excellent communication and organizational capabilities
Valid driver’s license required
Clean driving record strongly preferred
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Slack
Mobile workforce communication tools
Scheduling / reporting systems

Nice To Haves

Utility vegetation management experience strongly preferred
CDL a plus
Herbicide applicator licensing a plus
OSHA / safety leadership experience preferred
Fleet maintenance oversight experience preferred
Bilingual English / Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee day-to-day vegetation management field operations across multiple active job sites
Directly manage, coach, develop, and hold accountable 10–12 direct reports
Conduct frequent field visits, operational audits, jobsite inspections, and crew observations
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company standards
Monitor work quality, labor productivity, operational performance, and equipment utilization
Drive employee accountability, performance management, coaching, and corrective actions
Support hiring, onboarding, workforce development, and employee retention initiatives
Coordinate crew scheduling, route planning, staffing coverage, equipment deployment, and work prioritization
Respond quickly to operational disruptions, weather delays, customer escalations, and field issues
Partner with leadership to improve workflows, scalability, productivity, and operational execution
Ensure crews have appropriate tools, equipment, and support resources
Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, fleet safety requirements, vehicle inspection programs, and transportation compliance standards
Oversee driver qualification compliance, inspection documentation, maintenance coordination, and operational readiness
Partner with mechanics, fleet leadership, and operations teams to ensure safe and compliant vehicle/trailer operations
Monitor trailer usage, towing practices, fleet deficiencies, and compliance corrective actions
Support audit readiness, documentation management, and transportation safety initiatives
Serve as an operational point of contact for customers, project stakeholders, and internal teams
Conduct customer field visits and operational walkthroughs as needed
Resolve operational concerns, service issues, and execution escalations quickly and professionally
Maintain strong client confidence through visible field leadership and operational responsiveness
Enforce company safety programs, field procedures, DOT requirements, and regulatory standards
Conduct safety observations, coaching, incident follow-up, and corrective action management
Ensure PPE compliance, safe equipment operation, and adherence to operational best practices
Partner with safety leadership on training, investigations, and field compliance initiatives
Complete workforce reporting, operational documentation, scheduling updates, KPI tracking, and leadership communications
Maintain strong communication between field teams and corporate leadership
Support budgeting, labor management, and operational planning activities