Field Operations Manager - Neal Land & Neighborhoods

Neal Careers•Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

The Field Operations Manager supports Neal Land & Neighborhoods by overseeing field services across assigned Districts. The role responds to District staff, inspects amenities and infrastructure, coordinates maintenance with vendors, manages vendor contracts and performance, and monitors field-services budgets and invoices. The manager also supports District meeting materials, operating budgets, records, reports, and the Developer, Administrative, and Accounting teams. Availability for after-hours District Field Services emergencies is required. The role involves office work and outdoor inspections in varying weather conditions, including travel between District sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience in field operations, property management, construction, facilities management, district management, or a related field.
Experience managing vendors, service contracts, and RFP processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between District sites.
Ability to perform outdoor inspections and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 20, 60, and 100 pounds regularly.
Ability to move safely over uneven terrain and perform repetitive bending, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, climbing stairs, and frequent lifting.
Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Respond to District staff regarding issues by the next business day and communicate planned actions.
Inspect District-owned and operated amenity areas for maintenance needs in accordance with District contracts.
Establish regular maintenance inspection programs with vendors.
Inspect District landscapes, common areas, stormwater systems, lighting, signage, and other infrastructure, and follow up with vendors as needed.
Generate work orders and service requests and follow up with vendors.
Assist with Field Services content for monthly District meeting packets and follow-up action items.
Oversee vendor contracts and vendor performance within assigned Districts, including contract responsibilities and renewal or termination dates.
Initiate requests for proposals (RFPs).
Build and maintain positive professional relationships with Developers, District staff, and vendors.
Review District budgets monthly as they relate to field services, manage expenditures within budget, and alert stakeholders to actual or anticipated variances.
Prepare and review weekly work order and maintenance log reports.
Assist with preparation of the District’s annual operating budget for Field Operations items.
Review and approve District vendor invoices before submitting them for payment.
Maintain District and vendor files and reports using various computer programs.
Be available for after-hours District Field Services emergency calls.
Provide support to the Developer, Administrative, and Accounting teams as requested.
Perform additional appropriate duties assigned by designated District staff or the Developer.
Support the organization’s mission and vision by demonstrating excellence and competence, collaboration and innovation, respect, commitment to the community, accountability, and ownership.