Enterprise Field Service Manager (Construction) - Alameda or San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, CA | Duration: Direct Hire | Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Field Service Manager - Construction to oversee the deployment of critical wireless communication systems across enterprise-level customer facilities. This position will lead multiple field installation crews responsible for Motorola DMR communication systems, including LCP and CapMAX platforms, and Public Safety DAS/BDA ERCES systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wireless communications, construction management, field operations, and team leadership. This is a travel-intensive position requiring approximately 80% regional travel, with national travel as needed.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple field installation crews across regional enterprise construction projects, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Conduct pre-installation site surveys to evaluate site readiness, infrastructure requirements, and potential installation challenges.
- Lead on-site kickoff meetings to review project scope, installation schedules, safety expectations, and crew responsibilities.
- Manage the installation and commissioning of Motorola DMR systems, including LCP and CapMAX platforms, and Public Safety DAS/BDA ERCES systems.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control inspections on wireless infrastructure, antenna systems, cabling, and related equipment.
- Oversee Functional Acceptance Test Plans (FATP) and system commissioning to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, IFC, R-56, and applicable safety standards.
- Coordinate project schedules, labor resources, materials, and equipment across multiple deployment teams.
- Serve as the primary customer-facing contact during project execution, providing updates and resolving field-related issues.
- Coordinate permitting, inspections, and approvals with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including fire marshals.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built drawings, daily field reports, commissioning records, and closeout packages.
- Monitor project budgets, labor utilization, material costs, and overall job performance.
- Coach, mentor, and develop field technicians and crew leaders to promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical and operational support to branch-level field teams as needed.
Requirements
- Experience managing field installation crews within wireless communications, telecommunications, low-voltage construction, or related infrastructure environments.
- Strong understanding of Motorola DMR systems, including LCP and/or CapMAX platforms.
- Experience with Public Safety DAS/BDA systems and Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES).
- Knowledge of RF infrastructure, antenna systems, cabling, and wireless communication equipment.
- Experience overseeing multiple installation crews or concurrent construction projects.
- Familiarity with system commissioning, acceptance testing, and QA/QC inspections.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, NFPA standards, IFC regulations, and applicable construction codes.
- Experience coordinating with customers, contractors, subcontractors, and permitting authorities.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel approximately 80% regionally, with occasional national travel.
Qualifications
- Experience managing enterprise-level wireless communication deployments.
- Background in public safety communications, land mobile radio (LMR), or RF systems integration.
- Experience with fire marshal inspections, AHJ approvals, and ERCES compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with project budgeting, labor forecasting, and construction documentation.
- Experience supporting installations in commercial buildings, data centers, manufacturing facilities, or distribution centers.
Pay
$80,000 – $92,000 annually
Schedule
Travel-intensive role requiring approximately 80% regional travel, with national travel as needed.