Field Operations Manager

About the role

PureGrid Electrical is seeking a Field Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will combine industrial-grade grit with strong organizational and leadership skills, bridging the gap between our project management team and the field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the critical link between Project Managers and the field, ensuring seamless communication and alignment on nationwide industrial electrical projects.
• Direct, mentor, and train a growing field team of over 37 personnel, establishing clear reporting lines and structure.
• Take the lead on developing, implementing, and enforcing standardized field procedures and operating processes to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Review constructible designs and coordinate field execution with engineers, owners, and construction teams.
• Leverage modern construction software suites to track project health, manage field budgets, and streamline purchasing coordination.
• Balance time between corporate operational strategy (70%) and traveling to active project sites (30%) to review progress and support field crews.

Requirements

• ~10 years of construction field leadership experience, preferably as a General Superintendent or Field Superintendent.
• Deep expertise in medium-to-heavy industrial electrical work, with a comprehensive understanding of major equipment power distribution and complex equipment installations.
• Experience utilizing basic construction software suites, with hands-on experience with Procore being a major plus.
• Practical experience with field budgeting and coordinating labor/material deployment for complex industrial facilities.
• Ability to travel up to 30% nationwide, with the role based out of Downers Grove, IL or one of our Texas hubs.

Qualifications

• Exceptionally personable with a proven track record of mentoring, training, and managing large, diverse field crews (37+ team members).
• Strong technical background in medium-to-heavy industrial electrical work.
• Soft skills including exceptional communication and collaboration.

Skills

• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Technical proficiency in medium-to-heavy industrial electrical work.
• Software proficiency in construction software suites.
• Ability to manage and mentor a large, diverse field crew.
• Practical experience with field budgeting and labor/material deployment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• Up to $28,000 scholarship for associates' children.
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year.
• 100% charitable match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid parental leave.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role involves a combination of corporate operational strategy (70%) and traveling to active project sites (30%).