Field Operations Manager

Field Operations ManagerBuild the Operating System Behind Our Houston GrowthDynamic EcoHome is hiring an ambitious Field Operations Manager to help build a disciplined, efficient, and scalable field operation in Houston.This is not a traditional desk-based engineering position. You will spend a significant portion of your time at job sites, with crews, and inside the daily operation. You will see problems firsthand, make decisions quickly, and turn engineering analysis into measurable improvements.You will lead installers, electricians, technicians, and other field personnel while improving the systems connecting labor, materials, equipment, schedules, job sites, and customer commitments.This opportunity is designed for an early-career engineer who wants significant ownership, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to grow faster than a traditional engineering path typically allows.What Will The Field Operations Manager OwnDaily field performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule, and customer experienceCrew productivity, labor utilization, installation capacity, and project throughputHouston field scheduling, workforce planning, and job-site sequencingStandard operating procedures that support consistent execution as volume growsPerformance reporting, operational dashboards, and corrective-action plansAccountability, coaching, and development of Houston field personnelIdentification and development of future crew leads and field leadersContinuous improvement across labor, materials, scheduling, and installation workflowsWhat Will The Field Operations Manager DoLead daily installation and construction activities throughout the Houston marketSpend the majority of your time close to the operation, including regular job-site visits and field inspectionsSet clear expectations and hold field teams accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performanceAnalyze workflows to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, delays, rework, and wasted laborImprove crew assignments, route planning, material flow, scheduling, and job-site sequencingBuild practical dashboards that track labor utilization, cycle time, throughput, quality, and costRedesign inefficient processes and test improvements directly in the fieldEstablish standardized procedures that improve consistency without slowing executionInvestigate recurring operational problems and lead root-cause analysisAnticipate problems and take action before they affect customers or project timelinesCoach installers, electricians, technicians, and emerging field leadersCoordinate with project management, engineering, warehouse, customer service, and senior leadershipPresent Houston's performance, constraints, priorities, and improvement plans to company leadershipMake confident decisions in changing conditions with limited oversightThe Field Operations Manager We Are Looking ForZero to five years of professional experience - New Grads are encouraged to apply!Strong preference for candidates with one to three years of experience in construction, installation, manufacturing, field services, equipment, or project operationsDemonstrated leadership through competitive athletics, coaching, military service, student organizations, internships, entrepreneurship, or team-based competitionsA background in competitive athletics is preferred, especially when it demonstrates discipline, resilience, leadership, and a team-first mindset.Evidence of taking ownership and delivering results beyond assigned responsibilitiesStrong mechanical aptitude and interest in seeing how systems perform under real field conditionsStrong analytical ability combined with a willingness to make decisions and actAbility to earn credibility with experienced installers, electricians, and techniciansWillingness to work at job sites and adapt to changing field conditionsValid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Houston marketThe Leadership Profile That Thrives HereAre assertive, competitive, energetic, and highly motivated by resultsWant decision-making authority and responsibility for outcomesNaturally take control when expectations, systems, or priorities are unclearMove quickly from identifying a problem to implementing a solutionCommunicate directly and confidently with different personalitiesChallenge established processes when a better approach is availableHold yourself and others to high standardsUse data to make decisions without becoming stuck in analysisStay composed when schedules, priorities, or field conditions changeWant to build a team and an operation, not simply maintain onePrefer being close to the work instead of managing entirely from behind a deskPreferred Qualifications For The Field Operations ManagerFamiliarity with construction methods, structural connections, mounting systems, HVAC, solar, electrical equipment, or mechanical integrationExperience with technical inspections, quality control, failure analysis, or corrective actionKnowledge of job-site safety, building standards, and construction documentationOSHA 30, PMP, CM-Lean, Lean Six Sigma, or comparable certificationExposure to field service, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, or construction environmentsLeadership experience within a competitive team environmentWhat Success Looks Like For The Field Operations ManagerEarn credibility with Houston's installers, electricians, technicians, and project leadersDevelop a working understanding of our products, installation processes, and field standardsEstablish baseline measurements for safety, quality, productivity, labor utilization, and cycle timeIdentify the constraints having the greatest effect on Houston's capacity and performanceIntroduce consistent field communication and performance-management routinesImplement initial process improvements that produce visible resultsIdentify high-potential employees who can develop into future field leadersPresent a practical plan for improving and scaling Houston field operations