Field Operations Manager - Utility

Anchor Talent is partnering with a growing infrastructure organization entering the electric utility space and building this capability from the ground up. This role will lead operations in San Antonio, expanding into South Texas.

This is a foundational leadership role responsible for establishing, scaling, and monetizing an electric utility operations function. The individual hired will not inherit a fully built team, they will build the operation, develop the team, and help drive revenue growth.

Role

This role sits at the intersection of field execution and business development. The right individual will bring operational credibility within electric utility environments while also understanding how to:

• Navigate utility contracting channels
• Support and influence project acquisition
• Build relationships that translate into awarded work
  
  

This is a hands-on leadership role during the early phase, with heavy field presence and direct involvement in both operations and growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Stand up and lead electric utility field operations from the ground up
• Establish processes across construction, maintenance, and outage response
• Recruit, hire, and develop field teams, supervisors, and contractors
• Implement safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA, NERC, FERC, and ERCOT standards
• Create scalable operating procedures and performance metrics
• Support business development efforts tied to electric utility services
• Leverage industry knowledge to identify opportunities within utilities, co-ops, and municipalities
• Contribute to contract acquisition through understanding of registration requirements, compliance standards, and bid and award processes
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, utilities, and partners
• Collaborate with leadership to expand service offerings and geographic reach
• Oversee day-to-day operations across active field work
• Lead outage response and emergency restoration efforts
• Ensure quality, safety, and execution consistency across all projects
• Maintain strong field presence, particularly during early-stage buildout
  
  

Qualifications

• 4 years of hands-on utility field experience with leadership responsibility or Associate’s degree with relevant field and supervisory experience
• OSHA certifications
• Valid CDL (or ability to obtain)
• Proven experience within electric utility field operations (non-negotiable)
• Track record of leading crews and managing field execution
• Experience building or scaling teams, functions, or service lines
• Working knowledge of utility contracting, compliance, and bid processes
• Ability to operate in both operational leadership and client-facing environments
• Strong understanding of distribution systems, outage response, and reliability
  
  

This Is a Rare Opportunity To Build a Business Unit From Scratch Within a Growing Organization. The Right Leader Will Have The Autonomy To

• Shape operations
• Build a team
• Influence revenue growth
• Establish long-term presence in the utility market