Field Operations Manager

Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day field operations and administrative processes to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of window cleaning and exterior building maintenance services. This leadership role requires a hands-on, results-driven professional who can align field crews, supervisors, and office staff with Valcourt’s core standards of safety, compliance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will balance strategic oversight with operational discipline to drive performance, enhance service delivery, and support sustainable business growth.

Core Responsibilities

Operations & Crew Management

• Oversee scheduling, crew assignments, and daily operations to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure accurate production mapping, man-day tracking, and job planning for all projects.
• Support start-ups of new accounts and resolve on-site operational challenges.
• Partner with Territory Managers and Estimators on project execution, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Quality Control

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor service standards.
• Implement corrective actions to ensure zero repeat quality complaints.
• Maintain accountability with foremen and field supervisors for work completion, communication, and reporting.

Safety Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, ANSI, IWCA, and Valcourt safety protocols across all operations.
• Review and ensure completion of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and safety documentation for each project.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and compliance training initiatives.

Operations Administration

• Oversee administrative processes including forms, documentation, timesheets, and incident reporting.
• Ensure timely communication and job close-out reporting (photos, notes, completion confirmations).
• Standardize operational documentation to align with Valcourt protocols.

Estimating & Bidding Support

• Partner with Sales and Estimating teams on complex bids and project planning.
• Provide input on access methods, crew requirements, and production estimates.
• Assist in training Territory Managers on estimating procedures and operational feasibility.

Leadership & Performance Management

• Supervise operations staff, including field supervisors, foremen, and admin support.
• Set measurable performance goals tied to quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Document coaching, training, and disciplinary actions to maintain accountability.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 3  years of experience in operations management, preferably in commercial services, construction, or exterior building maintenance.
• Strong background in safety compliance and quality control.
• Experience managing field crews, administrative staff, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with estimating, job costing, and production planning.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce (or similar CRM), and operational documentation systems