Field Operations Manager – Utility Services

Who We Are

Sparus Holdings, Inc. delivers innovative utility and infrastructure solutions through its family of companies. We support major utility clients across North America by offering integrated field services that prioritize safety, quality, and performance.

We believe in protecting lives, property, and infrastructure—while empowering our teams and clients through integrity, technology, and trust.

Position Summary

The Field Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of field projects within the utility sector—including electricity, natural gas, water, oil, or wastewater. This role involves managing field technicians, supervisors, vendors, and operational budgets. The individual must live in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and be skilled at balancing field execution with client satisfaction and internal team development.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a hands-on Field Operations Manager with a strong background in utility services (electric, gas, water, oil, or wastewater). This leader will manage all aspects of field operations, vendor coordination, safety enforcement, and staff performance—while driving budget and customer satisfaction goals across active projects.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the start-up and/or management of ongoing field service projects

• Deliver profitable, high-quality, repeatable results while supporting customer-centric growth

• Drive project execution within scope, schedule, and budget with high client satisfaction

• Manage and lead day-to-day onsite operations of field teams and support staff

• Collaborate with sales teams to understand client objectives and ensure performance success

• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and support development of field supervisors and technicians

• Promote safety compliance and minimize workplace hazards across all project sites

• Track daily scheduling, delays, emergencies, and disruptions, ensuring quick resolution

• Utilize project management practices including meeting minutes, action tracking, and risk management

• Provide regular progress updates and reporting to senior leadership

• Work with HR and training to attract, retain, and grow field talent

• Ensure strong vendor partnerships and smooth coordination of field services

• Monitor and manage operational budgets, forecasting, and project costs

• Lead weekly or bi-weekly production meetings to review status, budgets, and deliverables

• Maintain strong client relationships with daily communication and issue resolution

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of project financials and budget management

• Ability to lead teams, build morale, and develop field talent

• Strategic and forward-thinking problem-solver

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• High attention to detail and strong time management abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, and quick adoption of new tech

• Ethical decision-making and ability to navigate complex field operations

• Knowledge of risk assessment, safety compliance, and utility regulations

• Effective in coaching, mentoring, and instilling a culture of accountability

Management Responsibilities

• Accountable for the execution and performance of all projects within assigned portfolio

• Lead efforts to build a team that delivers repeatable, quality-driven, and cost-effective field services

• Ensure alignment between field operations and client expectations

• Actively engage in hiring, training, and retaining top talent for the field organization

• Provide clear direction, leadership, and mentorship across teams

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This role requires a balance of field-based work in varying weather and terrain conditions, as well as office-based administrative tasks

• Must be able to talk, hear, and perform light physical duties (e.g., lift files, operate office equipment)

• Location: Must Reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex

Position Type & Travel

• Full-time, Monday through Friday (hours may vary based on project needs)

• Some evening or weekend work may be required

• Travel is minimal (10–20%) after the initial ramp-up period and includes site visits and client meetings

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in engineering, construction, or field services

• 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience

• 1 year of utility locating or relevant field experience

• Utility industry experience preferred (electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, or oil)

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

• PMP certification a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000–$95,000 annually (based on experience)

• Company Vehicle

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Growth and development opportunities

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.