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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Field Operations Manager (Mechanical Engineering) to lead and scale field operations in Richardson, TX. This is a hands-on, field-first engineering role where you will spend most of your time at job sites, coaching crews, resolving operational constraints, and turning engineering analysis into measurable improvements. This role is best for an early-career mechanical engineer seeking rapid ownership and leadership exposure.

• Location: Richardson, TX
• Employment type: Full-time
• Work arrangement: Field-based with office responsibilities
• Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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What You’ll Own

• Daily field performance for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and customer experience
• Crew productivity, labor utilization, installation capacity, and project throughput
• Richardson-area field scheduling, workforce planning, and job-site sequencing
• Development and enforcement of standard operating procedures supporting scale
• Operational dashboards, performance reporting, and corrective-action plans
• Coaching, accountability, and career development for field personnel
• Identification and development of future crew leads and field leaders
• Continuous improvement across labor, materials, scheduling, and workflows

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What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead daily installation and construction activities across the Richardson market
• Spend the majority of your time on job sites—inspecting, coaching, troubleshooting
• Set expectations and hold teams accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and schedules
• Analyze workflows to find bottlenecks, capacity constraints, delays, rework, and waste
• Improve crew assignments, route planning, material flow, scheduling, and sequencing
• Build practical dashboards tracking labor utilization, cycle time, throughput, quality, and cost
• Redesign inefficient processes and test improvements directly in the field
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, warehouse, customer service, and leadership
• Present regional performance, constraints, and improvement plans to company leadership
• Make confident, timely decisions with limited oversight

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Who We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• 0–5 years of professional experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in real field-system performance
• Demonstrated leadership (athletics, military, student orgs, internships, startups, etc.)
• Willingness to work on job sites and adapt to changing field conditions
• Ability to earn credibility with installers, electricians, and technicians
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the Richardson market
• Analytical ability combined with a bias for action and decision-making

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in construction, installation, manufacturing, field services, equipment, or project operations
• Familiarity with construction methods, mounting systems, HVAC, electrical equipment, or mechanical integration
• Experience with inspections, quality control, failure analysis, or corrective actions
• Knowledge of job-site safety, building standards, and construction documentation
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, PMP, CM-Lean, or Lean Six Sigma
• Leadership experience in competitive team environments

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How Success Is Measured (First 90 Days)

• Earn credibility with installers, electricians, technicians, and project leaders
• Build working knowledge of products, installation processes, and field standards
• Establish baseline metrics for safety, quality, productivity, labor utilization, and cycle time
• Identify major constraints on regional capacity and performance
• Introduce consistent field communication and performance-management routines
• Implement initial process improvements with visible results
• Identify high-potential employees for leadership development
• Present a practical, prioritized plan for improving and scaling Richardson field operations

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Leadership Profile That Thrives Here

You will succeed if you:

• Are assertive, competitive, energetic, and results-driven
• Want decision-making authority and responsibility for outcomes
• Take control when systems or priorities are unclear and move quickly to solve problems
• Communicate directly and confidently with diverse personalities
• Use data to guide decisions yet avoid analysis paralysis
• Stay composed when schedules and field conditions change
• Prefer being close to the work rather than only managing from a desk

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Compensation & Location Notes

• Salary: $80,000–$120,000 / year (listed range)
• This role is based in Richardson, TX and requires regular travel throughout the local market.
• Employment is with Confidential Client; Careertakes is a recruiting partner.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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