Field Service Manager Pittsburgh, PA

Bearcom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Vehicle

401k Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

BearCom is seeking a Field Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Field Service Department in the assigned area. You will manage a technician and installer team, coordinate with Motorola and end customers, and drive installation and repair tasks to completion.

The role involves organizing field work, providing technical support, and overseeing diagnostics, maintenance, and FATP activities across wireless systems. Travel and on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in technical management in wireless/related field.
• Experience developing and directing new business opportunities via customer interface and requirements gathering.
• Knowledge of vendor resources networks and complex project implementations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Field Service Department in the assigned area.
• Serve as liaison between BearCom technicians and Motorola or end customers.
• Prepare quotes, bids, and schedules for installation and repair tasks.
• Organize and schedule upcoming field work and provide technical support in the field.
• Install, maintain, and service wireless communication equipment and related hardware.
• Lead FATP execution, site surveys, and customer acceptance testing per requirements.
• Provide coaching and training to field service technicians and installers.
• Travel and on-call work may be required; support multiple projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Customer relations

RF knowledge

Field service

Vendor network

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

BearCom is the largest distributor of wireless voice, data, and video solutions in North America, and North America's largest two-way radio channel partner for Motorola, with more than 40 years of industry leadership, partnerships with leading manufacturers including JVC Kenwood and Avigilon, and a network of 75+ branches across North America. As part of the BearCom family, Stone Security brings deep expertise in security integration, backed by partnerships with leading OEMs including Axis, Milestone, and LenelS2, and delivering top-notch services and products built on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Together, BearCom and Stone Security deliver communication, technology, and security solutions that help organizations operate safely, efficiently, and effectively – offering customers scalable solutions and employees the platform to build meaningful, high-impact careers.JOB DESCRIPTIONAs a Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing of day-to-day operations in the Field Service Department in your assigned area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a technician team that consists of technicians and installers with varying level of competencies. This position requires extensive interaction with multiple customer organizations, product vendors and manufactures, and with senior management of the company.RESPONSIBILITIESManage projects and service assignments as needed.Act as direct liaison between BearCom technicians and Motorola or end customer.Work with customers to prepare quotes, bids, and schedules for completing installation and repair tasks.Assist with organizing and scheduling upcoming field work.Provides technical support in field operations.Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.Install, maintain and provide technical support and service of wireless communications equipment such as: UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz analog and digital systems.Operate mobile, portable radio equipment, dispatch consoles, and microwave systems, using both conventional and trunked radio technologies.Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and resolve wireless communication equipment problems with customers in a positive and efficient manner.Provide hands-on and oversight of communications equipment and peripheral hardware installation such as base stations, repeaters, mobile devices, portable devices, wireless broadband devices, and cctv equipment. Analyze and comprehend diagnostic test results in order to repair and program radios and wireless equipment.Deliver and execute customer Functional Acceptance Test Plans (FATP), perform and document results of site surveys and assessments per defined customer requirements in pre-sales delivery and post installation.Make minor modifications to electronic circuitry per customer requests and/or deploy factory software/firmware updates.Handles training and coaching of field service technicians and installers.Some travel and on call maybe required.Help with other projects as assigned.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE5+ years of leadership experience in technical management in the wireless industry, or similar experience.Experience in developing, qualifying, and directing new business opportunities through customer interface and requirements gathering process.Knowledge of, and experience with a network of vendor resources.Experience managing complex project implementations.Must posses understanding of business practices P&L responsibility.Must have excellent customer relationship skills.Extensive knowledge/understanding of 2-way radio theory, RF propagation characteristics at various frequency bands and communications systems.Technical leadership experience associated with wireless solutions.Technical leadership experience associated with multiple 2-way radio technologies.Appropriate degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience; combination of education with professional experience and specialized training is also acceptable.Proficiency with MS Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Security Clearance is a plusMust have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.Background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle check.5+ years of leadership experience in technical management in the wireless industry, or similar experience.Experience in developing, qualifying, and directing new business opportunities through customer interface and requirements gathering process.Knowledge of, and experience with a network of vendor resources.Experience managing complex project implementations.Must posses understanding of business practices P&L responsibility.Must have excellent customer relationship skills.Extensive knowledge/understanding of 2-way radio theory, RF propagation characteristics at various frequency bands and communications systems.Technical leadership experience associated with wireless solutions.Technical leadership experience associated with multiple 2-way radio technologies.Appropriate degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience; combination of education with professional experience and specialized training is also acceptable.Proficiency with MS Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Security Clearance is a plusMust have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.Background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle check.BENEFITSBearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value in investing in the development of our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training, and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.You’ll also receive:Highly Competitive CompensationMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term Disability InsurancePaid HolidaysGenerous Paid Time OffMatching 401k PlanUse of Company VehicleEmployee Referral BonusTuition ReimbursementBearCom employs a wide range of installation and technical team members and will provide extensive on-the-job training. If interested in BearCom, please apply.KEYWORDS: Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Avigilon, Two-Way Radio, Two Way Radio, 2-Way Radio, GPS, VOIP, WI-FI, BDA/DAS, RF, UHF, VHF, MOTOTRBO, LMR, OSHA 10, FCC GROL, L3Harris, CET, Network+, Security+, P2P, P2MP, PtMP, P25, Astro25BearCom is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.