Plumbing Field Operations Lead: Projects & Safety

Kep Electric Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with Match

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision

Disability Coverage

Insurance Discounts

Job summary

IES in Dayton, OH is seeking a Plumbing Field Operations Manager to lead daily field plumbing operations and ensure safe, efficient project execution. You will manage manpower, scheduling, and performance while coordinating with project leaders, vendors, and internal teams.

The role requires strong leadership, plumbing system knowledge, and the ability to drive safety and quality across field crews in a fast-paced environment. On-site responsibilities and travel are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous plumbing field operations, installation, service, or construction management experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plumbing field operations, including manpower coordination, scheduling, project execution, and workflow management.
• Monitor field productivity, workmanship, job progress, and operational performance to ensure company expectations and project schedules are achieved.
• Supervise and support field supervisors, foremen, technicians, and field personnel across plumbing operations.
• Coordinate with project management, operations leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments to support project and service activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, plumbing codes, and operational procedures across all field operations.
• Support hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, training, and employee development initiatives within the plumbing division.
• Monitor material usage, equipment allocation, labor utilization, and operational resources to support efficiency and cost control.
• Conduct field visits, operational reviews, quality inspections, and safety observations to maintain company standards and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with resolving operational issues, project delays, customer concerns, and field-related challenges in a timely and professional manner.
• Support operational reporting, workforce planning, budgeting activities, and process improvement initiatives.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and a strong safety culture throughout field operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing systems knowledge

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Scheduling systems

Safety adherence

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Supervisory/leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling systems

Job description

IES in Dayton, OH is seeking a Plumbing Field Operations Manager to lead daily field plumbing operations and ensure safe, efficient project execution. You will manage manpower, scheduling, and performance while coordinating with project leaders, vendors, and internal teams.

The role requires strong leadership, plumbing system knowledge, and the ability to drive safety and quality across field crews in a fast-paced environment. On-site responsibilities and travel are required.