Installation Operations Manager Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

At High Country Fence, we're more than just a fencing company - we're a team building strong barriers and even stronger careers. As a trusted provider of quality fence installation services, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join High Country Fence, you're not just taking a job - you're investing in your future.

• Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!
• Elevate your career with us - we prioritize training and internal promotions!
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!
• Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

The Manager, Field Operations is responsible for overseeing field operations across multiple projects, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards on every project.

• Oversee daily execution of projects to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards.
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance safety, project performance, resource utilization, and overall profitability.
• Strengthen the field crew and foreman's adherence to project schedules and planned milestones.
• Collaborate with field and office leadership to reinforce accountability and implement schedule discipline strategies.
• Work closely with the Director of Field Operations to ensure seamless coordination between field operations and project management.
• Foster alignment between field teams, general foreman, and project managers to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Oversee all field projects from inception through completion, ensuring that work is performed to specifications and within budget.
• Coordinate construction activities and supervise all field personnel, including foremen and laborers.
• Monitor the progress of projects, track production, and ensure construction schedules are met.
• Ensure quality control on all projects and handle project closeouts in coordination with the project team.
• Coordinate utility locates with our team members.
• Responsible for logistics for field operations, including but not limited to materials, equipment, and workforce.
• Work closely with the project manager on scheduling, resource allocation, and problem resolution.
• Communicate regularly with client site managers and project managers regarding scheduling, progress, and any on-site issues.
• Assist with preconstruction planning, including bidding and scheduling.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize project efficiency, performance, and profitability.
• Monitor daily production performance and ensure accurate tracking of expenses, budgets, and forecasts.
• Effectively oversee the management of labor, equipment, and material resources to prevent project delays and cyclical workloads.
• Optimize resource deployment to maintain project momentum and meet schedules.
• Identify production/cost issues and provide coaching to address and develop team leadership skills.
• Analyze industry trends and identify opportunities for operational improvements to support long-term company growth.
• Implement and enforce all field safety protocols, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Responsible for conducting safety training and ensure that all field staff, including operators and drivers, are properly trained in safety practices.
• Ensure foremen complete necessary paperwork and compliance reports, including DOT compliance for drivers.
• Ensure strict adherence to construction best practices and inspire a proactive safety mindset.
• Oversee protocols, conduct worksite inspections, and collaborate with the safety team to reinforce a strong safety culture.
• Provide leadership to address site challenges and unforeseen obstacles while maintaining safety.
• Train foremen and laborers on proper fence installation techniques and other relevant field procedures.
• Ensure all field staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge, particularly regarding equipment operation, installation standards, and field reporting.
• Assist in the development of and implementation of ongoing training programs for field personnel to enhance performance, safety, and create future competent leadership within the business.
• Actively identify production/cost issues and coach/develop supervisors and foremen.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on teamwork and collaboration.
• Implement change management strategies as the company grows and innovates.
• Oversee on-site equipment care, including tracking, maintenance, and proper usage of tools and machinery.
• Ensure equipment and trucks are well-maintained and available for use at job sites as needed.
• Monitor the condition of field equipment, coordinating repairs and replacements to minimize downtime.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, site managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Act as the project primary point of contact for field-related issues, ensuring client expectations are met.
• Communicate regularly with office and project staff to ensure alignment between field operations, corporate, and client requirements.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of construction and fence installation techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in project management tools and reporting systems.
• 5+ years of experience in field operations, preferably in the construction or fencing industry.
• High School Degree required; associate or bachelor's degree in construction or related field preferred.
• Proven track record of managing field teams and overseeing projects.
• Experience with safety protocols and training, including OSHA compliance.
• Strong understanding of equipment and tool maintenance.
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to travel extensively (up to 85%) to job sites across multiple states.  
• Proficiency in project management software is a plus.
• Highly analytical with exceptional problem-solving skills and a drive to find creative and effective solutions to challenges with the ability to grasp new processes, procedures, data, and expectations quickly.

Ability to:

• Lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher
• Push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
• Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity)
• Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
• Operate two-handed tools and equipment

Continuously - Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements, Bending/Stooping.

Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Digging, Operating Power Tools.

Occasionally - Driving, Climbing, Reaching Overhead.

Rarely - Sitting, Welding.

Never - Confined Spaces

Comments: You should expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions.

Continuously - Outdoor work

Occasionally - Noise Levels

Frequently - Extreme Temperatures

Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues

Never - Confined Spaces

Comments: You should expect variability based on regional weather patterns. Personal protective equipment is required to be worn by OSHA and ANSI.

Equipment may include:

• Company trucks, trailers, and ATVs
• Hand tools and power tools (hammers, pliers, drills, saws, grinders)
• Power-driven augers and post-hole digging equipment
• Tampers, post drivers, and concrete mixing tools
• Wire stretchers, cutters, and fencing installation tools
• Welding equipment (when qualified and required)
• Gates, posts, rails, wire, and fencing materials
• Traffic control devices (cones, signage)
• Personal protective equipment (hard hat, gloves, eye and hearing protection)
• Tablets and communication devices

Non-Union Benefits:

• Competitive pay $92,500 - $120,000 anually
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid training and industry certifications
• Health, dental, vision & HSA options
• 401(k) +
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued.

High Country Fence is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. High Country Fence prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. High Country Fence's practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

En High Country Fence, somos mas que una empresa de cercas - somos un equipo que construye barreras fuertes y carreras aun mas fuertes. Como proveedor confiable de servicios de instalacion de cercas de calidad, creemos que cada persona en nuestro equipo importa. Cuando se une a High Country Fence, no solo acepta un trabajo - esta invirtiendo en su futuro.

• Disfrute del aire libre mientras trabaja en la naturaleza, no detras de un escritorio!
• Impulse su carrera con nosotros - priorizamos la capacitacion y las promociones internas!
• Unase a un equipo dinamico que promueve la seguridad, valora sus comentarios y fomenta un fuerte sentido de camaraderia!
• Construya su futuro con nuestro excelente Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP)!

Gerente de Operaciones de Campo es responsable de supervisar las operaciones de campo en multiples proyectos, garantizando eficiencia, seguridad y cumplimiento de los estandares de la empresa en cada proyecto.

• Supervisar la ejecucion diaria de los proyectos para garantizar eficiencia, seguridad y cumplimiento de los estandares de la empresa.
• Desarrollar y hacer cumplir politicas, procedimientos y mejores practicas para mejorar la seguridad, el rendimiento del proyecto, la utilizacion de recursos y la rentabilidad general.
• Fortalecer la adherencia del equipo de campo y los capataces a los cronogramas del proyecto y los hitos planificados.
• Colaborar con el liderazgo de campo y oficina para reforzar la responsabilidad e implementar estrategias de disciplina en el cronograma.
• Trabajar estrechamente con el Director de Operaciones de Campo para garantizar una coordinacion fluida entre las operaciones de campo y la gestion de proyectos.
• Fomentar la alineacion entre los equipos de campo, el capataz general y los gerentes de proyectos para mejorar la eficiencia y mitigar los riesgos.
• Supervisar todos los proyectos de campo desde el inicio hasta su finalizacion, asegurando que el trabajo se realice de acuerdo con las especificaciones y dentro del presupuesto.
• Coordinar las actividades de construccion y supervisar a todo el personal de campo, incluidos capataces y trabajadores.
• Monitorear el progreso de los proyectos, realizar seguimiento de la produccion y asegurar el cumplimiento de los cronogramas de construccion.
• Garantizar el control de calidad en todos los proyectos y gestionar los cierres de proyectos en coordinacion con el equipo del proyecto.
• Coordinar las localizaciones de servicios publicos con los miembros del equipo.
• Responsable de la logistica de las operaciones de campo, incluidos, entre otros, materiales, equipos y mano de obra.
• Trabajar estrechamente con el gerente de proyecto en la programacion, la asignacion de recursos y la resolucion de problemas.
• Comunicarse regularmente con los gerentes del sitio del cliente y los gerentes de proyecto sobre la programacion, el progreso y cualquier problema en el sitio.
• Asistir con la planificacion previa a la construccion, incluidas las licitaciones y la programacion.
• Desarrollar e implementar estrategias operativas para optimizar la eficiencia, el rendimiento y la rentabilidad del proyecto.
• Monitorear el rendimiento de produccion diario y garantizar el seguimiento preciso de gastos, presupuestos y pronosticos.
• Supervisar eficazmente la gestion de los recursos de mano de obra, equipos y materiales para prevenir retrasos en el proyecto y cargas de trabajo ciclicas.
• Optimizar el despliegue de recursos para mantener el impulso del proyecto y cumplir los cronogramas.
• Identificar problemas de produccion/costos y brindar orientacion para abordarlos y desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo en el equipo.
• Analizar las tendencias de la industria e identificar oportunidades de mejora operativa para apoyar el crecimiento a largo plazo de la empresa.
• Implementar y hacer cumplir todos los protocolos de seguridad en el campo...