About the role

  • Operations Manager overseeing field execution and subcontractor management for water treatment projects. Responsible for project execution, safety, and quality benchmarks.

Responsibilities

  • Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and client briefings as Sentinel’s operational representative
  • Review scopes of work with Business Development, Engineering, and Product teams
  • Provide input on labor, equipment, logistics, and operational risk in support of proposals
  • Oversee field installation of polymer and steel vessels, pilot treatment units, and complete systems
  • Manage on-site service work such as GAC/IX changeouts, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Ensure projects meet all safety standards, timeline expectations, and Sentinel quality benchmarks
  • Select and manage subcontractors for mechanical, electrical, and civil scopes
  • Coordinate service partners to meet project-specific requirements
  • Verify subcontractor compliance with safety, schedule, and performance expectations
  • Develop SOPs for installations, media changeouts, and maintenance services
  • Implement process improvements across logistics, readiness, and field resourcing
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including job profitability, safety, and execution speed
  • Partner with Engineering and Product Management to ensure field feedback drives improvements
  • Coordinate with Business Development to support customer engagement and planning
  • Communicate project status and risks directly with Sentinel leadership

Requirements

  • 5+ years in field operations, water treatment, construction management, or industrial equipment installation
  • Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and service crews
  • Ability to travel nationally up to 70% based on project needs
  • Strong communication and coordination skills in customer-facing environments
  • Familiarity with reading technical drawings and managing site logistics
  • Proven safety leadership on job sites
  • Experience with GAC/IX changeouts, water treatment systems, or modular skids
  • Previous pre-bid attendance and proposal collaboration
  • Knowledge of polymer or steel pressure vessels, pilot systems, or environmental services
  • OSHA 30 or other safety certifications

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401k with a company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Employee Referral Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits Offered

Job title

Operations Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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