General Manager, Field Services

About this role

General Manager, Field Services

We're hiring General Managers to build and lead our field-services operations across their respective regions, with each leader taking ownership of their territory's growth, performance, and success.

This is an opportunity to build and lead a regional field-services business from the ground up. You'll recruit and develop field teams, partner with Business Development to secure initial utility projects, and take full ownership of regional performance, including crew utilization, cost per pole, profitability, and on-time delivery. Your first year will focus on establishing the operation, with a goal of scaling to three or more crews by year two.

Reports to: VP Business Development, Field Services

Reports toVP Business Development, Field Services

LocationRemote within the territory

Field timeRegular field time; truck allowance

EmploymentFull-time, exempt

Join Us

90With a truck and a qCam, a single technician can capture approximately 90 poles per day.

72-hourturnaround from capture to delivery

3+scaling to three or more crews by year two

70%maintaining gross margins of at least 70%

You bring 8+ years in utility field services, line work, pole inspection or distribution engineering, 3+ years leading crews, and the ability to be measured on a number. You know how utilities run their field programs and what it takes to keep technicians working safely and productively on the road.

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What You'll Do

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What we are looking for

8+ years in utility field services, line construction, pole inspection or distribution engineering, including 3+ years leading crews or a field office.

Proven success recruiting, developing, and retaining field technicians while leading multi-crew operations to meet production and performance targets.

Working knowledge of distribution pole inspection programs, utility safety requirements (OSHA 1910.269, utility-specific standards) and joint-use attachments.

Working knowledge of GPS/GNSS positioning, photogrammetric capture, and GIS deliverables, with the ability to train and support field technicians in their application.

Demonstrated experience managing operational budgets, profitability, and crew utilization, with accountability for measurable business results.

Valid driver's licence, clean driving record, ability to pass a utility background check and drug screen, and to work outdoors in all seasons.

Location

Remote within the territory, regular field time; truck allowance. You'll also spend regular time at our San Diego headquarters to work with Engineering and Product and stay aligned with the leadership team. Expect to be in San Diego most quarters.

Employment & Compensation

Full-time, exempt role with:

Base salary $140,000–$200,000 depending on territory scope and experience, plus a monthly truck allowance.

Performance-based profit sharing, including 4% of territory profit and 1% of company-wide Looq Field Services profit, with a company-wide bridge during the territory's initial development phase.

Cash bonuses on major territory build milestones, such as production volume and team growth, and for new utility customers you bring to Looq.

Stock options with a four-year vesting schedule plus annual milestone grants.

Standard Looq benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, remote-work stipend