Field Manager Jobs in Louisiana
Field Manager jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette, where energy, construction, and utility industries keep steady demand for professionals at the supervisor, project lead, and senior field operations level. Companies with deep roots in the state like Entergy, Turner Industries, and Jacobs Engineering regularly post field manager openings tied to petrochemical facilities, infrastructure projects, and industrial maintenance. The most in-demand specialties are energy and pipeline operations, heavy civil construction, and utility field services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Overview:
The Fleet Field Services Manager – Pipeline leads field fleet service for Primoris Pipeline projects. The role manages the field mechanics, service writers and parts personnel who keep heavy equipment and rolling stock running on mainline spreads, across both union and non-union work.
Fleet's customer is operations. This manager is the go-to fleet leader on the right-of-way: keep the spread running, safely, and spend every dollar like it's our own.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Field service on pipeline spreads
- Manage day-to-day field fleet service on mainline pipeline spreads, from mobilization through demob.
- Plan mechanic coverage, service trucks, lube/fuel support and parts for each spread based on the equipment spread and schedule.
- Lead repairs on pipeline equipment: side booms/pipelayers, excavators, dozers, bending machines, welding rigs, ditchers/trenchers, padding machines, vacuum lifts, HDD support equipment and tracked carriers.
- Oversee rolling stock repair: pickups, service and mechanic trucks, welding trucks, stringing trucks, tractors, lowboys and pipe trailers.
- Respond to breakdowns quickly and make repair-in-place, swap-out or rental calls to keep production moving.
- Make sure preventive maintenance is completed on schedule in the field, using PM stats from the Sr Service Manager, PM Compliance.
Union and Non-Union Work
- Staff and manage mechanics under applicable union agreements (e.g. Operating Engineers/pipeline agreements) and on non-union projects.
- Follow jurisdiction, work rules, call-out, overtime and reporting requirements for each agreement.
- Work with union stewards, labor relations and project leadership to resolve issues fairly and keep work moving.
Service Writing and Parts
- Make sure service writers open, update and close work orders accurately with labor, parts and meter hours.
- Make sure parts personnel stock the right field inventory and order parts through the Gearflow process, working with the Segment Parts Coordinator.
- Track field repair costs, vendor work and warranty claims.
Operations Partnership
- Work daily with spread superintendents, equipment superintendents and project managers on equipment needs.
- Attend project kickoffs and daily/weekly meetings to plan fleet support ahead of the work.
- Communicate equipment status, downtime and repair timelines clearly to operations.
Safety, Compliance, and People
- Enforce Primoris safety rules, PPE, lockout/tagout and safe work practices on the right-of-way.
- Make sure equipment and rolling stock meet DOT, OSHA, EPA and customer requirements; keep inspection records current.
- Hire, train, coach and evaluate field fleet personnel; build a team that wants to work here.
- Report KPIs and status to the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.
- Direct reports: field mechanics, service writers and parts personnel assigned to Pipeline field services.
- Supervises crews across multiple spreads and both union and non-union projects at the same time.
- Has authority to hire, train, discipline and recommend termination, consistent with Primoris HR policy and applicable labor agreements.
Qualifications:
Education and Certifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training in diesel or heavy equipment technology preferred.
- ASE, OEM (CAT, John Deere, Komatsu, etc.) or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
- OSHA 30 preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) and safety training (e.g. Veriforce) a plus.
Experience
- 7+ years of heavy equipment repair experience.
- Rolling stock repair experience (light- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers).
- Experience supporting mainline pipeline construction, including spread-level equipment.
- 3+ years supervising mechanics, service writers or parts personnel.
- Experience working with both union and non-union workforces.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, undercarriage, electrical and Tier 4 emissions systems.
- Working knowledge of side booms, pipelayers and other mainline pipeline equipment.
- Understanding of union agreements, jurisdiction and work rules on pipeline projects.
- Ability to multitask and manage several spreads, crews and priorities at once.
- Fast, sound decision-making under production pressure.
- Comfortable with work order systems, telematics, Microsoft Office and mobile tools.
- Clear communicator with operations, mechanics and union representatives.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Physical Demands, Travel and Work Environment:
- Travel: 80%, including overnight and extended stays at remote pipeline spreads; travel by vehicle and air.
- Lifting: Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to stand, walk uneven right-of-way, climb onto equipment, kneel and crawl for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, mud and dust.
- Exposure to heavy moving equipment, noise, fumes and open trench; required PPE must be worn at all times.
- Long days and extended work schedules typical of pipeline construction; available for after-hours breakdowns.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check and DOT physical (if applicable), and comply with Primoris and customer safety and drug & alcohol policies.
Success Measures
Success looks like pipeline equipment that's ready when the spread needs it, at a cost we'd pay if it were our own money.
- Safety - Recordable and lost-time incidents for Pipeline field fleet personnel
- Equipment availability - % of spread equipment ready to work when scheduled
- Breakdown response time - Hours from call to mechanic on site
- PM completion - % of field PMs completed on schedule
- Work order accuracy - Work orders closed with complete labor, parts and hours
- Repair cost - Field repair cost per machine hour vs. budget
- Operations satisfaction - Feedback from spread and project leadership
- Targets to be set with the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.
Company Overview:
Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation.Benefits:
Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
Pet coverage for your furry friends.
Legal assistance coverage.
Award-winning safety programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, 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 characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Overview:
The Fleet Field Services Manager – Pipeline leads field fleet service for Primoris Pipeline projects. The role manages the field mechanics, service writers and parts personnel who keep heavy equipment and rolling stock running on mainline spreads, across both union and non-union work.
Fleet's customer is operations. This manager is the go-to fleet leader on the right-of-way: keep the spread running, safely, and spend every dollar like it's our own.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Field service on pipeline spreads
- Manage day-to-day field fleet service on mainline pipeline spreads, from mobilization through demob.
- Plan mechanic coverage, service trucks, lube/fuel support and parts for each spread based on the equipment spread and schedule.
- Lead repairs on pipeline equipment: side booms/pipelayers, excavators, dozers, bending machines, welding rigs, ditchers/trenchers, padding machines, vacuum lifts, HDD support equipment and tracked carriers.
- Oversee rolling stock repair: pickups, service and mechanic trucks, welding trucks, stringing trucks, tractors, lowboys and pipe trailers.
- Respond to breakdowns quickly and make repair-in-place, swap-out or rental calls to keep production moving.
- Make sure preventive maintenance is completed on schedule in the field, using PM stats from the Sr Service Manager, PM Compliance.
Union and Non-Union Work
- Staff and manage mechanics under applicable union agreements (e.g. Operating Engineers/pipeline agreements) and on non-union projects.
- Follow jurisdiction, work rules, call-out, overtime and reporting requirements for each agreement.
- Work with union stewards, labor relations and project leadership to resolve issues fairly and keep work moving.
Service Writing and Parts
- Make sure service writers open, update and close work orders accurately with labor, parts and meter hours.
- Make sure parts personnel stock the right field inventory and order parts through the Gearflow process, working with the Segment Parts Coordinator.
- Track field repair costs, vendor work and warranty claims.
Operations Partnership
- Work daily with spread superintendents, equipment superintendents and project managers on equipment needs.
- Attend project kickoffs and daily/weekly meetings to plan fleet support ahead of the work.
- Communicate equipment status, downtime and repair timelines clearly to operations.
Safety, Compliance, and People
- Enforce Primoris safety rules, PPE, lockout/tagout and safe work practices on the right-of-way.
- Make sure equipment and rolling stock meet DOT, OSHA, EPA and customer requirements; keep inspection records current.
- Hire, train, coach and evaluate field fleet personnel; build a team that wants to work here.
- Report KPIs and status to the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.
- Direct reports: field mechanics, service writers and parts personnel assigned to Pipeline field services.
- Supervises crews across multiple spreads and both union and non-union projects at the same time.
- Has authority to hire, train, discipline and recommend termination, consistent with Primoris HR policy and applicable labor agreements.
Qualifications:
Education and Certifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training in diesel or heavy equipment technology preferred.
- ASE, OEM (CAT, John Deere, Komatsu, etc.) or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
- OSHA 30 preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) and safety training (e.g. Veriforce) a plus.
Experience
- 7+ years of heavy equipment repair experience.
- Rolling stock repair experience (light- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers).
- Experience supporting mainline pipeline construction, including spread-level equipment.
- 3+ years supervising mechanics, service writers or parts personnel.
- Experience working with both union and non-union workforces.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, undercarriage, electrical and Tier 4 emissions systems.
- Working knowledge of side booms, pipelayers and other mainline pipeline equipment.
- Understanding of union agreements, jurisdiction and work rules on pipeline projects.
- Ability to multitask and manage several spreads, crews and priorities at once.
- Fast, sound decision-making under production pressure.
- Comfortable with work order systems, telematics, Microsoft Office and mobile tools.
- Clear communicator with operations, mechanics and union representatives.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Physical Demands, Travel and Work Environment:
- Travel: 80%, including overnight and extended stays at remote pipeline spreads; travel by vehicle and air.
- Lifting: Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to stand, walk uneven right-of-way, climb onto equipment, kneel and crawl for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, mud and dust.
- Exposure to heavy moving equipment, noise, fumes and open trench; required PPE must be worn at all times.
- Long days and extended work schedules typical of pipeline construction; available for after-hours breakdowns.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check and DOT physical (if applicable), and comply with Primoris and customer safety and drug & alcohol policies.
Success Measures
Success looks like pipeline equipment that's ready when the spread needs it, at a cost we'd pay if it were our own money.
- Safety - Recordable and lost-time incidents for Pipeline field fleet personnel
- Equipment availability - % of spread equipment ready to work when scheduled
- Breakdown response time - Hours from call to mechanic on site
- PM completion - % of field PMs completed on schedule
- Work order accuracy - Work orders closed with complete labor, parts and hours
- Repair cost - Field repair cost per machine hour vs. budget
- Operations satisfaction - Feedback from spread and project leadership
- Targets to be set with the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.
Company Overview:
Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation.Benefits:
Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
Pet coverage for your furry friends.
Legal assistance coverage.
Award-winning safety programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, 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 characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field manager jobs across Louisiana.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of field operations or project supervision experience
- Familiarity with Louisiana safety regulations and OSHA standards for industrial worksites
- Demonstrated ability to manage crews, subcontractors, and on-site scheduling
- Proficiency with project management software and field reporting tools
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites across the region
Field Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a field manager in Louisiana?
Most field managers in Louisiana move into the role after several years in frontline or supervisory positions in construction, energy, or utilities. Louisiana does not require a single state-issued field manager license, but roles in electrical, mechanical, or plumbing oversight often require workers on the team to hold Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors credentials. A degree in construction management or engineering strengthens candidacy, and industry certifications like OSHA 30 are widely expected.
Which companies hire field managers in Louisiana?
Louisiana field manager roles are posted by CVS Health, RNGD, and AbbVie and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Louisiana's concentration of petrochemical plants, offshore infrastructure, and large-scale civil projects means industrial and energy contractors account for a significant share of the openings statewide.
Which Louisiana cities have the most field manager jobs?
Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Harvey have the most field manager openings in Louisiana. New Orleans and Baton Rouge drive volume through large infrastructure, utility, and commercial construction activity, while Lafayette anchors the Acadiana energy corridor, where upstream and downstream oil and gas employers keep a consistent need for experienced field operations leaders.
Are there remote field manager jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Field manager roles are inherently on-site positions that require direct supervision of crews, equipment, and worksites. About 57% of field manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve project coordination, reporting, or administrative oversight rather than hands-on field supervision.
How can I get hired as a field manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a crew lead, foreman, or field technician role with a Louisiana contractor or utility company. Large employers like Turner Industries and Entergy hire field coordinators and assistant project supervisors as developmental roles for candidates without full management experience. Earning an OSHA 30 certification and completing a Louisiana community college program in construction technology or industrial supervision makes a candidate more competitive for that first step up.
Where can I find and apply to field manager jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to field manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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