Field Manager Jobs in Washington
Field Manager jobs in Washington are concentrated in Seattle, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities area, where employers like Amazon, Skanska, and Weyerhaeuser maintain active field operations across construction, utilities, and natural resources. Demand is strongest in field managers who specialize in commercial construction, environmental remediation, and infrastructure maintenance, with openings at both the project lead and senior operations level. Washington is among the most active markets in the Pacific Northwest for this role. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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DSHS Nurse Field Manager – Residential Care Services (RCS)
We are in search of a self-motivated, forward-thinking leader to fill a vital regional role in which their passion for partnering with people who need access to long-term services and supports is displayed every day. Within the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA), our Nurse Field Manager will lead and support skilled and collaborative teams and thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Here, high-quality, person-centered service delivery is our mission.
Washington is a national leader in rebalancing long-term care, ensuring vulnerable individuals live safely in licensed and certified residential settings. The Residential Care Services (RCS) division sits at the center of that work. As Nurse Field Manager, you will manage an Assisted Living Facility field unit to ensure efficient, effective, and clinical outcomes are met in accordance with state and federal guidelines and regulations. Over your first 6 to 12 months, your primary accomplishments will be:
- Learning and maintaining current systems that help effectively manage the current workload and
- Continuing to meet Federal and State expectations in execution of regulatory duties.
This is a rare opportunity to stretch and grow as a leader. You will learn to navigate a complex set of variables while shaping the quality of care that touches Washington's most vulnerable adults. This is a full-time opportunity based at the HCLA RCS Region 2 office in Lynnwood, Washington. Expect to work one to two days per week on-site to provide required office coverage.
Some of what you'll do
- Establish, develop, and sustain strong, trusting relationships with your field team, providers, and fellow Field Managers.
- Plan, lead, and organize your unit's master calendar for full inspections, complaint investigations, and quality activities.
- Balance complex variables and utilize your team’s unique understanding of individual providers when developing schedules that fit unit needs and regulatory standards.
- Assess and exercise expert clinical judgment on healthcare findings submitted by staff, serving as a medical resource for allied health managers.
- Proofread and edit team reports to ensure observations are outcome-based, accurate, and written in "plain talk" language.
- Stay continuously up to date with shifting state and federal regulations, as well as the specialized computer programs used to execute your work.
Who should apply?
Professionals with:
- An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
- One of the following education and experience pathways:
- A master’s degree in nursing (preferred) and at least 3 years of leadership experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) setting.
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing and at least 5 years of leadership experience in an LTC setting.
- An associate’s degree in nursing and at least 7 years of leadership experience in an LTC setting.
We are especially interested in applicants with:
- Demonstrated ability to utilize professional communication techniques to foster a safe, inclusive, and listening environment where team opinions are valued.
- Direct experience working with geriatrics, developmental disabilities, mental illness, and long-term care provider frameworks.
- Experience managing and training a professional team of 8 to 15 staff members while navigating collective bargaining agreements.
- Excellent diplomatic skills to interact with the Assistant Attorney General’s office, compliance specialists, and external stakeholders.
Questions?
Please contact the recruiter at jourdan.kovacs@dshs.wa.gov and reference 07763.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
Description
DSHS Nurse Field Manager – Residential Care Services (RCS)
We are in search of a self-motivated, forward-thinking leader to fill a vital regional role in which their passion for partnering with people who need access to long-term services and supports is displayed every day. Within the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA), our Nurse Field Manager will lead and support skilled and collaborative teams and thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Here, high-quality, person-centered service delivery is our mission.
Washington is a national leader in rebalancing long-term care, ensuring vulnerable individuals live safely in licensed and certified residential settings. The Residential Care Services (RCS) division sits at the center of that work. As Nurse Field Manager, you will manage an Assisted Living Facility field unit to ensure efficient, effective, and clinical outcomes are met in accordance with state and federal guidelines and regulations. Over your first 6 to 12 months, your primary accomplishments will be:
- Learning and maintaining current systems that help effectively manage the current workload and
- Continuing to meet Federal and State expectations in execution of regulatory duties.
This is a rare opportunity to stretch and grow as a leader. You will learn to navigate a complex set of variables while shaping the quality of care that touches Washington's most vulnerable adults. This is a full-time opportunity based at the HCLA RCS Region 2 office in Lynnwood, Washington. Expect to work one to two days per week on-site to provide required office coverage.
Some of what you'll do
- Establish, develop, and sustain strong, trusting relationships with your field team, providers, and fellow Field Managers.
- Plan, lead, and organize your unit's master calendar for full inspections, complaint investigations, and quality activities.
- Balance complex variables and utilize your team’s unique understanding of individual providers when developing schedules that fit unit needs and regulatory standards.
- Assess and exercise expert clinical judgment on healthcare findings submitted by staff, serving as a medical resource for allied health managers.
- Proofread and edit team reports to ensure observations are outcome-based, accurate, and written in "plain talk" language.
- Stay continuously up to date with shifting state and federal regulations, as well as the specialized computer programs used to execute your work.
Who should apply?
Professionals with:
- An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
- One of the following education and experience pathways:
- A master’s degree in nursing (preferred) and at least 3 years of leadership experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) setting.
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing and at least 5 years of leadership experience in an LTC setting.
- An associate’s degree in nursing and at least 7 years of leadership experience in an LTC setting.
We are especially interested in applicants with:
- Demonstrated ability to utilize professional communication techniques to foster a safe, inclusive, and listening environment where team opinions are valued.
- Direct experience working with geriatrics, developmental disabilities, mental illness, and long-term care provider frameworks.
- Experience managing and training a professional team of 8 to 15 staff members while navigating collective bargaining agreements.
- Excellent diplomatic skills to interact with the Assistant Attorney General’s office, compliance specialists, and external stakeholders.
Questions?
Please contact the recruiter at jourdan.kovacs@dshs.wa.gov and reference 07763.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Field Manager Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Medical Devices
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field manager jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington Department of Labor and Industries contractor supervisor credential or equivalent field certification
- Five or more years of direct field operations or construction management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage crews, subcontractors, and on-site safety compliance
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera, or Bluebeam
- Valid Washington State driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites
- OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry certification preferred by most employers
Field Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a field manager in Washington?
Most field manager roles in Washington require a combination of a relevant bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, plus several years of hands-on site experience. For roles involving contractor oversight or construction supervision, Washington's Department of Labor and Industries administers the contractor registration and electrical or specialty licensing exams that many employers treat as baseline credentials. Candidates without a degree can qualify through an apprenticeship with a Washington-based trade union or through progressive advancement from a journey-level field position.
Which companies hire field managers in Washington?
Companies currently hiring field managers in Washington include via, Amazon, and Accountable Custodial & Maintenance, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's strong construction, utilities, and natural resources sectors mean large infrastructure contractors and industrial operators are among the most consistent sources of field manager openings in the state.
Which Washington cities have the most field manager jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue have the highest concentration of field manager openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest share through its commercial construction boom and major corporate campuses, while Spokane and the Tri-Cities see steady demand from public infrastructure projects, agricultural operations, and energy facilities in the eastern part of the state.
Are there remote field manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Field manager work is inherently site-dependent, requiring direct oversight of crews, equipment, and physical project conditions. About 42% of field manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be limited to planning, reporting, or multi-site coordination functions that don't require daily on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a field manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a registered apprenticeship with one of Washington's union halls, such as the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters or IBEW Local 46, which place graduates directly into supervised field roles. Large general contractors operating in Washington, including those working on Sound Transit expansion and public works projects, regularly hire assistant field engineers or project coordinators as stepping-stone positions. Building toward a Washington Labor and Industries credential while working in an adjacent role like site safety coordinator or estimating assistant strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to field manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to field manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly through each listing.
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