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Field Operations Manager roles involve overseeing on-the-ground teams, logistics, and service delivery, making them a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in operations, supply chain, industrial engineering, or business. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if eligible) gives you time to demonstrate the organizational and leadership skills these employers value.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Summary: The Field Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at assigned facilities (campus, warehouse, office building or airport), ensuring service excellence, staff development, operational efficiency, and strong client relationships. This role serves as the primary liaison between ABM and client partners, delivering high-quality services in alignment with contract requirements while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management
Compensation: $46,800 annual salary (US Dollars)
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 2PM-10PM* (flexibility required pending business needs)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support frontline employees and supervisors; foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
- Coach and mentor staff to drive performance, professional growth, and compliance with ABM and client policies.
- Recommend staffing levels, assist in hiring and onboarding, and conduct evaluations in partnership with HR.
- Act as the primary contact for clients; build and maintain strong, professional relationships with property management teams and stakeholders.
- Ensure services meet or exceed contract terms, address client feedback, and resolve complaints promptly.
- Promote additional services and identify growth opportunities to increase billable work.
- Oversee daily operations of facility services, parking, valet, and maintenance as applicable.
- Ensure compliance with all ABM processes, safety standards, and quality programs.
- Conduct time studies, site inspections, and implement continuous improvement strategies to optimize performance.
- Coordinate special projects and support implementation of new processes and technologies.
- Prepare, review, and submit operational and financial reports, budgets, payroll records, and cost analysis.
- Identify cost-saving initiatives and support vendor/contractor management.
- Develop and deliver employee training programs focused on safety, operations, and customer service.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Administer disciplinary actions in accordance with company guidelines.
Qualifications & Skills
Required
- 2-3 years of experience in facility, operations, or project management with at least 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
- Strong customer service, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Solid business acumen including budget oversight and cost control.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related technologies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and respond to urgent client needs, including occasional evening/weekend hours.
Preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in union environments.
- Familiarity with different systems required.
About us
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations.
ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.
ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.
ABM directs all applicants to apply at ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Position Summary: The Field Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at assigned facilities (campus, warehouse, office building or airport), ensuring service excellence, staff development, operational efficiency, and strong client relationships. This role serves as the primary liaison between ABM and client partners, delivering high-quality services in alignment with contract requirements while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management
Compensation: $46,800 annual salary (US Dollars)
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 2PM-10PM* (flexibility required pending business needs)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support frontline employees and supervisors; foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
- Coach and mentor staff to drive performance, professional growth, and compliance with ABM and client policies.
- Recommend staffing levels, assist in hiring and onboarding, and conduct evaluations in partnership with HR.
- Act as the primary contact for clients; build and maintain strong, professional relationships with property management teams and stakeholders.
- Ensure services meet or exceed contract terms, address client feedback, and resolve complaints promptly.
- Promote additional services and identify growth opportunities to increase billable work.
- Oversee daily operations of facility services, parking, valet, and maintenance as applicable.
- Ensure compliance with all ABM processes, safety standards, and quality programs.
- Conduct time studies, site inspections, and implement continuous improvement strategies to optimize performance.
- Coordinate special projects and support implementation of new processes and technologies.
- Prepare, review, and submit operational and financial reports, budgets, payroll records, and cost analysis.
- Identify cost-saving initiatives and support vendor/contractor management.
- Develop and deliver employee training programs focused on safety, operations, and customer service.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Administer disciplinary actions in accordance with company guidelines.
Qualifications & Skills
Required
- 2-3 years of experience in facility, operations, or project management with at least 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
- Strong customer service, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Solid business acumen including budget oversight and cost control.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related technologies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and respond to urgent client needs, including occasional evening/weekend hours.
Preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in union environments.
- Familiarity with different systems required.
About us
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations.
ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.
ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.
ABM directs all applicants to apply at ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Operations Manager
Lead with quantifiable operational impact
Field operations roles are results-driven. In your resume and interviews, cite specific metrics: team size managed, cost reductions achieved, or efficiency improvements delivered. Concrete numbers signal the operational maturity employers need before committing to visa sponsorship.
Clarify your OPT authorization timeline upfront
Hiring managers often assume sponsorship is immediate and expensive. Explain that OPT lets you work legally for 12 months, with a potential 24-month STEM extension, giving employers real runway to assess your performance before any H-1B visa decision is required.
Target companies with established field operations at scale
Larger organizations in logistics, utilities, construction, and field services have HR infrastructure to handle visa sponsorship. Mid-to-large employers running multi-site operations are more likely to have sponsored before and understand the process than smaller regional contractors.
Emphasize cross-functional coordination experience
Field Operations Managers bridge logistics, safety, vendors, and executive leadership. Highlighting experience coordinating across teams or geographies shows you can handle the complexity of the role, which directly addresses employer hesitation about sponsoring less-proven candidates.
Address sponsorship directly, not defensively
When asked about work authorization, be straightforward. State your OPT status, your end date, and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Employers respond better to candidates who understand their own situation than to vague answers about being authorized to work.
Use your STEM extension eligibility as a differentiator
If your degree is in engineering, supply chain, or a qualifying STEM field, you may have up to three years of work authorization before H-1B sponsorship becomes necessary. Framing this clearly in applications reduces perceived risk for employers weighing sponsorship decisions.
Field Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Field Operations Managers?
Yes. F-1 students on OPT can work as Field Operations Managers as long as the role is directly related to their field of study. Degrees in operations management, industrial engineering, supply chain, or business administration typically satisfy this requirement. Your role must align with your degree, so review your program description and confirm the connection before accepting an offer.
Does a Field Operations Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree such as industrial engineering, systems engineering, or supply chain management, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension beyond your initial 12-month OPT. The role itself doesn't determine STEM eligibility. Check whether your degree program CIP code appears on the official STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by ICE.
How do I find Field Operations Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches, so it's the most efficient place to find Field Operations Manager roles where employers are open to sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves you from applying to companies that won't move forward once they learn your authorization status, which is a common and frustrating experience for OPT students.
What happens to my OPT if I lose my Field Operations Manager job?
F-1 OPT students have a 90-day unemployment limit, or 150 days with an approved STEM extension. If you lose your position, the clock starts immediately. You'll need to find a new qualifying role before that window closes or risk falling out of status. Notify your DSO promptly when your employment ends and update your SEVIS record. Starting your next job search before the unemployment period runs out is critical.
Do Field Operations Manager employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Many do, particularly large organizations in logistics, utilities, manufacturing, and field services that have recurring hiring needs and established HR processes. However, sponsorship is never guaranteed and depends on the specific employer's policies and your performance during OPT. Using your OPT period to demonstrate measurable operational impact significantly improves your chances of an employer committing to H-1B sponsorship when the time comes.