Full-Time

Field Services Manager

Eastern Communications

Eastern Communications

51-200 employees

Mission-critical communications technology and services

Compensation Overview

$75k - $115k/yr

+ Bonus

Yakima, WA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role with base in Yakima, WA; regular on-site days and customer-site visits.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
NetSuite
Forecasting
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in service management, field operations, or technical leadership within Land Mobile Radio, radio frequency, telecommunications, or critical communications industries.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop field service technicians in a fast-paced environment.
  • Expertise in resource management, scheduling, and service forecasting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, engineers, and internal teams.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite for tracking service operations, work orders, and inventory.
  • Bridges technical expertise with operational leadership, ensuring technicians are equipped, supported, and strategically guided to maintain systems.
  • High-level understanding of Land Mobile Radio systems, or the ability to learn quickly, enabling effective leadership in troubleshooting and issue resolution.
  • Proficient in diagnosing system challenges, optimizing configurations, and implementing solutions in collaboration with technicians, engineers, and project managers.
  • Analyzes system test results and technician reports, leveraging team expertise to direct issue resolution and ensure compliance.
  • Oversees system installations and maintenance, ensuring all work meets all requirements.
  • Evaluates service quality and performance, working with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and optimize configurations.
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring teams, ensuring strong technical performance and professional development.
  • Strong decision-making skills, capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Experience with workload forecasting, staffing planning, and technician scheduling.
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset, using data-driven insights to optimize service operations.
Responsibilities
  • Lead mentor, and develop a team of field service technicians, fostering strong performance, professional growth, and safety compliance.
  • Effectively allocate resources to ensure service execution aligns with contractual commitments and customer expectations.
  • Collaborate with project managers, sales teams, engineers, facilities coordinators, and technicians to align service operations with business objectives, efficiency goals, and customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitate discussions with customers, vendors, and internal teams to drive solutions and enhance service delivery.
  • Oversee system configurations, installations, service execution, and contract fulfillment, ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Leverage technical expertise and strategic guidance to drive sales growth and expand service center opportunities.
  • Provide high-level technical direction for diagnosing and resolving complex system issues.
  • Optimize technician scheduling and resource allocation to improve efficiency and minimize service disruptions.
  • Track and analyze service center performance, technician productivity, and customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare reports on contract statuses, operational performance, and service challenges for senior management.
  • Evaluate trends and project outcomes, recommending process improvements.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all service activities and customer interactions.
  • Utilize ERP systems such as NetSuite to track work orders, manage inventory, and analyze service center performance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with Federal agencies or public safety organizations (e.g., police, fire, EMS, emergency management).
  • Project management experience, with proficiency in tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with radio or communications systems, particularly in public safety, utilities, or enterprise environments.
  • Knowledge of two-way radio systems, modern Project 25 radio architecture, local area network infrastructure, and civil processes (including construction, grounding, and electrical systems) as they relate to communications infrastructure.
Eastern Communications

Eastern Communications

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Eastern Communications provides mission-critical communications technology, services, and infrastructure for essential operations. It serves public safety, transportation, and utilities, delivering secure and reliable networks and related services that support critical voice and data communications across critical missions. Its offerings span the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of communications infrastructure to ensure dependable connectivity when it matters most. The company differentiates itself by focusing on end-to-end, reliable solutions tailored to safety-critical and infrastructure-heavy industries, prioritizing uptime, security, and resilience. The goal is to enable safe, efficient, and continuous operations for its customers through robust communications capabilities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1976

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The PMC deal expands Eastern’s Tri-State service footprint and regional account reach.
  • Shared culture and years of collaboration should speed integration and cross-selling.
  • The broader product stack can lift dealer sales nationwide and win upgrade contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Integrating two mission-critical teams can delay service delivery and distract management.
  • Product-channel overlap can create inventory mismatch and weak adoption outside the Tri-State base.
  • Private-equity-backed roll-up execution raises debt, margin, and acquisition slowdown risks.

What makes Eastern Communications unique

  • Eastern combines national distribution with PMC Wireless’s Tri-State public safety expertise.
  • The company sells mission-critical communications for public safety, utilities, and transportation.
  • PMC adds two-way radio, P25 integration, in-building wireless, and vehicle connectivity.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Annual performance review and associated bonus

Paid holidays, vacation and sick days

Ongoing technical training

Advancement opportunities

Company-provided uniforms and safety equipment

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

36%

1 year growth

36%

2 year growth

36%
PR Newswire
Nov 11th, 2025
Eastern Communications Acquires PMC Wireless, Strengthens Tri-State Area Service Presence

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Communications Ltd. ("Eastern"), one of the largest mission critical communications providers in North America, announced today the acquisition of Hazlet, NJ based PMC Wireless ("PMC"), a leading regional public safety communications technology provider

OBI Services
Aug 1st, 2025
Connecting the Future: Eastern Communications Expands to Dipolog City

In line with its mission to bring robust and reliable digital infrastructure to every corner of the nation, Eastern Communications officially launched its services in Dipolog City on July 22, 2025.

Newsbytes.PH
Apr 12th, 2025
Eastern Communications touts new solutions in annual summit

As part of the relaunch, Eastern Communication unveiled the new Titanium Tier for the Link VIP Club, an exclusive community established in 2017, designed to provide personalized customer care tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses.

CityBiz
Jan 8th, 2025
Dunes Point Acquires Eastern Communications Majority

Dunes Point Capital, LP has acquired a majority interest in Eastern Communications, Ltd., a national distributor and service provider for public safety communication devices. The investment, supported by Dunes Point Capital Fund III, LP and co-investors like Partners Capital, positions Eastern for growth. Debt financing was provided by Audax Private Debt, TPG Twin Brook Capital Partners, and Manulife Investment Management. Legal and financial advisors included Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Alvarez & Marsal.

CityBiz
Jan 8th, 2025
Dunes Point Capital Acquires Majority Interest in Eastern Communications

Dunes Point Capital acquires majority interest in Eastern Communications.