Field Operations Manager I (Civil, Solar Construction)
Location
United States
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
$125K - $155K / year
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
Review and coach site leadership on management of daily operations and staff, including reporting. Monitor processes and budgets to identify opportunity to reduce waste and increase efficiency. Develop a workforce plan to align the needs and priorities of projects and to identify and develop key employees.
Location & Travel:
- This position is remote with regular travel (50-75%) to job sites.
- A vehicle allowance will be provided.
- When travel is required, travel expenses including meals and lodging will be covered on a corporate expense card.
Responsibilities
- Effectively communicate Company’s beliefs throughout the organization.
- Promote culture of quality workmanship in the field.
- Promote and communicate the Company quality policies and procedures.
- Develop and enhance operational policies and procedures for maximizing safety, performance and profitability.
- Participate and/or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
- Monitor key metrics and develop operational strategies for profitability.
- Develop crew and equipment planners with the Project Management Team.
- Manage budget and coordinate materials to ensure ongoing operations are equipped and staffed.
- Establish, communicate, and evaluate progress towards field goals and benchmarks.
- Resolve all issues and concerns relating to field office operations.
- Work with Project Management Team on salary, allowances, payments, etc.
- Develop best practices and standard tools to use to continuously improve operational efficiency.
- Streamline all field office operational, functional and administrative systems and ensure they are in compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Develop workforce plan with Project Management Team for each project to include the general labor needs, supervisors, site management and equipment necessary for each project, as well as identify key employees and training needs that can be tied to SMART goals.
- Monitor and manage field office expenses with assigned budget.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of required field reporting.
- Coach management on equipment planners to ensure accountability for equipment.
- Oversee HR related procedures including recruitment, promotions, transfers, termination and salary negotiations.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigations and drive closure of accompanying action items.
- Provide feedback and performance related discussions to staff.
Training
- Participate in Performance Evaluations and processing of all ESRs, Wage Changes and Manpower requests.
- Evaluate, train, mentor all field supervision.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Complete performance evaluations for direct reports.
- Cross-train staff to be able to move between industrial, civil, power, oil and gas, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in quality, industrial technology, business management, construction, science or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong civil experience within EPC or similar construction project environments, previous experience in Construction Manager job titles is preferred.
- Experience working with craft construction crews and construction managers.
- Solar construction project experience preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- ASQ or Certified Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Company's Zero Injury principles.
- Apply principles of quality, lean kaizen and continuous improvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations.
- Write reports, technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, business correspondence and document quality related issues and activities.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public.
- Effectively communicate and develop positive working relationships with the owner, owner's representative, and the Company's site supervision, in order to facilitate the quality objectives.
- Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, statistics and geometry.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Working Environment
- When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
Benefits
- Compensation $125,000-$155,000 / year + annual bonus, commensurate with experience.
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance.
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
- Group legal plan.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in quality, industrial technology, business management, construction, science or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong civil experience within EPC or similar construction project environments, previous experience in Construction Manager job titles is preferred.
- Experience working with craft construction crews and construction managers.
- Solar construction project experience preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- ASQ or Certified Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Company's Zero Injury principles.
- Apply principles of quality, lean kaizen and continuous improvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations.
- Write reports, technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, business correspondence and document quality related issues and activities.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public.
- Effectively communicate and develop positive working relationships with the owner, owner's representative, and the Company's site supervision, in order to facilitate the quality objectives.
- Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, statistics and geometry.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Working Environment
- When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
Benefits
- Compensation $125,000-$155,000 / year + annual bonus, commensurate with experience.
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance.
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
- Group legal plan.
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