Field Operations Manager I (Civil, Solar Construction)

CEI Services•Fargo, ND

1d•$125,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

Overview 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: You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewables projects. 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. Company Overview: MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business—from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We’ve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry. MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Solar construction project experience preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
ASQ or Certified Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

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 insure 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
Participate in Performance Evlauations and processing of all ESRs, Wage Changes and Manpower requests
Evaluate, train, mentor all field supervision
Complete performance evaluations for direct reports
Cross-train staff to be able to move between industrial, civil, power, oil and gas, etc.

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