Field Operations Manager​/Commissioning, Solar Construction

Mastec Inc is seeking a Field Operations Manager for Solar Construction in Fargo, ND. This remote position involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and optimizing processes and budgets. The role requires travel (50-75%) across the US to job sites, with corporate coverage for meals and lodging. The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work culture, aiming for operational efficiency and innovation in renewable energy projects.
Position: Field Operations Manager (Commissioning, Solar Construction)
Overview Direct, review and manage daily operations and staff, including all reporting. Monitor processes and budgets 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 Details:
You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renew able projects. This position is remote with regular travel (50-75%) to jobs sites. A vehicle allowance will be provided. When travel is required, meals and lodging will be covered on a corporate expense card. Company Overview Mas Tec 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.

Mas Tec Renewables group is part of the Mas Tec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. Mas Tec'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. Responsibilities Administrative Responsibilities Effectively communicate Company beliefs throughout the organization

Promote culture of quality workmanship in the field

Promote and communicate the Company quality policies and procedures

Develop 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 project matrix 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

Manage equipment matrix by supervisor 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:

Complete Performance Evaluations and process all ESRs, Wage Changes and Manpower requests

Evaluate, train, mentor and manage 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

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 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 electrical experience within EPC or similar construction project environments Experience in commissioning

Solar construction project experience preferred Experience in craft construction positions and within Construction Manager job titles 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…