Field Operations Leader - Solar Projects & Safety

NextPower; Comunidad de Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Expense reimbursement

Leadership development and continuing-

Safety equipment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

NextPower is seeking a Field Operations Manager to lead its field operations across multiple construction sites. You will drive project execution, safety, and customer satisfaction while mentoring Construction Managers and coordinating with engineering, procurement, and project teams.

The role requires extensive field leadership experience in utility-scale solar or renewable energy, fluency in English and Spanish, and the ability to travel up to 100% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Mandatory: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken); other European languages are a plus.
• Minimum 12 years of construction management or field operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading field teams or Construction Managers.
• OSHA 30 certification required (or regional equivalent); First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Construction Management team to deliver best-in-class customer service, technical support, and project execution.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee field construction activities in accordance with project schedules, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and maintain effective communication with customers, EPCs, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate Construction Managers and field personnel.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, and develop succession plans for field staff.
• Serve as the primary field representative for NextPower while building long-term customer relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable EH&S regulations and NextPower safety policies.
• Conduct safety meetings, field audits, quality inspections, and incident investigations.
• Review construction drawings, engineering documents, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Product Development, Sales, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams.
• Support workforce planning, project forecasting, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, KPIs, and field records.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 100% as business needs require.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Field operations

Communication

Strategic planning

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

NextPower is seeking a Field Operations Manager to lead its field operations across multiple construction sites. You will drive project execution, safety, and customer satisfaction while mentoring Construction Managers and coordinating with engineering, procurement, and project teams.

The role requires extensive field leadership experience in utility-scale solar or renewable energy, fluency in English and Spanish, and the ability to travel up to 100% domestically and internationally.