Field Manager: Solar/Construction Lead, Safety & Quality

Solar Alternatives; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & ;

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Solar Alternatives is seeking a Field Manager to lead daily field execution across Commercial, Residential, and Service teams in New Orleans. You will ensure crews are prepared, safe, productive, and delivering quality work while being held accountable.

Responsibilities include safety walkthroughs, coordinating materials, supervising on-site, and reporting progress to project managers. Travel to multiple job sites is required; a strong background in solar and NEC is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in solar, electrical, or construction field work.
• At least 2+ years of crew leadership experience.
• Knowledge of PV, storage and NEC applications for solar systems.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; willing to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field execution across Commercial, Residential, and Service.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity on every job.
• Coordinate crews, materials, and plans before and during work.
• Monitor budgets, man-hours, and admin tasks for accuracy.
• Maintain on-site documentation, photos, QA records, and reports.
• Lead safety meetings and communicate risks to PM.
• Collaborate with GCs, inspectors, and subs to meet standards.
• Rebalance crews in real time based on skills, weather, and changes.
• Drive punctuality and field discipline; manage time-tracking compliance.

Skills

Field experience

PV/Storage knowledge

NEC knowledge

OSHA 10

Leadership

Vehicle operation

Education

Journeyman/Master Electrician

NABCEP certification

Tools

FieldPulse

Buildertrend

Job description

Solar Alternatives is seeking a Field Manager to lead daily field execution across Commercial, Residential, and Service teams in New Orleans. You will ensure crews are prepared, safe, productive, and delivering quality work while being held accountable.

Responsibilities include safety walkthroughs, coordinating materials, supervising on-site, and reporting progress to project managers. Travel to multiple job sites is required; a strong background in solar and NEC is essential.