Field Supervisor

ESCO Security; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCO Security in Ephrata, PA seeks an experienced Field Supervisor to oversee electrical and solar field teams. You will lead, mentor, and schedule crews, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time project delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and coordination with project managers and subcontractors. You will enforce safety protocols, manage performance, and foster professional development within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Foreman on electrical and solar projects.
• Proven experience with solar systems and racking (roof/ground).
• Knowledge of NEC regulations and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team, fostering a culture rooted in CORE values.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Contractors to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Enforce safety measures and timekeeping; administer discipline when needed.
• Develop Foremen and train teams on install procedures, policies, quality, and production.
• Coach and resolve conflicts; monitor performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Foreman leadership

Safety management

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Electrical license preferred

Job description

Description

The Field Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision of assigned field team members in all matters pertaining to performance and activity.

Core Objectives

• Maintain a positive work environment.
• Provide coaching and instruction.
• Communicate for team alignment and engagement.
• Encourage safe working practices and behaviors.
• Manage and track employee activities.
• Enforce disciplinary actions when necessary.

Tasks / Duties / Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team, fostering a culture rooted in our CORE values:
• Collaboration with Project Managers
• Creating Accountability
• Giving and earning respect
• Operating in Excellence
• Foster a positive work culture that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and professional development.
• Advocate and reinforce safety measures, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and regulations.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion safety measures, promoting a safety-first culture, and ensuring that all team members adhere to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to maintain compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Disciplinary Actions:

• Implement and enforce company policies and procedures, addressing misconduct or policy violations promptly and fairly.
• Handle disciplinary actions such as verbal warnings, written warnings, and performance improvement plans (PIPs) when required, ensuring consistency and adherence to company guidelines.
• Conduct investigations into alleged violations, maintaining confidentiality and fairness throughout the process.
• Collaborate with HR to handle more serious issues, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and company protocols.

Professionalism & Ethics:

• Set and uphold high standards of professionalism, ethical behavior, and integrity within the team and the organization.
• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism in demeanor, communication, and decision-making.

Performance Management:

• Monitor team performance, providing constructive feedback, and coaching to address areas of improvement.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, setting goals, and identifying opportunities for growth.

Conflict Resolution:

• Mediate conflicts within the team, addressing interpersonal issues professionally and impartially.
• Encourage open communication and create a platform for conflict resolution among team members.

Foreman Development:

• Immediate supervision of the Foreman’s responsibilities:
• Quality control of installation
• Enforce crew start times and management of lunches, including accurate timekeeping
• Enforce strong culture of Safety. Support Safety Huddles
• Ordering and returning material (Frequency)
• Vehicle and trailer organization
• Teach Foreman how to interact and professionally communicate with General Contractors, Subcontractors and fellow trades in regard to handlings of issues and concerns
• Inspection process throughout job. Train Foreman to actively schedule the detailed 3-week labor and equipment needs and any future long-term labor needs for confirmed projects up to and including tentative dates
• Train Foreman on project close out documents
• Train Foreman on the monthly percent complete report
• Train Foreman on Change Order procedures/completion
• Enforce professional employee appearance
• Provide and/or arrange training on technology and/or application-based systems
• Participate in evaluations, relaying accurate details and within established timelines.

Other:

• Assist in weekly scheduling
• Approve direct reports time weekly
• Enforce standard policies and procedures, up to and including Health & Safety guidelines.
• Assist Foremen, Superintendents with goal setting & production tracking. Finding ways to help Foreman save labor hours on their projects
• Assist with training and developing team members with proper install procedures, company policies, quality and production
• Be the eyes and ears for the Project Manager about controlling costs up to and including material and labor hours.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the team.
• Document crew member incidents and behaviors related to policy violations and disciplinary action; report to Office staff appropriately and timely.

Requirements

Skill / Ability / Attribute Requirements

• Confident and proven work-ethic
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent Decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility - Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines promptly and efficiently through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines and elicit cooperation from upper management, clients, and other departments
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
• Ability to contribute and engage conflict resolution
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Effective Customer service skills
• Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with MS Office
• Ability to read, interpret and understand construction drawings and schematics

Education / Experience / Certification Requirements

• Experienced Electrical & Solar Foreman with positive history of successful projects
• Vast experience with different types of solar systems and racking systems (Roof / Ground / etc)
• Experience with different types of Electrical Construction (New Construction/Remodel/Service)
• Experience working both independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations
• Proven experience understanding and implementing NEC Code regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• State or local electrical license preferred