Manager, Field Operations

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical and dental benefits

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Avantus is seeking a Manager of Field Operations to represent the company on construction projects in California. You will lead field teams, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with EPC contractors and project managers.

This role requires 5+ years in construction management, strong leadership and relationship skills, and up to 75% travel with preferred experience in battery storage and high voltage projects. Competitive benefits and salary are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in construction management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction management roles, civil/structural/electrical focus preferred.
• Experience managing large solar PV construction projects, over 100 MW preferred.
• Ability to manage relationships and communicate across field and corporate teams.
• Travel – 75% of time. Battery storage and high voltage construction experience preferred.
• Commissioning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Avantus in the field on select projects and ensure safety, quality, and company standards.
• Determine workforce needs for supervision on construction projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with on-site workforce and construction management companies.
• Ensure field personnel are briefed on safety, quality, production and company expectations.
• Oversee audits, safety and quality reports, and ensure proper EPC contractor coordination.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on billing and invoicing by EPC contractors.
• Possibly support site visits, inspections, punch lists and reporting.

Skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.

Responsibilities

• The Manager, Field Operations acts as Avantus’s representation in the field. This person is responsible for select projects that go into construction, ensuring that field activities are done properly, and in accordance with safety, quality control, company standards, and company expectations.
• Determines appropriate workforce needed for supervision on construction projects
• Builds and maintains relationships with construction management companies who provide on-site workforce
• Ensures that Avantus field personnel are properly introduced to projects, and aware of Avantus’s expectations on safety, quality, production, and general company standards
• Ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available on-site during visits for representatives of Avantus
• Escalates and reports high urgency issues discovered in the field in a timely manner
• Reviews, provides comments on, and challenges quality control plans, safety plans, and schedules from contractors
• Works with Project Managers to ensure proper billing and invoicing by EPC contractors
• Oversees completion of necessary audits of work performed by EPC contractors, ensuring alignment with contract or approved manuals
• Reviews, comments on, and assesses reports provided by contractors independently or with team (reports include safety reports, quality reports, change orders, etc., depending on the incident at hand)
• Work with owner engineer encompassing site visits, inspections, audits, punch lists, reporting.
• During early stage of projects, works with Developers and Project Managers to provide input, set realistic expectations, and ensure the team is set up for success when construction starts
• Assign work, direct work, coach, develop, and mentor construction management staff that represent Avantus on site
• Review EPC proposals, engineering, and design packages submitted by EPC contractors to ensure optimal constructability
• Ensure proper communication between field operations personnel and project buyers or sponsors
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or similar focus, or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction management roles, with experience in civil, structural, or electrical construction management
• Experience managing large solar PV construction projects, over 100mw preferred
• Understanding of various areas of construction and how they interconnect, such as field work, quality control, safety, and engineering
• Ability to successfully manage relationships and foster open communication with both field and corporate personnel
• Able to communicate politely but strongly, understanding dynamics of chain of command in the field
• Comprehend EPC contract, exhibits and appendixes
• Travel – 75%
• Battery storage construction management and high voltage construction management experience is highly preferred
• Commissioning experience – highly preferred
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• Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching ; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer. The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.
• Pay Range
• $136,083
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• $160,000 USD