Field Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Works 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
• Assigns work, directs work, coaches, develops, and mentors construction management staff that represent Avantus on site
• Reviews EPC proposals, engineering, and design packages submitted by EPC contractors to ensure optimal constructability
• Ensures proper communication between field operations personnel and project buyers or sponsors
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• 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%