Field Operations Manager ; high voltage​/substations, renewables construction

Field Operations Manager I (high voltage / substations, renewables construction)

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In this role, you will drive operational excellence and workforce development for high‑voltage and substation work on utility‑scale renewable energy construction projects. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will provide strategic guidance and coaching to site leadership on managing daily operations, staff performance, and reporting. You will oversee processes and budgets to identify opportunities for reducing waste and improving efficiency, develop and implement workforce plans that align project priorities with organizational goals, and identify and cultivate key talent for long‑term success.

You’ll travel across the U.S., helping our team build renewables projects. This position is remote with regular travel (50–75%) to job sites. A vehicle allowance will be provided. When travel is required, travel expenses including meals and lodging will be covered on a corporate expense card.

Mas Tec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News‑Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment.

• Effectively communicate Company’s beliefs throughout the organization.
• Promote culture of quality workmanship in the field.
• Promote and communicate the Company quality policies and procedures.
• Develop operational policies and procedures for maximizing safety, performance and profitability.
• Participate and/or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor key metrics and develop operational strategies for profitability.
• Develop project matrix with the Project Management Team.
• Manage budget and coordinate materials to ensure ongoing operations are equipped and staffed.
• Establish, communicate, and evaluate progress towards field goals and benchmarks.
• Resolve all issues and concerns relating to field office operations.
• Work with Project Management Team on salary, allowances, payments, etc.
• Develop best practices and standard tools to continuously improve operational efficiency.
• Streamline all field office operational, functional and administrative systems and ensure they are in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Develop workforce plan with Project Management Team for each project to include general labor needs, supervisors, site management and equipment necessary for each project, and identify key employees and training needs that can be tied to SMART goals.
• Monitor and manage field office expenses with assigned budget.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of required field reporting.
• Manage equipment matrix by supervisor to ensure accountability for equipment.
• Oversee HR related procedures including recruitment, promotions, transfers, termination and salary negotiations.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigations and drive closure of accompanying action items.
• Provide feedback and performance related discussions to staff.

• Complete performance evaluations and process all ESRs, wage changes and manpower requests.
• Evaluate, train, mentor and manage all field supervision.

• Complete performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Cross‑train staff to be able to move between industrial, civil, power, oil and gas, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in quality, industrial…