Field Operations Manager - Solar

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Operations Manager to lead field execution across multiple utility-scale and commercial solar projects. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing site operations, workforce planning, project execution, safety, quality, productivity, and resource coordination while ensuring successful project delivery from mobilization through closeout.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in solar construction management, a proven ability to lead field teams across multiple projects, and the leadership skills necessary to develop site personnel, drive accountability, and maintain consistent operating standards throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Operations

• Provide leadership and support to Site Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and field leadership teams.
• Oversee day-to-day execution across multiple active solar construction projects.
• Establish and maintain consistent field operating standards related to safety, quality, production, reporting, and housekeeping.
• Conduct regular site visits, field audits, and operational reviews to evaluate project performance and compliance.
• Hold project teams accountable for meeting schedule, quality, safety, and productivity expectations.

Workforce Planning & Team Development

• Forecast manpower requirements and coordinate labor allocation across projects.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and developing field leadership personnel.
• Mentor and develop Site Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to strengthen organizational leadership capabilities.
• Support training programs and implementation of standardized work practices across field operations.

Project Planning & Execution

• Support preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, site investigations, and execution strategy development.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and planning sessions to align scope, schedule, staffing, logistics, and execution plans.
• Review project schedules and provide field-driven feedback to support successful execution.
• Assist project teams with sequencing, logistics planning, material coordination, and resolution of field constraints.
• Support recovery planning when project conditions impact schedule performance.

Customer & Stakeholder Coordination

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Serve as a key operational resource for resolving project challenges and maintaining project alignment.

Safety & Quality

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all project sites.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, environmental requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor field quality and installation standards through audits and site reviews.
• Support commissioning activities, QA/QC efforts, and project closeout processes.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 7–10+ years of construction field experience with progressively increasing supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years of solar construction experience preferred, including utility-scale, commercial, industrial, or community solar projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects, coordinating resources, forecasting manpower needs, and leading field teams.
• Strong knowledge of solar construction means and methods, including civil, mechanical, electrical, commissioning, and related project activities.
• Experience working with subcontractors, suppliers, project managers, owners, inspectors, and customer representatives.
• Strong understanding of construction safety programs, labor productivity tracking, project documentation, and daily reporting.
• Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, schedules, scopes of work, and constructability concerns.
• Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% based on project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Experience with utility-scale solar projects.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), SCADA systems, medium-voltage systems, or substation interfaces.
• Experience developing field leaders, training programs, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of labor productivity tracking, cost coding, schedule management, and construction financial awareness.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.