Field Operations Manager (Commissioning)

Field Operations Manager

The Field Operations Manager will direct, review and manage daily operations and staff, including all reporting. The Manager will monitor processes and budgets to reduce waste and increase efficiency. Additionally, they will develop a workforce plan to align the needs and priorities of projects and to identify and develop key employees.

Location & Travel Details: You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This position is remote with regular travel (50-75%) to job sites. A vehicle allowance will be provided. When travel is required, meals and lodging will be covered on a corporate expense card.

Company Overview

MasTec 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, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry. The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate Company 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 use to continuously improve operational efficiency
• Streamline all field office operational, functional and administrative systems and insure they are in compliance with local laws and regulations
• Develop workforce plan with Project Management Team for each project to include the general labor needs, supervisors, site management and equipment necessary for each project, as well as 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

Training

• Complete Performance Evaluations and process all ESRs, Wage Changes and Manpower requests
• Evaluate, train, mentor and manage all field supervision

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in quality, industrial technology, business management, construction, science or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong electrical experience within EPC or similar construction project environments
• Experience in commissioning
• Solar construction project experience preferred
• Experience in craft construction positions and within Construction Manager job titles preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• ASQ or Certified Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Company's Zero Injury principles
• Apply principles of quality, lean kaizen and continuous improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations
• Write reports, technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, business correspondence and document quality related issues and activities
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public
• Effectively communicate and develop positive working relationships with the owner, owner's representative, and the Company's site supervision, in order to facilitate the quality objectives
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, statistics and geometry
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $125,000-$155,000 / year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

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MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It