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Field Operations Manager (Solar)
Wanzek Construction
FargoLocation
Fargo
11 hours ago
Posted date
11 hours ago
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Overview

Direct, review and manage daily operations and staff, including all reporting. Monitor processes and budgets to reduce waste and increase efficiency. 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 work across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This position can be remote with regular travel (up to 50%) 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 renewable energy construction experience.

We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business-from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We've built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.

MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities
  • Effectively communicate Wanzek'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 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:
  • ASQ or Wanzek's Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in quality, industrial technology, business management, construction, science or related major or
  • Supervisory experience 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 Wanzek'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

Working Environment:

  • When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
  • This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing
  • Compensation $0-$0 / 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

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

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 is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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JOB SUMMARY
Field Operations Manager (Solar)
Wanzek Construction
Fargo
11 hours ago
N/A
Full-time