Manager, Field Operations

ABOUT AVANTUS Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America’s growing energy demand. ABOUT THE POSITION The Manager, Field   Operations   acts as   Avantus’s   representation in the field. This person   is responsible for   select   projects that go into construction, ensuring that field activities are done properly, and   in accordance with   safety, quality control, company standards, and company expectations.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND 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)   Work 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   Assign work, direct work, coach, develop, and mentor construction management staff that represent Avantus on site   Review EPC proposals, engineering, and design packages submitted by EPC contractors to ensure optimal constructability   Ensure proper communication between field operations personnel and project buyers or sponsors   Other responsibilities as assigned   REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICAT IONS 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%   NICE TO HAVES Battery storage construction management and high voltage construction management experience is highly preferred   Commissioning experience – highly preferred    #LI-Hybrid Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching ;  comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer. The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits. Pay Range $136,083 — $160,098 USD