Job Description:
NextPower is a leading provider of innovative solar installation solutions and high-performance tooling for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Our mission is to empower customers with reliable equipment, exceptional service, and industry-leading expertise that improve safety, quality, and productivity on every job site. Through continuous innovation, customer success, and operational excellence, NextPower continues expanding its presence across global renewable energy markets.
The Field Operations Manager is responsible for leading NextPower's field operations organization to ensure successful project execution, exceptional customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across multiple construction sites. This role provides strategic leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight for Construction Managers, customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with NextPower standards. The Field Operations Manager reports directly to the Senior Manager of Operations and serves as the company's primary field leadership representative.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Construction Management team to deliver best-in-class customer service, technical support, and project execution.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee field construction activities in accordance with project schedules, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Lead project kickoff meetings and maintain effective communication with customers, EPCs, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate Construction Managers and field personnel.
- Establish performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, and develop succession plans for field staff.
- Serve as the primary field representative for NextPower while building long-term customer relationships.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, regional, and site-specific EH&S regulations and NextPower safety policies.
- Conduct safety meetings, field audits, quality inspections, and incident investigations.
- Review construction drawings, engineering documents, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Product Development, Sales, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams.
- Support workforce planning, project forecasting, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, KPIs, and field records.
- Travel domestically and internationally up to 100% as business needs require.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Mandatory: Fluent English and Spanish (written and spoken), other European languages are a plus.
- Minimum 12 years of construction management or field operations experience.
- Minimum 5 years leading field teams or Construction Managers.
- Utility-scale solar or renewable energy experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, electrical schematics, and installation practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.
- OSHA 30 certification required (or regional equivalent); First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
Leadership Competencies
- Customer-focused leadership
- Operational excellence
- Strategic decision making
- Team development and coaching
- Safety leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Budget and resource management
- Continuous improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Change management
Compensation
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, certifications, geographic location, and qualifications. Eligible for performance-based bonuses, travel per diem, and expense reimbursement in accordance with company policy.
Benefits
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Expense reimbursement
- Leadership development and continuing education
- Company-provided safety equipment and technology
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing renewable energy organization
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
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