Manager, Field Operations

ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline of solar with integrated storage will generate enough dispatchable power to serve more than 10 million Americans, day and night. Backed by strategic investment from KKR and EIG, and building on more than a decade of industry leadership, Avantus is growing its position as an independent power producer, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions to 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• 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  

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