Construction Field Manager
Why you want to work here...
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service-learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.
Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware; GRID also works in Nicaragua, Mexico and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 350 and growing!
What it's like at GRID…
At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports the learning, growth, and well-being of all of our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must participate in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.
Why this is a big deal...
Since 2010, GRID Alternatives has worked with tribal communities across the United States to support their renewable energy goals and visions for a sustainable future through tribal-focused programs. The Tribal Program supports tribes in asserting control over their energy resources and focuses on making project implementation feasible by leveraging state and federal programs, philanthropic dollars, and partnerships with other tribes across Indian County while working in alignment to identify, develop, finance and implement solar power projects that meet community needs, including education, hands-on training, and energy cost reductions for tribal members.
Since 2018, the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF), a tribal-led grantmaking program, has partnered with 85+ tribes and 50+ tribal individuals to support renewable energy development, workforce and training, and leadership development goals. The TSAF has provided tribes with access to philanthropic capital through competitive grantmaking and leadership development programs. At its core, TSAF is about more than just regranting; it’s about mobilizing and developing tribal solar projects and integrating workforce development and training, nation-building, and strengthening the energy resilience of tribal communities with visions for a clean energy outlook for generations to come. The upfront expenses to install and maintain solar systems are out of reach for many tribal communities, which is why TSAF funding has been critical to each grantee we have supported.
The Opportunity...
The Construction Field Manager will lead project installation teams to ensure the installation of safe, feasible, and efficient energy systems. We are offering this position to support our National Tribal department and manage and oversee operations of our commercial, residential, and O&M services. They will generally be the internal go-to resource for field and quality related guidance and questions from regional and other construction resources. Team management experience and high level understanding of PV design, construction, and implementation are critical as you will be working independently in complicated and remote locations. The position will report directly to the Deputy Director and will work closely with the Project Managers, and Construction Managers.
Project Management
- Maintain complicated schedules, develop project timelines, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule and within budget
- Understand and implement the project based on contract requirements: scope of work, budget, and schedule.
- In coordination with the Tribal Education and Workforce Manager, support workforce development trainings as needed
- Develop and implement a process for quality assurance reviews of in-house and subcontractor work
- In coordination with the Project Developer, delegate design, procurement, and site visit tasks to other team members as necessary
- Ensure that major equipment is purchased in accordance with contracts, and on time and within budget parameters by working closely with Tribal construction staff, as well as the project design engineers and procurement staff
- Organize, conduct, and evaluate site visits to screen potential sites for solar access and determine possible safety or engineering issues.
- Create closeout documentation for the client and for GRID’s records
- Lead warehouse and tool organization, and systems implementation for warehouse and truck organization
- Oversee equipment safety inspections bi-annually with support of Construction Assistant(s)
- Conduct quarterly inventory/true-up of equipment in salesforce
- Assist with the field site visits, meetings, installations, and workforce development training.
- Collaborate with Safety Officer to encourage a culture of safety and support the safety training and compliance program
- Collaborate with Training Manager to identify regional training needs to develop field capacity and expertise
- Salesforce System Administration
Administrative Responsibilities
- Uphold Grid’s policy and resolve issues through conflict mitigation
- Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the field manager will manage field staff’s personnel tasks, including time, incident reports, onboarding/offboarding, schedule conflicts, and promotions.
- Oversee the people management of field crew by ensuring they are compliant in GRID trainings, regular check-ins, and performance evaluations at the direction of the Deputy Director
- Work with the administration and delegated staff to ensure registrations, leases, permits, and other legal documents are in place for vehicles, rental equipment, building or office use
What you need to bring to this role…
- 5+ years experience in residential, commercial, roof and ground mounted PV system installation, design, and troubleshooting.
- NABCEP certified PV Installation Professional
- Excellent leadership skills, ability to build a positive work environment within a team and in a dynamic and culturally diverse environment
- A self-starter able to become an expert by knowing how to find the correct answers
- Experience leading multiple crews in PV installations and training workforce development participants.
- Excellent communication skills (ability to work with external and internal partners, ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively)
- Comfortable working and leading with culturally diverse populations.
- Demonstration of strong electrical background: understanding of electrical theory, AC and DC electrical systems, NEC Code, jurisdictional requirements, equipment spec’s, and installation techniques.
- Ability to design, procure, and construct successful projects under a variety of challenges related to our work.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Passion for environmental justice, sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place.
Where you will sit & the places you may go…
The Tribal Team has an office and warehouse in Denver Colorado, ideally the candidate would be based close to Denver to help with operations. This position could also be remote. Travel commitment is at least 30%, this will vary depending on project type and location. Availability to work on nights and weekends may rarely be required.
GRID Alternatives provides travel compensation and work vehicle transportation. GRID will provide travel reimbursement for work-related personal vehicle use in accordance with our payroll schedule. Additionally, all applicants will need a valid driver’s license and good driving record to be considered.
Lets Talk Money!
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hourly pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($80k-90k annually), plus the benefits below.
How we take care of you...
Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO),13 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance
Ready to Apply?
Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.
Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!