Field Manager
Solar Alternatives · New Orleans, LA · 5 days ago
AdministrativeFull-time
The Field Manager owns daily field execution across Commercial, Residential, and Service — making sure every crew is prepped, safe, productive, doing quality work, and held accountable. Prioritizes on-site supervision on larger projects and is the link between Project Management and the technicians in the field. Key Responsibilities Safety first: jobsite walkthroughs, OSHA compliance, unsafe conditions corrected on the spotCrew readiness: confirm correct material, tools, and plan sets staged before day of job, and before crews leave the yardQuality: verify scope complete and quality workmanship before crews leave jobs; drive down rerollsDaily logs and job documentation across all three verticals; on-site supervision on larger commercial projectsBudget control: supervise man-hours and material against job budgets and eliminate admin timeAccountability: coach and hold technicians to SA standards; own time tracking and clock-in/out complianceScheduling oversight with PM and dispatch; rebalance crews in real time for skills, weather, callins, inspections, and change ordersCoordinate GCs, subcontractors, owner reps, and inspectors; hold sub work to SA standardsDocumentation: photos, marketing, reports and QC records current on all active jobs; vehicle and trailer inspectionsCommunicate delays and risks to PM, support weekly safety meetings, and uphold SA's culture of safety and humility Requirements 5+ years solar, electrical, or construction field experience, including 2+ years leading crewsWorking knowledge of PV, storage, and NEC as applied to solar and battery systems; able to work from plan sets and one-linesOSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred); Journeyman/Master Electrician or NABCEP a plusValid driver's license, clean record; able to lift 50+ lbs and work on rooftops and laddersFamiliarity with FieldPulse or Buildertrend; bilingual English/Spanish a plusDaily travel to job sites (occasional overnight); office, warehouse, rooftop, and active construction environments Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness Resources