Field Supervisor

Job Details

Description:

The Field Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision of assigned field team members in all matters pertaining to performance and activity.

Core Objectives

Tasks / Duties / Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management:

Lead, mentor, and supervise a team, fostering a culture rooted in our CORE values:
Collaboration with Project Managers
Creating Accountability
Giving and earning respect
Operating in Excellence
Foster a positive work culture that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and professional development.
Advocate and reinforce safety measures, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and regulations.

Safety & Compliance

Champion safety measures, promoting a safety-first culture, and ensuring that all team members adhere to safety protocols.
Collaborate with relevant departments to maintain compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Disciplinary Actions:

Implement and enforce company policies and procedures, addressing misconduct or policy violations promptly and fairly.
Handle disciplinary actions such as verbal warnings, written warnings, and performance improvement plans (PIPs) when required, ensuring consistency and adherence to company guidelines.
Conduct investigations into alleged violations, maintaining confidentiality and fairness throughout the process.
Collaborate with HR to handle more serious issues, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and company protocols.

Professionalism & Ethics:

Set and uphold high standards of professionalism, ethical behavior, and integrity within the team and the organization.
Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism in demeanor, communication, and decision-making.

Performance Management:

Monitor team performance, providing constructive feedback, and coaching to address areas of improvement.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, setting goals, and identifying opportunities for growth.

Conflict Resolution:

Mediate conflicts within the team, addressing interpersonal issues professionally and impartially.
Encourage open communication and create a platform for conflict resolution among team members.

Foreman Development:

Immediate supervision of the Foreman’s responsibilities:
Quality control of installation
Enforce crew start times and management of lunches, including accurate timekeeping
Enforce strong culture of Safety. Support Safety Huddles
Ordering and returning material (Frequency)
Vehicle and trailer organization
Teach Foreman how to interact and professionally communicate with General Contractors, Subcontractors and fellow trades in regard to handlings of issues and concerns
Inspection process throughout job. Train Foreman to actively schedule the detailed 3-week labor and equipment needs and any future long-term labor needs for confirmed projects up to and including tentative dates
Train Foreman on project close out documents
Train Foreman on the monthly percent complete report
Train Foreman on Change Order procedures/completion
Enforce professional employee appearance
Provide and/or arrange training on technology and/or application-based systems
Participate in evaluations, relaying accurate details and within established timelines.

Other:

Assist in weekly scheduling
Approve direct reports time weekly
Enforce standard policies and procedures, up to and including Health & Safety guidelines.
Assist Foremen, Superintendents with goal setting & production tracking. Finding ways to help Foreman save labor hours on their projects
Assist with training and developing team members with proper install procedures, company policies, quality and production
Be the eyes and ears for the Project Manager about controlling costs up to and including material and labor hours.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the team.
Document crew member incidents and behaviors related to policy violations and disciplinary action; report to Office staff appropriately and timely.

Requirements:

Skill / Ability / Attribute Requirements

Confident and proven work-ethic
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Excellent Decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Flexibility - Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines promptly and efficiently through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines and elicit cooperation from upper management, clients, and other departments
Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
Ability to contribute and engage conflict resolution
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
Effective Customer service skills
Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with MS Office
Ability to read, interpret and understand construction drawings and schematics

Education / Experience / Certification Requirements

Experienced Electrical & Solar Foreman with positive history of successful projects
Vast experience with different types of solar systems and racking systems (Roof / Ground / etc)
Experience with different types of Electrical Construction (New Construction/Remodel/Service)
Experience working both independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations
Proven experience understanding and implementing NEC Code regulations
High school diploma or equivalent
State or local electrical license preferred