Field Operations Manager I (high voltage / substations, renewables construction)

About the Role

In this role you will drive operational excellence and workforce development for high‑voltage and substation work on utility‑scale renewable energy construction projects. Acting as a subject‑matter expert, you will provide strategic guidance and coaching to site leadership on daily operations, staff performance, and reporting, while overseeing processes and budgets to reduce waste and improve efficiency. You will also develop and implement workforce plans that align project priorities with organizational goals and cultivate key talent for long‑term success. When visiting job sites, employees may encounter typical construction hazards, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, loud noise, and will be required to wear fire‑resistant clothing and follow basic safety precautions. • Communicate company values, quality policies, and a culture of workmanship throughout the organization. • Develop and enforce operational policies to maximize safety, performance, and profitability. • Lead problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement initiatives. • Monitor key metrics and formulate strategies to enhance profitability. • Create project matrices, manage budgets, coordinate materials, and ensure staffing levels with the Project Management Team. • Set, communicate, and evaluate progress toward field goals and benchmarks. • Resolve field office operational issues and ensure compliance with local regulations. • Design workforce plans covering labor needs, supervision, equipment, and training aligned with SMART goals. • Control field office expenses, oversee timely reporting, and manage equipment accountability. • Oversee HR functions including recruitment, promotions, transfers, terminations, and salary negotiations. • Conduct root‑cause analyses and drive closure of corrective actions. • Provide performance feedback, conduct evaluations, and mentor field supervision staff. • Cross‑train personnel to work across industrial, civil, power, oil, and gas disciplines. • Apply safety, quality, lean, and continuous‑improvement principles. • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, contracts, and regulatory documents. • Produce clear written reports, technical specifications, and procedural documents. • Present information effectively to project stakeholders and the public. • Perform basic algebra, statistics, and geometry calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety management
• ▸budget management
• ▸workforce planning
• ▸root cause analysis
• ▸lean management
• ▸report writing

What You Bring

Candidates must undergo pre‑employment screening, which may include background checks and drug testing. The company provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prospective employees should be aware of scam warnings and only respond to recruiters with official MasTec email domains. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. • Possess 7‑10 years of high‑voltage and substation construction experience, preferably in EPC environments. • Demonstrate expertise in isolations, lockout/tagout, and energization procedures. • Preferably have renewable energy construction experience (solar, wind, BESS). • Include prior supervisory or construction manager experience. • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, Procore, and scheduling software.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸high‑voltage
• ▸lockout/tagout
• ▸renewables
• ▸supervisor
• ▸procore

Benefits

The position is remote with regular travel to job sites across the United States (approximately 50‑75% of the time). A vehicle allowance is provided and all travel expenses, including meals and lodging, are covered on a corporate expense card. Compensation ranges from $125,000 to $155,000 per year plus an annual bonus, with performance‑based merit increases. Benefits include a 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, paid time off, disability and life insurance, and various additional perks such as gym memberships and legal assistance.

Work Environment

Field