Associate Director of Field Construction Operations at Terrasmart Inc in Selkirk, New York

Job Description:

Terrasmart is the leading turn-key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.

Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as the Associate Director of Field Construction Operations!

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Field Construction Operations will have a significant physical presence in the field, supervising the day-to-day Field Construction teams, identifying succession opportunities and developing team members for scalable growth. The Associate Director of Field Construction Operations will provide Tier 3 installation direction and support; track, process, and monitor team performance and quality of construction; provide professional and satisfactory communications with customers and subcontractors; and execute projects from pre-construction testing up to commissioning on time and within budget and scope, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations, and promoting the company Core Values through all actions and decisions.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Duties)

• Acts as the field-level owner of project contracts and uses master-level understanding of Scope of Work (SOW) to resolve conflicts and disputes efficiently and diplomatically to maintain positive working relationships and project momentum.
• Actively supervise, develop and track metrics, or other key performance indicators, and produce metric trend reports for all aspects of the Construction Site Manager team, as well as all field teams and temporary workers assigned, including performance, mentorship, safe work ethic, scheduling, productivity, rework/remediation, logistics, and work schedules, identifying individual or crew performance trends.
• Will have and use a working understanding of solar renewable energy technologies including installation methods, safety compliance, regulatory requirements, construction processes, methodologies, engineering principles, technical drawings, and best practices or nearly equivalent technologies from other industries paired with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn.
• Uses analytical thinking and systems to identify issues and make informed and timely decisions based on data, expertise, and consideration of potential impacts on projects and stakeholders, to resolve before project impact. Will regularly identify project challenges, analyzing root causes, and implement solutions to overcome obstacles and drive project success.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure construction meets industry standards, project specifications, and quality workmanship; actively participate in project post-mortems to identify and resolve detractors.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration with Terrasmart.
• Develop, consistently review, edit, circulate, train, and promote adherence to all departmental SOP's, construction installation manuals, and field training guides, working within corporate rules and procedures, and utilizing feedback from partnering departments.
• Will regularly communicate with customers verbally or in writing, travel to project and customer sites or locations, represent the company positively at trade shows and other customer facing events, in person.
• Train, motivate and manage all team members to ensure morale on site is high and execution of their career responsibilities is being performed properly. Ensure behavior of field representatives are representative of company's core values and are in line with company's culture. Personally demonstrate and model positive team behavior that contributes to efficiency, productivity, safety, and quality.
• Occasionally attend warranty or remediation requests from clients to investigate issue, cause and recommend proper course of action.
• Complete all required or directed training, certification, licensing, and other learning and development as assigned.
• Abide by all Federal, State, and local laws; uphold and maintain accountability to all Company policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Employee(s)/Group /Department Supervised: All Field Construction staff, approximately 100 people.

Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• 2-yr or Associate's degree in Engineering, Business, or Construction Management
• 6 Years of Experience in Civil or Construction, preferably commercial renewable energy
• 4 Years of Experience in Progressive management responsibility in commercial construction

Competencies / Technical Skills

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Google Earth, CAD, Procore, Salesforce, blueprint reading

Physical Requirements

Will regularly work in remote outdoor and uncovered areas exposed to varying elements, allergens, weather conditions, temperatures, and wildlife. Work may occasionally require large amounts of time spent standing, stooping, kneeling, bending or twisting at the waist, and walking on uneven or slippery ground conditions. Will occasionally be exposed to loud noises (100 dB). Must be able to work in sustained extreme temperatures (less than 10° F, more than 90° F). Will be required to wear PPE including, but not limited to, safety boots, hard hat, eye and ear protection.

Work Conditions

• This is a hybrid role consisting of working from home (remote) with regular weekly travel to construction sites out of state.
• Travel: 50%

Why Terrasmart?

• Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match
• Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry
• Team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Work/Life Balance

Please visit our website to learn more about our organization: https://www.terrasmart.com/

Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.

EEO and ADA

Terrasmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Terrasmart will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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