Solar Alternatives

Field Manager

Solar Alternatives  •  New Orleans, LA (Onsite)  •  57 minutes ago
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Job Description

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 spot
  • Crew readiness: confirm correct material, tools, and plan sets staged before day of job, and before crews leave the yard
  • Quality: verify scope complete and quality workmanship before crews leave jobs; drive down rerolls
  • Daily logs and job documentation across all three verticals; on-site supervision on larger commercial projects
  • Budget control: supervise man-hours and material against job budgets and eliminate admin time
  • Accountability: coach and hold technicians to SA standards; own time tracking and clock-in/out compliance
  • Scheduling oversight with PM and dispatch; rebalance crews in real time for skills, weather, callins, inspections, and change orders
  • Coordinate GCs, subcontractors, owner reps, and inspectors; hold sub work to SA standards
  • Documentation: photos, marketing, reports and QC records current on all active jobs; vehicle and trailer inspections
  • Communicate 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 crews
  • Working knowledge of PV, storage, and NEC as applied to solar and battery systems; able to work from plan sets and one-lines
  • OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred); Journeyman/Master Electrician or NABCEP a plus
  • Valid driver's license, clean record; able to lift 50+ lbs and work on rooftops and ladders
  • Familiarity with FieldPulse or Buildertrend; bilingual English/Spanish a plus
  • Daily 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 Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
Solar Alternatives

About Solar Alternatives

Engineered Clean Energy Specialists for turnkey solar, storage and energy management solutions for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Operations and Maintenance services are provided along with repairs and inspections for all solar installations.

The Solar Alternatives team is committed to helping lower energy costs, increase comfort, and enjoy a sustainable and profitable future for our community. With company values of corporate responsibility, living wages, and community outreach, Solar Alternatives is a leader in sustainable business practices. Our team looks forward to helping improve your energy independence and self-generation capabilities.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New Orleans, Louisiana
Year Founded
2008
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