Construction Field Supervisor - Solect

Solect Energy, based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, is the recognized leader in commercial-scale solar and energy storage. We develop smart, customized strategies based on a deep assessment of each customer’s energy needs and requirements, then deliver solar design and installation solutions, operations and maintenance services, and the most advanced energy storage systems. Solect offers proven expertise in development, technology, policy, and incentives, as well as individualized financial guidance. Our practical, systematic approach helps businesses and organizations reduce energy costs and optimize their solar investment. To date, Solect has installed over 130 megawatts of commercial PV systems, with a focus on commercial, industrial, public and institutional properties throughout New England. For more information, visit http://www.solect.com or follow us on Twitter at @SolectSolar.

Solect Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy. 

JOB PURPOSE

The Construction Field Supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with Solects safety and quality guidelines, as well as monitoring and documenting progress/issues/changes/conditions in coordination with the project management team. Provide technical oversight and enforcement for all construction activities with a rapidly growing company along with QA/QC support and complete safety oversight on jobsites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The main initiatives of this role are safety and quality. This role will coordinate multiple trades on complex jobs sites to assure 100% compliance for all health and safety requirements, and all quality control processes.
• Work closely with project management to prioritize key activities on an extensive pipeline of projects in various stages from design through closeout.
• Work with Project Management teams in enforcing and ensuring quality project execution, identification of project concerns, and proactively solving problems.
• Work with HSQE and Project Management teams to ensure all the closing phase requirements are satisfied.
• Work with Project Management, Engineering, and Preconstruction teams to identify technical areas of concern and associated solutions.
• Monitor regular and recurring issues / concerns, subsequently developing corrective action plans.
• Proactively identify and mitigate items that may result in adverse impact to schedule/budget.
• Diligently document construction activities for comparison against project schedules to ensure on-time completion and delivery.

Personal Characteristics

• Passionate about the renewable energy business and quality project execution.
• Patient and professional in stressful, deadline-driven situations.
• Detailed in identification and resolution of technical and process issues as they relate to construction projects.
• Highly results-driven, with a strong work ethic and commitment to the company’s overall success.
• Builds trust by demonstrating high ethical standards, personal integrity, and commitment to quality.
• Participate in the development of Solect's safety program, train workers in safety and quality key initiatives.
• Self-motivated, self-starter who can work independently when necessary.
• Conducts themselves, and all applicable responsibilities, with the highest level of integrity.
• Positive attitude and overall demeanor, ability to be non-confrontational in challenging situations.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• Experience in the solar installation industry.
• 5 years of progressive construction leadership experience.
• Proven ability to review engineering designs, contracts, scopes of work, and construction documents.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field is preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License, or the ability to pass the exam within one year of hire.
• BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) Safety Trained Supervisor for Construction (STSC) Credentials, or equivalent, or the ability to pass the exam within one year of hire.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training.
• First Aid / CPR Certification.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Salesforce, Bluebeam, etc.
• Ability to travel throughout the Northeast.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must be available for a flexible work schedule; occasional weekend work and the ability to respond to jobsite emergencies (rare), outside of regular work hours, is required.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $89,909.00 - $112,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses