Weatherization Field Manager

National City, CA
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor

Salary Range: $85,000 -$98,000 DOE/Q

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Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in 5 core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at http://www.maacproject.org/

DEFINITION                                                                                                                                                               

The Weatherization Field Manager is responsible for overseeing all field operations for residential construction upgrade projects funded through LIHEAP, DOE, and utility programs. Reporting to the Director of Economic Development, this position manages day-to-day project scheduling, crew supervision, installation quality, job site readiness, and compliance with local permitting and safety regulations. The Field Manager holds a California General Contractor’s B License and serves as the Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for MAAC’s status as a licensed contractor with the Contractors State License Board. As such, this position plays a critical role in enabling the organization to directly perform and oversee construction-related services. While the Field Manager ensures field work complies with applicable construction codes and workmanship standards, programmatic and grant compliance related to weatherization funding is managed by the Weatherization Program Operations Manager. This position directly supervises the Weatherization Field Supervisor and field staff and works collaboratively with the Weatherization Program Operations Manager to align fieldwork with approved scopes and operational workflows.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                       

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. 

Field Crew Oversight 

  • Directly supervises construction field staff ensuring clear communication of daily expectations, project goals, and safety practices. 

  • Oversees daily field operations, including jobsite deployment, workload balancing, and installation quality assurance. 

  • Participates in the hiring, onboarding, and skills-based training of field staff; conducts performance feedback and coaching. 

  • Provides technical support to crews, answers installation-related questions, and identifies staff development needs to improve field team performance and customer satisfaction. 

  • Monitors and supports the productivity of field teams, working with the Supervisor to identify and resolve performance issues. 

Safety, Compliance, and Contractor Standards 

  • Ensures all work complies with OSHA, HUD, DOE, and LIHEAP field safety standards and that crews follow MAAC's policies for worksite conduct and documentation. 

  • Conducts regular field safety trainings and ensures personal protective equipment (PPE) and materials are available and used correctly. 

  • Conducts site visits to ensure jobs are completed safely, scopes are adhered to, and installations meet permitting and code standards. 

  • Supports contractor onboarding and ensures subcontractors meet agency compliance and quality expectations. 

Project Coordination & Permitting 

  • Coordinates with the Weatherization Program Operations Manager to align work scopes with available funding, materials, and field capacity. 

  • Reviews scopes of work and collaborates with the Quality Control Inspector to ensure feasibility, alignment with funding requirements, and proper sequencing. 

  • Oversees permitting processes, schedules utility disconnects, arranges municipal inspections, and ensures proper documentation is submitted for each step of the install process. 

  • Supports the development of production schedules and provides updates on field progress to management and grant reporting teams. 

Field Reporting & Documentation 

  • Tracks and monitors project timelines, installation milestones, and job-site status to support accurate billing and grant compliance.  

  • Reviews and approves field documentation, including photos, assessments, job completion forms, and vehicle/tool maintenance logs.  

  • Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure construction field operations adhere to contract requirements, promote crew safety, and minimize jobsite risks.  

  • Provides training and oversight to ensure SOPs are consistently followed across all field teams and updated as needed to reflect changes in regulations or program guidelines.  

  • Reports on field-related project updates, including progress, challenges, and safety incidents, to support transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.  

  • Supports continuous quality improvement efforts in collaboration with the Quality Control Inspector; helps implement corrective action plans where deficiencies are identified.  

  • Contributes to audit preparation and ensures that required documentation is submitted timely and completely.  

  • Collaborates with internal teams to ensure high-quality service delivery and timely project completion aligned with program goals and client expectations. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS                                                                                                                                

Knowledge of: 

  • Construction field operations and installation practices for energy efficiency and weatherization upgrades. 

  • Federal, state, and local regulations related to LIHEAP, DOE, and BIL contracts, preferred. 

  • Construction safety standards, permitting, and code requirements. 

  • Project scheduling and workflow coordination. 

  • Principles of crew supervision and field team leadership. 

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills, preferred. 

Ability to: 

  • Lead, train, and supervise diverse field teams and ensure consistent performance. 

  • Interpret and apply construction standards and permitting requirements. 

  • Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure field activities align with funding requirements. 

  • Use project management tools to track production goals and ensure timely completion. 

  • Resolve on-site issues efficiently and effectively. 

  • Build rapport and maintain effective relationships with participants, coworkers, and partners. 

  • Interpret and apply policies, eligibility rules, and documentation requirements. 

  • Communicate clearly, compassionately, and professionally both in writing and verbally. 

  • Prepare accurate reports, keep detailed records, and flag discrepancies or issues early. 

  • Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving when coordinating with other departments. 

  • Use discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information. 

  • Adapt to changing program requirements.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION                                                                                                          

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Energy Systems, or related field strongly preferred 

  • 7 years of progressively responsible experience in residential construction, energy efficiency, or weatherization work, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role 

  • Valid California General Contractor’s B License required and must be maintained as a condition of employment 

  • Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-site field crews, subcontractor performance, permitting processes, and field quality control 

  • OSHA 30 certification required (or must be completed within 90 days of hire) 

  • Lead-Safe Weatherization (LSW) Certification and/or EPA RRP Certification preferred 

  • A bachelor’s degree is a plus. 

  • Non-profit or government agency experience is a plus 

VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS

Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions
Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development
Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines
Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

HEALTH STATUS

Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza*, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE

All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.

Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.

TRANSPORTATION

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.

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