Construction Manager, Solar + BESS

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, SOLAR + BESS

Job Description:

To act as the Owner’s representative to oversee all aspects solar and BESS plant construction including: interconnect, site work, owner purchased material, safety, startup and commissioning, and project close out. This position is responsible for the overall management of the team and assigned projects, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and administer construction work performed by EPCs or subcontractors and/or vendors at the project site as assigned by the owner. Employees in this role administer and manage the engineering, procurement and construction oversight-activities necessary to construct, start-up, and commence commercial operations.

Location:

This is an onsite assignment located near Sacramento, CA

Pay:

DOE (hourly, non-exempt)

Benefits:

This position may be eligible to participate in benefit plans currently offered by the Company provided that all eligibility criteria are met.

Reports to:

Sr. Construction Manager

Preferred Background:

• Four-year Electrical - Mechanical -Civil Engineering degree, Construction Management Degree, or Associates degree in related technical or management fields
• Background in electrical and utilities

Required Skillsets:

• Four-year minimum experience in Utility Scale Solar or ESS
• Construction Management, professional career in construction with past experience in Industrial or power and solar markets
• People management
• Organization
• Computer skills MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint. PROCORE
• Communication to third parties and executives
• Schedule and planning management
• Construction means and methods knowledge
• Management means and methods knowledge
• Solar plant construction and startup knowledge
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Job Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with resources and sub suppliers in various disciplines to determine project priorities, schedule and work plans to meet milestones
• Manages sub tier suppliers to the requirements outlined in contracts or purchase orders as the lead manager and administrator.
• Reporting daily, weekly and monthly on progress, indicators, and recovery plans to upper management
• Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures, local regulations, contracts and policies
• Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed
• Leads project meetings and reviews budget, schedule, quality, risk tracker, and contingency allocations
• Interfaces with project's designated management committees or third parties, and acts as lead Company representative of project activities
• Manage execution requirements stipulated in the Interconnect Agreement, Purchase Power Agreement, and Independent System Operator to achieve back-feed, sync and commercial operation
• Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requests
• Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration
• Oversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and reach for extended periods on construction jobsites.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and work in varied weather conditions typical of outdoor construction environments.
• Ability to distinguish color-coded wiring where required for safety-critical electrical work, with reasonable accommodation where feasible.
• Ability to wear required PPE and comply with all site safety protocols.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.