Solar Construction Manager

Position Overview

We are searching for a Solar Construction Manager on behalf of our client. This is a 1‑year contract assignment (W‑2). The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the on‑site construction of utility‑scale solar projects from Notice‑to‑Proceed to Commercial Operation Date. They are the client’s representative and main point‑of‑contact for EPC contractors, and are responsible for ensuring contractors maintain contractual obligations—specifically in terms of safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

Please note:

No Third‑Party or C2C Firms. Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Belen, NM 87002. Per diem at GSA rates.

1‑year contract assignment (W‑2).

Estimated base salary: $70.00/hr to $75.00/hr, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.

• Review agreements, contracts and permits to verify requirements are being met, as well as compliance with building, environmental, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with development to ensure pending tasks are closed out at execution turn‑over.
• Verify scheduling, delivery and inventory of owner supplied materials through review of reporting in Unifier and provided by site receiver.
• Attend EPC Contractor Plan‑of‑Day meetings to review previous day and current planned activities.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques per the EPC contract.
• Conduct site audits and participate in tailboards/safety all‑hands meetings with EPC to assure site safety plan is being followed and relay safety updates to the client.
• Ensure site team has reviewed and understood agreements, contracts, and permits applicable to their scope of work.
• Meet with site team for updates on site activity and join team on tasks as schedule allows.
• Verify QAQC reports submitted in Unifier by site team, as well as document upload and reporting.
• Interface with the utility and project off‑taker(s) on‑site.
• Provide updates pertaining to project status and construction progress, as well as review and approval of construction status update (weekly), and incident reports submitted by EPC.
• Review and approve requests for information (RFI) after submittal, and follow‑up with pending, or open RFI’s.
• Review and approval of scope deviation notices (SDN) for escalation to project manager.
• Review and coordinate with project manager on project forecast and risk tracker changes.
• Support scheduling and coordination of project commissioning and close‑out activities, with support from the EPC partner.
• Review of Job Book documentation and mechanical completion guarantees to ensure compliance before signing completion certificates.
• Support business management, finance, and off‑taker/3rd party engineering close out with documentation and as‑built follow‑up.
• Assist in the hand‑off of project to the Power Generation Group at COD.

• In addition to these tasks, the Construction Manager is responsible for training and development of the construction site team reporting to them, with support from the Project Manager and Subject Matter Coaches.
• Cross‑training disciplines, inclusion of team on meetings and updates, and joining the teams in their daily tasks will help in the team’s growth and success of the project.

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Power Generation, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  6–10 years of experience in power plant commissioning, working with EPC Contractors, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers.
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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Job# 18599