Construction Manager

On-Site Construction Manager – Microgrid Energy Projects (Southern California)

This role leads on-site construction management for multiple microgrid energy projects across Southern California. You act as the primary field representative and liaison between subcontractors and the remote project management team, ensuring that civil and electrical construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans and schedules. The position is fully site-based and focuses on daily field oversight, documentation, coordination, and progress tracking for innovative energy resiliency and power generation projects.

• Serve as the on-site Construction Manager for multiple microgrid energy projects throughout Southern California.
• Act as the primary field representative and liaison between subcontractors and the remote project management team.
• Monitor all construction activities and verify that work is progressing according to project plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Conduct daily site walks to assess progress, identify issues, and provide clear visibility into project status.
• Complete and submit detailed daily reports documenting manpower, work completed, site activities, incidents, delays, and progress updates.
• Take and upload progress photos throughout the project lifecycle to support documentation and reporting.
• Track construction milestones and communicate schedule updates and potential impacts to project leadership.
• Review construction drawings and project documentation to fully understand project scope and field activities.
• Utilize project management and document control platforms to access drawings, RFIs, project documentation, and reporting tools.
• Identify field issues, safety concerns, quality concerns, and potential schedule impacts, and promptly communicate them to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, inspectors, engineers, and other project stakeholders during critical project activities.
• Attend inspections, milestone events, and key project meetings to represent on-site construction interests.
• Assist in gathering information needed for RFIs and field clarifications, and support document control workflows.
• Verify that construction activities align with approved plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Support installation activities involving concrete pads, transformer installation, switchboards, natural gas-powered linear generators, utility connections, and electrical infrastructure.
• Work closely with electrical and plumbing contractors to ensure proper installation and integration with civil work.
• Ensure adherence to construction safety practices and maintain strong site oversight.
• Travel between project sites as required to support inspections, milestone activities, and critical project needs.
• Provide clear, timely communication to project managers and leadership regarding site conditions, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute to delivering creative and compelling energy solutions that provide resiliency, reliability, low carbon footprints, and strong economic value for customers.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Construction Management, Site Superintendent, Field Engineer, Owner's Representative, or construction oversight roles.
• Hands-on experience supporting civil and/or electrical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, including excavation, trenching, concrete pad installation, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Proven ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Demonstrated experience documenting field activities and preparing comprehensive daily construction reports.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with project managers, subcontractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Solid documentation skills, including daily reporting, progress tracking, and issue logging.
• Familiarity with construction safety practices and experience providing site oversight in active construction environments.
• Experience working with electrical and/or plumbing contractors on complex projects.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and use project management and…