This position provides direct oversight of commercial solar construction projects throughout field execution and installation activities. The role is responsible for managing subcontractors, coordinating daily site operations, enforcing quality standards, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring compliance with construction documentation and safety requirements. The Construction Manager serves as the primary field leader responsible for translating project plans into successful project delivery. Extensive travel is required to support regional and national project activity.
What You'll Do
Manage subcontractors to ensure projects are completed according to plans, specifications, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
Direct daily field operations involving labor, equipment, materials, suppliers, and subcontractors
Review and interpret construction drawings, schematics, contracts, schedules, permits, QA/QC documentation, and technical specifications
Monitor project progress and document delays, field changes, and RFIs
Maintain quality control standards throughout project execution
Perform load calculations and support field-based technical decision making
Coordinate with permitting authorities, inspectors, public works officials, fire departments, and other regulatory entities
Assist with field installation activities when required
Enforce OSHA, MSHA, company safety policies, and electrical code compliance
Support project completion, punch-list execution, and turnover activities
Travel extensively to active construction sites throughout assigned territories
What You'll Need
Minimum two years of construction management, field supervision, or solar construction leadership experience
Experience managing commercial solar projects of at least 1MW capacity
Experience with electrical underground conduit installation and terminations
Experience managing subcontractors and self-perform construction activities
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and applicable electrical codes
Understanding of OSHA and/or MSHA safety requirements
Ability to perform construction-related load calculations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work in active construction environments and travel up to 75-100%
Why This Role Stands Out
Direct ownership of field execution on commercial solar infrastructure projects
Significant travel exposure supporting large-scale solar construction across multiple markets