Civil Manager

Job Summary

Civil Mechanical Manager will be responsible for providing coordination of planning for contractors, and craft activities on a utility‑scale solar site. Develop and enhance relationships by providing superior service.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop site‑specific inspections and test reports.
• Ensure all records required from the Quality Management system are controlled, maintained, and provide evidence of conformance with project requirements.
• Review and become familiar with mechanical job specifications, drawings, and submittals to understand quality requirements.
• Perform daily inspections of work in progress and maintain very accurate records of these inspections.
• Witness mechanical benchmarks as required by the contract and job specifications; submit inspection documents on the testing that was witnessed.
• Observe workers using tooling to verify equipment is operated and maintained according to quality‑assurance standards.
• Recommend revisions to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.
• Assist in resolving any mechanical discrepancies and ambiguities.
• Communicate all non‑conformance and resolution activities appropriately with all stakeholders.
• Review inspection mechanical test packages during the project.
• Oversee solar site land‑development activities from Request for Proposal (RFP) through construction and closeout to ensure projects are completed on budget and schedule.
• Value‑engineer civil land‑development plans during construction.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies throughout construction to ensure compliance with permits.
• Apply knowledge of SWPP, SPCC, and environmental best practices; provide guidance to build a robust culture of environmental awareness and protection.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure compliance with permit documents and project requirements.
• Guide contractors to ensure civil execution plans support the project environmental protection plan and integrated schedule.
• Monitor contractor work for compliance with the Project Quality Control Plan and Critical Path Schedule.
• Provide input into the integrated project schedule and progress or milestone payments.
• Coordinate and resolve civil/site‑development construction‑related Requests for Information (RFI) with engineers.

Skills

• Experience with BIM360, Procore, or other project‑management software (a plus).
• Experience with document storage systems, Bluebeam, Adobe.
• Ability to read drawings and develop/implement inspection templates.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Open‑minded and positive attitude.
• Coach approach; willing to teach and be taught.

Competencies

• Basic understanding of lean construction and principles of risk management.
• Basic understanding of quality management systems.
• OSHA 10/OSHA 30 (a plus).

Education, Certifications, and Experience

• High school diploma.
• 5–7 years’ renewable‑industry experience.
• Current driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs; work in confined spaces and near loud equipment.
• Position oneself to work in trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.
• Lift, carry, or move 25–50 pounds regularly/occasionally; climb ladders while carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Respond quickly to sounds and dangerous situations; move safely over uneven terrain.
• Wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Work in cold environments, on concrete floors, and traverse irregular, steep terrain.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work.
• Exposure to excessive heat, cold, extreme weather, humidity, dampness, and noise.
• Slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
• Work around machinery with moving parts, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Close proximity to other workers.

Travel Requirements

Rotational schedule: 3 weeks on site followed by 6 days off (Thursday through Tuesday).