Civil Site Manager - Energy

Reports To: Regional Civil Manager | Location: Texas | Onsite – Travel Required

Salary Range: $92,250 to $144,000. Final determination of starting pay will vary based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program.

About the Role

The Civil Site Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all civil construction activities on-site to ensure the project is completed safely, on schedule, and in a quality manner. The Civil Site Manager will collaborate closely with subcontractors, project managers, engineers, field operations, and other team members to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

• Coordinate with Project Management and Field Operations team to ensure contract and schedule compliance for civil subcontractors.
• Review P6 schedules with Field Operations team to ensure schedule optimization.
• Work with the energy group quality team and civil subcontractor to ensure compliance with all quality standards.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to Field Operations and quality control teams.
• Maintain detailed records of civil site activities, including daily logs, progress reports, and documentation of any site changes.
• Report regularly to the project manager & site superintendent on work status, safety incidents, quality concerns, and schedule adherence.
• Document and manage any changes in scope, working with project management to address necessary adjustments.
• Review all geotechnical reports and topographical surveys and provide project teams guidance on such reports.
• Collaborate with General Foremen, Site Superintendents, Area Superintendents, and Project Managers as Civil SME.
• Coordinate rolling schedules with civil contractor and Field Operations team to ensure proper staffing for daily civil construction activities necessary to meet the project schedule.
• Oversee/monitor the activities of civil subcontractors and ensure they are following plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Conduct daily safety briefings, risk assessments, and toolbox talks with subcontractors and site personnel.
• Act as the main point of contact between the civil subcontractor, engineering team, field operations, and project management.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among all site personnel to streamline operations and resolve conflicts.
• Participate in project meetings, providing updates on civil works progress, potential risks, and site needs.
• Proactively identify potential risks in civil construction activities and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays or cost impacts.
• Ensure that any unforeseen challenges are escalated and addressed in a timely manner.
• Attend civil subcontractor meetings onsite or virtually, as needed.
• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices, and rectify job site hazards immediately with the Civil contractors.
• Implement and oversee quality control processes for all civil works, including grading, excavation, concrete, drainage, and roadworks.

Requirements

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a strong understanding of all civil activities involved in planning, scheduling, and constructing utility-scale PV, BESS, and large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in civil drawings, specifications, and code requirements across various jurisdictions. Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills are essential, along with the ability to solve problems effectively.

• Prefer 5+ years of experience working in a Civil Construction environment.
• Prefer 5+ years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of all Civil activities required to plan, schedule, and construct utility-scale PV and BESS projects along with large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Well-versed in all aspects of civil drawings, specifications, and code requirements of associated jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of Civil equipment operation.
• OSHA 30 Required – Can be obtained up to 2 weeks after hire date.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written/oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability and knowledge of working in extreme environments (e.g., high heat, extreme cold, heavy rain, and snow).
• Willingness to travel within the contiguous U.S.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licensure/Certifications: OSHA 30 Required – Can be obtained up to 2 weeks after hire date.
• Experience: Prefer 5+ years of experience working in a Civil Construction environment. Prefer 5+ years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

About the Company

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers, team players, and safety fanatics. We’re proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor.

Our Energy Group at CEI builds projects from the field to the grid. Whether it’s a solar, battery storage, substation, EV charging, microgrid, or converter station project, our skilled project managers, engineers, and field employees deliver when it matters most. We work with customers on programs of all sizes—those spanning several smaller sites or several thousand acres. Besides building some of the nation’s largest utility-scale solar plants and installing more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor, we are dedicated to running a business that is environmentally responsible.

What You Will Gain

As a Civil Site Manager at Cupertino Electric, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert in promoting job site safety, encourage safe work practices, and rectify job site hazards with civil contractors. You’ll sit in a unique position in our Energy group that allows you to oversee project activities and play an active role in ensuring contract and schedule compliance. You will actively practice one of our core values, Excellence, by working cross-functionally with the Site Management team and Project Management teams.