Construction Manager

About the role

The Construction Manager (CM) is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, high-quality contractually and engineering compliant construction on-time, and financially successful execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects. The CM plays a central role throughout the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction planning and mobilization through construction execution, commissioning, closeout, and demobilization. Working in close partnership with the Project Manager (PM) and Assistant Project Manager (APM), the Construction Manager leads field execution, drives on-time production performance, safeguards project scope, and serves as the primary on-site client interface.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for safe, high-quality, and efficient field execution.
• Lead pre-planning, mobilization, and execution in alignment with the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Ensures project teams are aligned on execution strategy, risks, opportunities, logistics, staffing, and production plans prior to mobilization.
• Maintain strong and consistent field presence to audit work activities and engage crews.
• Champion PRE safety culture and ensure compliance with Standard Work Instructions, Job Hazard Analysis, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
• Ensure all work meets engineering, contractual, owner, and internal quality requirements.
• Lead Plan of the Day (POD), weekly planning, and three-week look-ahead meetings.
• Review production, productivity, and cost performance against budget and schedule.
• Understand and enforce EPC contract requirements affecting construction execution.
• Share responsibility for project Profit & Loss (P&L) performance.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for client representatives.
• Manage subcontractor performance, compliance, and recovery planning.
• Support commissioning, punch list, closeout, and demobilization activities.
• Provide leadership by coaching, mentoring and developing direct reports, as well as ensuring supervisors are coaching and mentoring their staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible construction experience.
• Prior experience on utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracts, construction sequencing, and field execution.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Interpersonal skills – Ability to supervise and present information to many employees.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and their appropriate applications.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, listening, presentation) to effectively work with owners, vendors, employees, landowners, etc.
• Computer literacy.

Skills

• Field leadership and team development.
• Safety and quality culture leadership.
• Execution planning and production control.
• Financial acumen and cost awareness.
• Client and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) with company matching contribution.
• Per Diem.
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card.

Pay

$130,000 - $165,000

Schedule

Full-time