Construction Manager - Texas
Koch · El Paso, TX · 3 days ago
RemoteRemoteManagement$150k–$170k/yrFull-time
About the role
Your Job As a Construction Manager with DEPCOM Power, you will lead end-to-end field execution across utility-scale solar projects by developing high-performing Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical teams. You will drive consistent processes that deliver safe, high-quality projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining strong subcontractor alignment, regulatory compliance, and customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-scope field execution across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines on complex utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, with clear ownership of outcomes.
- Partner closely with onsite Safety, Quality, and Logistics teams, along with remote functional partners, to align field execution, resolve issues quickly, and ensure consistent delivery against project safety, quality, schedule, and cost expectations.
- Build, develop, and retain high-performing Superintendent teams by setting clear expectations, coaching decision-making, and driving accountability for results.
- Own project performance—safety, schedule, quality, cost, and environmental compliance—through disciplined planning, three-week look-ahead execution, and proactive risk management.
- Conduct weekly site risk assessments, updating and maintaining the Risk & Opportunity (R&O) log in coordination with the Site and Project Management teams to proactively manage exposure.
- Drive subcontractor field performance by holding subs accountable to scope clarity and production expectations and upholding safety and environmental standards, while resolving field issues decisively.
- Manage subcontractor cost and contract compliance by reviewing and challenging Change Order Requests (CORs) for contractual basis, pricing, and approving invoices against completed work, contract terms, and budget.
- Anticipate and resolve constructability, logistics, and coordination challenges before impacting schedule, cost, or compliance.
- Establish and maintain owner confidence through transparent communication, reliable execution, and consistent delivery against commitments.
Requirements
- Construction management experience on large-scale industrial, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects with direct responsibility for field execution.
- Experience leading superintendents and managing subcontractors across multiple scopes while maintaining safety, schedule, quality, and cost control.
- Experience managing change order requests, risk and opportunity assessments, and invoice review/approval, Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and contract requirements, including short-interval and look-ahead planning.
- Working knowledge of construction safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance in active jobsite environments.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to project sites as required.
Qualifications
- Heavy civil and complex infrastructure experience, including substations, high-voltage collection systems, transmission tie-ins, and/or BESS site development on utility-scale projects.
- Proven delivery of large-scale projects (100MW+ preferred) in EPC or self-perform environments, with accountability for safety, schedule, and field execution.
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) experience, including site preparation, electrical integration, and coordination with commissioning teams.
Skills
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of construction safety and quality standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
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Pay
$150,000 – $170,000 (flexible based on experience)
Schedule
Site based role with home trip rotations (typically every 3–4 weeks)