Traveling Construction Manager

About the role

Working at Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

Responsibilities

• Accepts ownership of all job site activities and personnel to include on-site planning, material & equipment management, process execution, and safety.
• Able to oversee and report daily progress to the project team, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Able to interpret and manage construction activities based on installation standards, project files, drawings, documents & records.
• Lead Benchmarking, shareholder review, and approval activities based on Installation standards.
• Experience with basic project and construction coordination, including planning, scheduling, cost management, change order identification, procurement of material/receiving, and customer relations.
• Able to manage field personnel and subcontractors to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with the installation and maintenance of construction projects.
• Able to uphold and facilitate our safety policy and the documentation of safety incidents.
• Coach/mentor employees while providing feedback on performance.
• Provide and assist with on-site training for field personnel.
• Development and implementation of project procedures, schedules, and standards.
• Provide technical assistance such as interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods, specifying and ordering materials, tools, and equipment.
• Review material and tool expenses ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Manage crew efficiency and assess task-based time.
• Responsible to communicate conflicts or issues that have the potential to affect the schedule.
• Willing to lead by example and work alongside the field technicians when needed.
• Build and manage a weekly schedule with a forecasted 3-week look ahead.
• On-site company representative with strong communication skills, responsible for interactions with Inspectors, customers, landowners, OSHA, etc.
• Aid in engineering constructability, design, review, and execution planning.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, related field, or equivalent combination of experience/education.
• Knowledge of Utility Scale Photovoltaic construction.
• Self-starter and team player.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management, staff, and customers.
• Competency in Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must be willing to travel to include overnight stays.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Skills

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Utility Scale Photovoltaic Construction
• Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Communication Skills
• Team Player
• Driver's License

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

Pay

$100,000 to $130,000/year

Schedule

Typical Requirements May Include Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time Must be capable of working in inclement conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.