We are seeking an experienced Onsite Project Manager to oversee the execution of utility-scale solar construction projects. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day site activities, coordinating subcontractors and field teams, monitoring schedules and budgets, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within established quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily onsite construction activities for utility-scale solar projects.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and project stakeholders.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, labor productivity, and material deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, project specifications, and applicable regulations.
- Track project progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead onsite progress meetings and communicate project status, issues, and milestones to leadership.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, change orders, and field documentation.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project controls, and commissioning teams.
- Resolve construction issues and escalate critical risks affecting schedule, cost, or quality.
- Maintain accurate project records, daily reports, and documentation through project completion and turnover.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 5+ years of project management experience in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or large-scale construction.
- Demonstrated experience managing onsite construction activities for large utility-scale solar projects.
- Strong understanding of construction schedules, budgets, subcontractor management, and project controls.
- Knowledge of construction safety standards, quality assurance, and field operations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction scheduling or project management software.
- Ability to work full-time onsite and travel or relocate to the assigned project location as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with utility-scale solar EPC projects from mobilization through commissioning and turnover.
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors and large field teams.
- Familiarity with electrical infrastructure, civil construction, site grading, and solar installation.
- Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools.