Solar Construction Manager II

Solar Construction Manager

The Solar Construction Manager will be responsible for production, ensuring quality, and maintaining a safety culture among on-site personnel and subcontractors. This position will also enforce and resolve matters such as on-site complaints and daily construction issues regarding on-site technical issues, safety, schedule, inspections, quality, change orders, and construction deviations. This role requires working effectively with the Project Manager and other team members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Preconstruction Services

• Participates in preconstruction planning, when possible, regarding the project schedule and budget.
• Maintains consistent communication of project expectations and direction with subcontractors and employees regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety/loss prevention, quality control, and other performance standards.
• Assists Project Manager and/or administrative staff, when possible, with sourcing subcontractors, small rentals, and/or small material vendors for projects in new geographical areas

Project Start-up and Scheduling

• Thoroughly understands project specifications, scopes of work, and the contract's general conditions and confirms that all materials and subcontract work comply with documents and quality specifications.
• Explores and advises the project team on appropriate methods, materials, schedules, and procedure changes.
• Ensures all materials are properly tested according to specifications, and all test results are recorded.
• Prepare and issue a 3-week look-ahead schedule to provide a detailed day-to-day plan for upcoming work identified on the overall Project Schedule.
• Responsible for scheduling deliveries of small rentals on projects when applicable.

Project Administration, Operations and Close-out

• Ensures that the project site and company assets are secure and maintains a safe and respectful working environment.
• Document & report any subcontractor problems and/or nonperformance to the Project Manager immediately & assist with managing performance through mentoring/training, disciplinary action, back charges, and/or other appropriate actions.
• Confirms that extra charges from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable and work is correctly executed. Coordinate with the project manager for approval of accepted change orders.
• Facilitates weekly project production and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinates the upcoming week's work to be accomplished.
• Attends all progress meetings with the core stakeholders. Complete daily production reports.
• Manages critical work environment planning and procedure methods to minimize human error factors that could cause downtime during work processes.
• Ensures that the project is fully operational after installation, including but not limited to all electrical/technical components of the project, are online, commissioned, and fully functional.
• Ensures that the project closeout process is finalized, demobilizes all resources, and turns over the project to the client.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience in the construction field on projects of similar size and complexity
• Experience implementing quality control/quality assurance processes.
• PV industry experience (preferred)
• Must be proficient in reading blueprints, plans, and specs.
• Demonstrate proficiency using a personal computer and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated Safe Working Practices and knowledge of OSHA safety standards. (Osha 30 certification is a plus)
• Organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Great attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Proficient with conflict management, prioritizing daily tasks, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Project experience a plus.
• Fork and/or Scissor lift certified is a plus.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be willing to travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Geographic Disclosure

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Compensation Range: $125,000 - $139,000 per year

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine