Solar + BESS Construction Manager (Owners Rep)

Summit Energy Group, LLC • United States • 1m ago

Solar + BESS Construction Manager (Owner’s Rep)

Job Description

Solar Construction Manager; Minimum 4 years Utility Scale Solar and ESS Construction Management experience + Bachelor’s Degree.

Summit Energy Group, LLC is a consulting firm based in Montana that provides Construction and Project Management staffing and services across the US to some of the largest Renewable and Infrastructure Owner/Developers in the world. We are looking for a Construction Manager that can work on behalf of our client (the Owner) on a projects throughout TX. This job is a great opportunity for a driven manager to put their mark on some of the largest Solar + Storage and Standalone Storage projects built in the world.

Monthly travel allowance, company work truck, and per diem for eligible candidates.

Job Description:

Work as a Construction Manager Owner’s Representative on large utility scale solar + battery and standalone battery projects in the US. To act as the Owner’s Representative to oversee all aspects of the solar and ESS plant construction including: all construction, interconnect, site work, owner purchased materials, safety, startup and commissioning, SCADA integration, and project closeout. This position is responsible for the overall management of the team and assigned projects, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and administer construction work performed by EPC’s or subcontractors and/or vendors at the project site as assigned by the owner. Employees in this role administer and manage the engineering, procurement, and construction oversight activities necessary to construct, start up, and commence commercial operations.

Location:

Texas. Currently working two projects in the Paris and Sulphur Springs areas.

Education Requirements:

Four-year Electrical – Mechanical – Civil Engineering Degree, Construction Management Degree, or Associates Degree in related technical or management fields.

Experience Requirements:

Construction Management, professional career in construction with past experience in Industrial or power and solar markets. A background in electrical and utilities is preferred. A four-year minimum of experience in Utility Scale Solar and ESS is required. Must have served as a CM on a 250 MW or larger project in the past.

Required Skillsets:

Procore fluency is a must

· Personnel management

· Organization

· Computer skills MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other construction software

· Communication to third parties and executives

· Schedule and planning management

· Construction means and methods knowledge

· Management means and methods knowledge

· Solar plant construction, start up, commissioning, and SCADA integration knowledge

Job Responsibilities:

· Works collaboratively with resources and sub suppliers in various disciplines to determine project priorities, schedule, and work plans to meet milestones.

· Manages sub tier suppliers to the requirements outlined in contracts or purchase orders as the lead manager and administrator.

· Manager onsite company representative staff

· Reporting daily, weekly, and monthly on progress, indicators, and recovery plans to upper management.

· Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively, and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures, local regulations, contracts, and policies.

· Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocation, assesses field status, and resolves issues as needed.

· Leads project meetings and reviews budget, schedule, quality, risk tracker, and contingency allocations.

· Interfaces with project’s designated management committees or third parties, and acts as lead Company representative of project activities.

· Manage execution requirements stipulated in the Interconnect Agreement, Purchase Power Agreement, and Independent System Operator to achieve back feed, sync, and commercial operation.

· Manages walk down and inspection of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves or validates contractor payment requests.

· Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration.

· Oversees commissioning activities and SCADA integration activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling, and estimating resources.

· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring and/or tape

· Prolonged periods of standing with intermittent kneeling or bending.

· Must be physically capable of walking on the jobsite on varied, uneven terrain and/or varied temperatures and weather elements and conditions.

· Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty pounds at a time.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $68.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits: