Job Description

As the Construction Manager, you will lead construction activities for large-scale solar projects in Florida and across the United States. You will leverage a track record in construction management, including large, ground-mount solar installations or comparable energy generation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Project Management, the Construction Manager shall oversee and manage the day-to-day construction activities for large scale PV projects within Florida, ensuring adherence to timelines, construction budgets, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across functional teams and other stakeholders.
• Lead, guide and supervise construction within the four key PV construction groups of civil, piling, mechanical and electrical
• Manage and coordinate via the procurement team the purchase of construction materials, equipment, selection of subcontractors & supporting contract negotiations as necessary
• Monitor and evaluate construction progress within active sites, identifying and resolving any issues or delays that may arise
• Conducting regular on-site reviews to ensure compliance with:
  • Health & Safety regulations, policies and procedures
  • Inventory management & receiving procedures including material conformance
  • QA/QC inspections & reporting requirements
  • Procurement procedures – purchase order and invoice verification
• Ensure accurate documentation status throughout construction and provide daily/weekly/monthly progress reports to management highlighting planned-versus-actual construction performance, risks & opportunities
• Develop and implement construction strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize efficiency and productivity
• Review the closing of each project to ensure the as-built product meets contractual specifications & client expectations
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements. For example, supporting initiatives for automation during the construction process
• Tender support and pre-construction – collaborating with sales teams, project managers and engineers through the contracting phase:
  • Checking and advising on construction terms within EPC contracts
  • Ensuring subcontractors’ scope-of-work and pricing and timelines are clearly defined
  • Providing input to direct-labor plans and construction schedules - ensuring labor cost estimates and resourcing plans are clearly defined

Requirements:

• Certified General Contractor License (FL) – in good standing
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects from inception to completion
• Familiarity with construction management and project management software tools (e.g. Taskmapper, Procore or Site Mark), MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
• Commitment to implement and maintain the highest on-site health and safety standards and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant construction processes, codes, and regulations relating to solar energy projects
• Work-front planning & resource allocation, subcontractor management
• Construction reporting, quality control
• Collaborative work style – managing interactions with project engineers, project management, subcontractors’ supervisors/forepersons