Position Title:               Senior Construction Manager / Owner's Representative

Reports To:                   Sr. Director of Project Management

Position Summary:

The Senior Construction Manager will be responsible for providing onsite support to the project management and engineering teams in the construction of Large Utility Scale Solar projects. This involves liaising with multiple stakeholders including the EPC and various sub-contractors, ensuring environmental, health and safety policies are followed, leading plan of the day meetings, reviewing project schedules and construction progress, and providing technical input to assist in construction issues. A significant amount of construction experience is required as well as demonstrated influence, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. 

Responsibilities:

•  Ensure all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures are followed
• Oversee construction site, contractors and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety
• Lead site planning and review meetings regarding construction activities, equipment installation and commissioning
• Review construction and installation work and methods and ensure quality as well as work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, manuals, procedures and codes
• Document and resolve issues encountered during construction through RFI and NCR processes
• Track construction progress ensuring daily rates and project milestones are being met and determine recovery plans as needed
• Evaluate change order requests from subcontractors
• Coordinate and monitor schedule updates, invoices and submittals
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements:

• 8+ years construction and EPC industry experience
• Experience with utility scale renewable construction projects
• Risk assessment / management skills
• Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills (including oral, written and visual)
• Proven experience in execution and delivery of construction projects
• Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team