Construction Manager - Solar PV/EPC - 161

Construction Manager - Solar PV/EPC_Houston, TX_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Construction Manager - Solar PV/EPC
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX
Base Salary: $140,000 to $140,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Energy - Utilities
Job Category: Engineering

Job Description: 
Key Details:
- Start: As soon as possible
- Rate budgeted at $140K; flexible for the right candidate
- Candidates must be able to work at a project site in Alamogordo, NM. Selected individual will start in the Houston office then go to site
- Company truck (work-related purposes only) provided when working on-site in Alamogordo, NM
- U.S. work experience required
- Utility-scale solar experience required
- Hands-on construction leader with 5+ years of experience, preferably with an electrical background.

Schedule:
*Houston Office: Regular 8-hour day (40 hours/week)
*Alamogordo, NM: 10 hrs/day Monday-Friday and 8 hrs on Saturday. Employee works 4 weeks on site; on the 5th week, rotation is Thursday-Sunday (employee returns to work on Monday).

Travel & Per Diem:
*Per diem is $120/day for 7 days a week, except when the employee is on rotation. Rotation travel is paid by the client. Client does not book hotels; employees use their per diem for accommodations.

Mission:
*Plan, Organize, Supervise and Monitor the project resources, as defined in the approved Execution Planning and Rebudgeting, in accordance with U.S. EPC industry best practices, applicable federal, state, and local legislation, ensuring full compliance with each phase of the project as planned and ensuring the execution of the work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with OSHA, QA/QC, HSE, and contractual requirements while ensuring Client satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities & Duties:
- Review commercial, contractual, technical, and budget documentation to plan and organize all phases of EPC construction and ensure full compliance with contractual obligations.
- Plan and sequence project execution, develop detailed schedules and re-budgets, and establish milestones, productivity targets, and critical paths.
- Support the Project Manager in achieving contractual milestones, progress reporting, client updates, and commissioning readiness.
- Define execution strategy, work breakdown structure, resource allocation, staffing needs, and cost planning to support project delivery.
- Coordinate with Superintendents, Foremen, Project Engineers, and all site teams to ensure consistent reporting, communication, and workflow.
- Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design packages to ensure constructability and compliance.
- Monitor production quantities, work-in-place, labor hours, equipment usage, and cost allocation to maintain up-to-date project controls.
- Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to validate scopes, schedules, manpower plans, QA/QC expectations, HSE compliance, and progress performance.
- Ensure strict compliance with QA/QC standards, OSHA requirements, project HSE plans, environmental controls, and utility/AHJ regulations.
- Ensure all construction activities follow approved drawings, specifications, installation standards, and manufacturer requirements.
- Identify risks early, implement mitigation actions, escalate critical issues, and maintain a proactive risk-management culture.
- Coordinate with Foremen and Superintendents to anticipate constraints, resolve field issues, and maintain safe, compliant workflows.
- Coordinate deliveries, logistics, inventory, equipment allocation, material availability, and field requisitions to avoid delays.
- Prepare procurement plans, material take-offs, equipment lists, and logistical sequencing aligned with construction phases.
- Lead, mentor, and develop site teams, promoting technical growth, leadership skills, accountability, and alignment with company values.

Qualifications:
*Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
*Experience: 5+ years of experience in Construction Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering on Solar PV, BESS.
*Training: OSHA 30 required; OSHA 10 acceptable for onboarding. NCCER, PMP, or relevant certification preferred.

Skills:
*Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), MS Project and P6, AutoCAD and Bluebeam, Strong leadership/communication/planning/coordination skills.
*Preferred: SAP, Experience with Procore, BIM 360, or similar EPC digital tools.

Other Requirements:
- Valid US Driver's License
- Available and capable to travel
- Ability to temporarily relocate to project sites as needed
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work in outdoor project environment including extreme temperatures, dust/wind, noise, and extended walking/standing/climbing

Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
*Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Candidate Details:
*5+ to 7 years experience
*Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
*Willingness to Travel - Often
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Screening Questions:

# Total experience:
# How many years of hands-on construction management experience do you have on utility-scale Solar PV projects?
# How many years of experience do you have managing EPC construction projects involving scheduling, budgeting, subcontractors, and project controls?
# How many years of experience do you have using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project for construction scheduling?
# Do you hold OSHA 30 certification (or OSHA 10 with willingness to obtain OSHA 30), and how many years have you managed construction activities under OSHA requirements?
# How many years of experience do you have managing electrical construction work related to Solar PV, substations, BESS, or power generation projects?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What is your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Houston, TX (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):