Construction Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Assure safe, environmentally compliant, cost effective and timely execution of project commissioning and operations.
• Insure and maintain a safe working environment covering all project work functions conducted by staff (internal and external). HSE incidents reporting.
• Site documentation management.
• Responsible to maintain continuous accountability of project historic data to include but not limited to; project work(s) completed, measured performance data/reports, installed asset components, etc.
• On site coordinate maintenance works and repairs as required with 3rd party providers
• Perform Routine Annual Maintenance tasks for assigned project(s) including QA/QC inspections, project performance
• evaluations, assets condition management, on site predictive maintenance activities, End of Warranty audits, etc.
• Assist with project planning – writing work scopes, getting quotes, scheduling work.
• Assist with troubleshooting and evaluation of equipment for assigned project(s).
• Analyze site performance, identify problems, work with support teams to create and implement plans as needed to meet key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the Technical Support group on the evaluation of equipment failures analysis and for methods of
• procedures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Account for budgeted values maintaining profit and loss margins.
• Ensure all facilities are maintained within all regulatory guidelines NERC, ISO, OSHA, and EGP standards (state, federal, avian, environmental requirements).
• Responsible for site inventory - accounting for all spare parts stored, consumed, refurbished, salvaged, etc. at the project location and ensuring proper stock levels are always maintained.
• Interface with Operations Support for any issue relevant to plant performance analysis to include the development, implementation, and results measurement of any action plans.
• Interface with Control Room Manager on Plant Operations and Maintenance
• Train and mentor junior members. Encourage training and development through performance management with a focus on retention.
• Create and maintain 24/7 emergency response schedule for site outages.
• Manage and direct employees and contractors to assure business goals are achieved.
• Provide technical input related to contract drawings and documents.
• Lead daily and weekly contractor/owner meetings.
• Assure contractors meet all deliverable requirements set-forth in applicable contracts and agreements.
• Validate all contractor schedules, applications for payments and contractor change requests.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental laws, policies and regulations governing the work at the job site and on the project.
• Solely responsible for ensuring contractors performing work on site comply with all environmental and land use permit conditions.
• Review environmental scope and audits construction activities.
• Maintain project schedules and keeps management informed of any potential changes to the schedule.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the community and stakeholders.
• Function as company liaison with property owners to provide efficient trouble-free operation.
• Assists in administration of solar project leases and easements.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically, six years of related progressive work experience is needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
• Six years of related construction or project management or energy industry experience including three years supervisory management responsibilities.
• Knowledge in new renewable/alternative energy power projects preferred.
• Microsoft Office Skills at an intermediate level.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Project/Construction management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.