Assistant Construction Manager

Novel Energy Solutions; Maine; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy provider is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to oversee construction and maintenance of solar projects. This full-time position involves managing safety, schedule, and cost while ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety regulations. Candidates need a minimum of two years of solar experience, knowledge of project management tools like Procore, and ability to work in varied weather conditions. The role offers a competitive salary between $90,000 and $120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum of solar related experience in the field.
• Experience with 1MW Solar Projects is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage project safety, schedule, and cost.
• Coordinate and report onsite construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Procore

Office 365

Job description

Summary

The assistant construction manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities pertaining to the construction and maintenance of solar projects in accordance with approved designs, quality standards, project schedules/budgets and company policies and governmental regulations.

Job Type

Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Manages project within the pillars of Safety, Schedule and Cost.
• Organizes, plans, directs, coordinates and reports onsite construction activities.
• Assures compliance with Company safety policies and OSHA, NFPA70e, and/or MSHA safety standards.
• Manages all sub-contractors for timely completion, quality; ensures project is built according to plans, specifications, schedule and budget.?
• Assists in managing field personnel with daily schedules including people, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.?
• Makes daily updates to current project schedules via Procore.
• Documents delays/changes; sets up staging areas as needed.
• Maintains and monitor and documents compliance to quality standards for project records.
• Reports to the management team all projects progress, new issues, resolutions, and budget and schedule compliance on a consistent basis.
• Seeks cost savings through optimizing efficiencies, maintaining project; tooling, material, and equipment, and eliminating waste.
• Works with foremen to enter and approve labor time in Procore.
• Uploads Safety, QC, daily reports, incidents, and testing documents to project folders in Procore.
• Maintains trailer needs – safety, material, cleanliness, plans.
• Ensures rentals on site are being maintained properly.
• Provides daily reports to the Management Team.
• Maintains a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Onsite Responsibilities

• Tool Process implementation
• Material Inventory and management
• Safety Documents. Incident Reports, JSA Management-Upload
• Daily Reporting (Procore)
• Schedule Update (Procore) including 2 week lookahead
• Comply with EHS requirements
• Material Runs
• Photos Uploads (Procore)
• DOLI Sheet sent
• Monday Board updates
• SWPPPP Training/Inspections
• Office Trailer Set Up
• Connex Management
• Check in Material
• Miscellaneous Material Ordering
• Warehouse interaction. Material Returns
• Fill in on tasks as needed.
• Module Serial Number Scanning

Competencies

Managing Self

• Technical or professional proficiency to be highly competent in their work
• Problem-solving
• Putting the team first, working well with others
• Relationship building and Intrapersonal skills
• Using Company tools and processes
• Daily Discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback
• Delivers results consistently
• Creates a process for one's own work
• Creates a process for improving the work and incorporating into existing processes via process mapping
• Communication skills: Written and verbal communication, Presentation skills, Running meetings, Email, Conflict Management, Building a Business Case, and Listening

Requirements

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, communicate effectively, and actively listen. Frequent use of hands and fingers is necessary for handling, feeling, and operating tools or equipment.
• Occasional physical activities include reaching with arms and hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The role may also require lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Visual requirements include close vision and the ability to distinguish colors. A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle are also required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and requires longer hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel

Travel to worksites is required.

Required Education And Experience

• Two years minimum of solar related experience in the field with demonstrated examples of leadership
• Experience working on +1MW Solar Projects
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Proficiency with reading blueprints, plans, specs
• Proficiency with Office 365 software and programs
• Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management software
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• OSHA 10 certified
• Ability to identify solar related tools, equipment, and materials

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field
• OSHA 30 Certified
• Proficiency in Gantt charts and MS Projects
• First aid certified
• Fall training certified

Novel Energy Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Salary Description

$90,000-$120,000 annually

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing