BESS Construction Manager

Saulsbury Industries; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on-site safety, quality, schedule, and budget across diverse project locations in Texas and beyond. You will oversee the on-site workforce, coordinate subcontractors and vendors, and ensure adherence to Saulsbury standards and client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive construction experience, and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction industry experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience on BESS/PV projects.
• Drug screen and background check required.
• Proficiency in electrical, earthwork, utilities, structures, mechanical, etc.
• Understanding of cost and schedule control, forecasting and contract change management.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of on-site leadership for safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Demonstrate leadership to uphold Saulsbury standards and core values.
• Develop work plans to safely deliver a quality project.
• Identify issues early, resolve or mitigate them, escalate as needed.
• Schedule resources including workforce, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Lead project admin functions: cost control, progress tracking, scheduling, forecasting, procurement.
• Assist with recruitment and development of construction workforce.
• Provide direction to craft superintendents and subcontractor leaders.
• Collaborate with Project Manager on scope changes.
• Safeguard Saulsbury and customer resources.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries! Location: Odessa / Houston / Remote Project Locations Type: Full Time

General Information/Job Summary

The Construction Manager is accountable for all aspects of the construction scope of work, including safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction. They manage the construction schedule and budget and lead the on-site workforce. They represent Saulsbury’s interests and ensure a successful project.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of on-site leadership and accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and budgetary performance.
• Demonstrate visible leadership to uphold Saulsbury standards and ensure all work is conducted in alignment with our core values.
• Develop work plans to safely deliver a quality project.
• Identify potential issues early, resolve or mitigate them, and elevate as appropriate.
• Conduct resource scheduling including company workforce, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Lead and support project administrative functions including cost control, progress tracking, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, etc.
• Assist with the recruitment and development of the construction workforce.
• Provide direction and guidance to craft superintendents, general foremen, and subcontractor site leadership.
• Work with Project Manager and others to identify and manage scope change.
• Be an effective steward of Saulsbury and Customer resources.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant construction industry experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience on BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), PV, or similar projects.
• Satisfactory completion of a drug screen & background check is required.
• Proficiency in various areas of construction (electrical, earthwork, utilities, structures, mechanical, etc.).
• Understanding of various project management aspects including cost and schedule control, forecasting, and contract change management.
• Uncompromising commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to set goals, uphold standards, generate buy-in, and foster a culture of constructive accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to navigate challenging project issues.
• Ability to travel and/or temporarily relocate to project construction sites.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting / standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk the property and laydown yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.

Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.

Saulsbury Industries provides engineering, general construction, electrical & instrumentation, and fabrication services to heavy industrial markets. We manage turnkey, grassroots, engineering, construction, and procurement (EPC), electrical transmission & distribution services, and E&I projects for clients nationwide. Saulsbury has provided services to a diverse energy sector for more than 50 years. Our reputation has been built on honesty and integrity to our clients and employees through the continuous commitments to safety, quality, growth, and mutual profitability. We offer stable employment, career advancement and a commitment to the work/life balance of our employees. Most importantly, we bring our "safety first and foremost" value that has yielded one of the preeminent records for incident-free operations in the construction industry.

Saulsbury is capable of handling projects in size from under $100,000 to more than $100 million. We have offices located in Odessa, Dallas, Port Arthur, Henderson, Abilene, and Bismarck ND.

Visit our website at www.saulsbury.com

Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer