Construction Manager

Michael Page US; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Construction Manager based in Austin, Texas. The role involves overseeing utility-scale solar, storage, and wind projects. Candidates should have substantial experience in construction management, particularly in renewable energy, complemented by a strong educational background. Competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of Construction Management experience in renewable energy.
• Strong track record in the development of renewable energy projects.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction at utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Manage staffing and scheduling for construction activities.
• Act as the primary on-site leader for project execution.

Skills

Construction Management

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science

Job description

• Oversee construction at utility-scale renewables projects on-site
• Become an active participant in the push towards a clean energy future

About Our Client

Our client is an IPP that focus on utility scale solar, storage and wind projects. They cover projects nationwide throughout WECC, CAISO, SPP, MISO, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO and ISO-New England. Their company is made up of around 450 employees and employees can work on an 100% remote basis.

Job Description

Seeking a Construction Manager to be responsible for the following:

• Setting up initial layout and site infrastructure services to include water, power, internet and office trailers and required facilities.
• Scheduling and ensuring appropriate staffing for daily construction activities with employees and sub-contractors.
• Supporting the PM and APM for required management coverage.
• Managing and supporting employee development and growth.
• Providing regular and direct feedback on performance and goal progress.
• Ensuring construction disciplines are coordinating daily functions to minimize schedule delays.
• Identifying potential schedule changes, workflow and staffing issues.
• Performing site investigations for potential construction sites.
• Recommending and evaluating sub-contractors for use on project.
• Daily monitoring of the construction site to oversee work in progress.
• Acting as the primary on-site leader and managing execution teams, including all subcontractors, on assigned projects.
• Evaluating the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes.
• Managing and developing a viable long-term relationship with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors.
• Attend job safety, plan of the day, quality, security and progress meetings as required.
• Ensuring project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements.
• Overseeing the production of multiple job sites.
• Ensuring the safety of each employee, vendor, sub-contractor and temporary labor employees.
• Coordinating schedules with the construction department, engineering department and purchasing department.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 4-8 years of Construction Management experience for renewable energy projects across solar, storage and wind.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science or related field
• Impressive track record and experience in development of renewable energy projects
• Previous applicable experience working in a commercial negotiation environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, multi-task, make decisions, prioritize, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills - able to work and communicate effectively with a cross-functional internal team, vendors, consultants, various project stakeholders, authorities having legal control, utilities, state agencies etc.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

What's on Offer

$100,000-$150,000 base salary + Project Related Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits packages

Opportunity for professional growth