Construction Manager

Strata Clean Energy; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

PTO

401K with company matching

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy seeks an experienced Construction Manager to oversee utility-scale solar projects. You will set schedules, manage sub-contractors, and ensure on-site safety and design compliance across VA/SC/NC sites.

On-site role requires coordinating with engineering, procurement, and field teams, with travel up to 95% per project policy. Strong leadership and civil/electrical knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct construction management experience in utility work or heavy construction projects.
• OSHA 10 and/or 30 certification preferred.
• Must have a valid current driver license and ability to pass driving requirements.
• Knowledge of state rules and environmental requirements (BMP's and SWPPP).

Responsibilities

• Sets up initial layout and site infrastructure services to include water, power, internet and office trailers and required facilities.
• Schedules and ensures appropriate staffing for daily construction activities with employees and sub-contractors.
• Coordinates schedules with the construction department, engineering department, and purchasing department.
• Ensures the safety of each employee, vendor, sub-contractor and temporary labor employees.
• Supports the PM and APM for required management coverage.
• Creates and implements daily work plans.
• Ensures construction disciplines are coordinating daily functions to minimize schedule delays.
• Identifies potential schedule changes, workflow and staffing issues.
• Performs site investigations for potential future construction site locations.
• Identifies potential employee relations issues.
• Recommends and evaluates sub-contractors for use on project.
• Manages and develops a viable long-term relationship with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors.

Skills

10+ years construction mgmt experience

OSHA 10/30 certification

Valid driver license

Civil and Electrical knowledge

Travel up to 95%

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for overseeing all construction aspects of our utility-scale solar projects. The CM establishes the work schedule, manages sub-contractors, assigns the proper crews and trades to a project, ensures that proper tools and materials are available, reviews designs with engineering, and ensures the project is built according to design with safety at the forefront.

Our Construction Managers are on-site at the assigned project location and move to the next project when needed; current projects are in VA/SC/NC.

Summary

We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Sets up initial layout and site infrastructure services to include water, power, internet and office trailers and required facilities.
• Schedules and ensures appropriate staffing for daily construction activities with employees and sub-contractors.
• Coordinates schedules with the construction department, engineering department, and purchasing department.
• Ensures the safety of each employee, vendor, sub-contractor and temporary labor employees.
• Supports the PM and APM for required management coverage.
• Creates and implements daily work plans.
• Ensures construction disciplines are coordinating daily functions to minimize schedule delays.
• Identifies potential employee relations issues.
• Identifies potential schedule changes, workflow and staffing issues.
• Shuts down a construction site when conditions warrant it, such as weather or safety.
• Performs site investigations for potential future construction site locations.
• Recommends and evaluates sub-contractors for use on project.
• Daily monitoring of the construction site to oversee work in progress.
• Acts as the primary on-site leader and manages execution teams, including all subcontractors, on assigned projects.
• Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes.
• Manages and develops a viable long-term relationship with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors. Attends job safety, plan of the day, quality, security and progress meetings as required.
• Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements.
• Aligns individual and team objectives to department and company objectives.
• Manages and supports employee development and growth.
• Provides regular and direct feedback on performance and goal progress.
• Possesses Civil and Electrical knowledge.
• Manages well in stressful environments.
• Understands the fundamentals of contract requirements, scheduling concepts and exceptions
• Interpretation of state rules and regulations and adherence to environmental requirements (BMP's and SWPPP)

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• High School diploma.
• 10+ years of direct construction management experience in utility work or heavy construction projects.
• OSHA 10 and/or 30 certification preferred.
• Must have a valid current driver license and ability to pass driving requirements
• Able to travel based and located on assigned projects, up to 95% (per diem and rotation schedule offered per policy)
• Management experience with utility scale solar projects desired.
• Experience and understanding of contract requirements, scheduling concepts and exceptions
• Knowledge of state rules and regulations, and environmental requirements (BMP's and SWPPP).
• Civil and Electrical knowledge and experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Work is performed in the field and in an office environment in the field. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds.

Perks and Benefits

we offer medical/dental/vision insurance plans, PTO, and 401K with a company matching portion.

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.