Construction Manager

Actalent; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent in Edwardsville, IL is seeking a Site Construction Manager to serve as the Project Manager's on-site representative, overseeing solar project construction, coordinating activities, monitoring subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, permits, and contracts.

This full-time on-site role covers mobilization through turnover, emphasizes safety, quality, schedule, and detailed documentation, with frequent site walks, QA/QC, and active collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience in solar or related infrastructure.
• Experience overseeing subcontractor execution on active construction sites.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, permits and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site field representative and main contact for daily activities.
• Provide full-time field oversight and coordination across trades and subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, sequencing and field performance for quality.
• Track progress against the schedule and flag potential risks.
• Perform site walks and inspections to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain QA/QC processes and document changes timely.

Skills

Construction management

Solar PV construction

Reading drawings

Subcontractor coordination

OSHA safety

Digital documentation

Communication

Site inspections

Scheduling

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related discipline

Equivalent education and relevant field experience

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Site Construction Manager serves as the Project Managers primary on-site field representative, providing full-time oversight of construction activities on utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects and related infrastructure. This role coordinates daily construction operations, monitors subcontractor performance, and ensures work complies with drawings, specifications, permits, and contract documents. The position offers broad exposure to the full construction lifecycle, including mobilization, active construction, commissioning, energization, turnover, and closeout, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and documentation.

Job Title: Site Construction Manager

The Site Construction Manager serves as the Project Managers primary on-site field representative, providing full-time oversight of construction activities on utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects and related infrastructure. This role coordinates daily construction operations, monitors subcontractor performance, and ensures work complies with drawings, specifications, permits, and contract documents. The position offers broad exposure to the full construction lifecycle, including mobilization, active construction, commissioning, energization, turnover, and closeout, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Managers primary on-site field representative and act as the main point of contact for day-to-day construction activities.
• Provide full-time field oversight and coordination of construction operations across all trades and subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, workmanship, sequencing, and overall field performance to ensure high-quality execution.
• Track project progress against the schedule and identify potential schedule impacts, constraints, and risks in the field.
• Conduct routine site walks and inspections to observe construction activities and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Perform regular safety observations and enforce adherence to OSHA requirements and project-specific safety practices.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure construction aligns with drawings, specifications, permits, contract documents, and project schedules.
• Coordinate the activities of subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders to maintain efficient and orderly site operations.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, permits, contract documents, and project schedules to guide field execution.
• Support the identification, documentation, and coordination of change orders and field changes as needed.
• Oversee field-level QA/QC processes, ensuring issues are documented, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date digital construction documentation using Procore, Microsoft Office, and related platforms.
• Support commissioning activities, including preparation, testing coordination, and documentation for energization and turnover.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, and turnover documentation.
• Maintain clear communication with the Project Manager regarding field conditions, safety issues, schedule risks, and subcontractor performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability on the jobsite while providing visible leadership in the field.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of construction experience within one or more of the following areas: utility-scale solar PV, distributed generation solar, electrical construction, civil construction, industrial construction, power generation, or related infrastructure projects.
• Strong field experience overseeing subcontractor execution and performance on active construction sites.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, permits, contract documents, and project schedules.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices.
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Office, and digital construction documentation platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor productivity, sequencing, and field performance while maintaining quality and schedule.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple field activities simultaneously.
• Capability to perform frequent site walks and inspections across active construction areas and uneven terrain.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and relevant field experience.
• Background in solar or electrical construction with hands‑on field experience overseeing subcontractor execution.
• Experience working on brownfield, landfill‑based solar, or other projects with unique site, civil, electrical, utility, and stakeholder considerations.
• Familiarity with change order processes and documentation in a construction environment.
• Experience supporting projects through commissioning, energization, turnover, and closeout phases.
• Interest in contributing to renewable energy development and the redevelopment of underutilized properties.

Work Environment

This is a full-time assignment based at an active construction site, typically working 10-hour days Monday through Friday, with overtime compensated at 1.5x the regular rate. The role involves frequent walking across uneven terrain and active construction areas, as well as outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to project-specific safety requirements are mandatory at all times. The position may require extended travel or temporary relocation depending on project location. The work environment offers meaningful exposure to solar and related infrastructure projects, including brownfield and landfill-based sites, and provides a high level of ownership in the field across safety, quality, subcontractor performance, schedule, QA/QC, documentation, commissioning, and turnover.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Edwardsville, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $57.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Edwardsville,IL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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