Construction Manager

acciona; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP

HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

15 days PTO + holidays

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Construction Manager to support Fleming Solar Farm. You will work with the General Construction Manager to oversee safety, schedules, and contractor performance on-site, coordinating with teams to keep construction on track and ensure project requirements are met.

The role requires 5-7 years in construction, strong leadership, and field supervision experience, plus willingness to travel and relocate to project sites.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of construction industry experience in power generation, renewable energy, or heavy industrial construction projects.
• At least 3 years of field supervision and/or contractor management experience.
• Two- or four-year technical degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong leadership and team supervision abilities, effective communication with contractors and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project for reporting and documentation.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to project site as needed.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Construction Manager in overseeing activities, employees, contractors, and subcontractors on site.
• Monitor daily construction to ensure safety, QA/QC, codes, and contractual compliance.
• Oversee site safety and environmental compliance per regulations and ACCIONA policies.
• Track schedules, review progress reports, and verify milestone completion.
• Assist with pay applications and change order evaluations per contract requirements.
• Coordinate tie-ins, startup, testing, commissioning, and facility turnover.
• Maintain accurate construction documentation and lead project meetings.

Skills

Field supervision

Contractor management

Leadership

Communication

MS Project

QA/QC oversight

Site safety

Travel readiness

Education

Technical degree (2- or 4-year)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Construction Manager to support the successful execution of Fleming Solar Farm. Working closely with the General Construction Manager, this role helps oversee construction quality, safety, contractor performance, scheduling, and project coordination. As a key on-site representative of ACCIONA, the Construction Manager works with contractors, project management, customers, landowners, and internal teams to keep construction on track and ensure compliance with project requirements. The role also supports commissioning, facility turnover, and project closeout.

Job Description

• Support the General Construction Manager in overseeing construction activities, employees, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure work progresses safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitor daily construction activities to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, QA/QC requirements, applicable codes, contractual obligations, and sound construction practices.
• Oversee site safety and environmental compliance in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and ACCIONA policies, including required personnel training and hazard assessments.
• Monitor construction schedules and project controls, review contractor progress reports and invoices, and verify completion of project milestones.
• Assist the Project Manager with reviewing pay applications and evaluating change order requests in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate tie‑ins, startup, testing, and commissioning activities to support facility turnover to Operations, project demobilization, and closeout.
• Maintain accurate construction documentation, including requests for information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, drawings, meeting minutes, and project logs.
• Lead project meetings as needed and prepare daily construction reports and key performance indicator (KPI) updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to the on‑site ACCIONA team.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 5-7 years of construction industry experience in power generation, renewable energy, or heavy industrial construction projects, preferably with exposure to electrical and heavy civil construction.
• At least 3 years of field supervision and/or contractor management experience , including oversight and coordination of construction activities. Renewable energy experience is a plus.
• A two- or four-year technical degree preferred but will consider an equivalent combination of work experience and training.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience supervising teams, coordinating contractors, and working independently.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, customers, landowners, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights of up to 300 feet, and navigate active construction sites.
• Ability to travel and temporarily relocate to project site during construction.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Pay & Benefits

• Base Pay: $110,000 - $125,000 (based on experience, education, and skillset).
• 10% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics).
• Per Diem during deployment periods at the project site.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
• 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment.

Working Conditions

Combination of office and active construction site work environments.

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