Construction Manager

Blue Ridge Power; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Construction Manager to oversee multiple solar utility projects across the U.S. This role involves ensuring safety, managing project timelines, and optimizing pre-construction specifics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Solar PV construction and a strong ability to communicate effectively with contractors and stakeholders. With a commitment to quality and safety, this position promises a dynamic work environment with 100% travel and per diem benefits. Join a company dedicated to innovation and excellence in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401k

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Training and Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Hybrid Work Options

Dog-Friendly Offices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Solar PV Construction.
• Experience managing staff and subcontractors on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee multiple solar utility projects.
• Ensure safety programs are followed across all projects.

Skills

Solar PV Construction

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

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Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force, and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, with offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Lexington, SC. Blue Ridge Power has installed 8 GW of solar infrastructure throughout the country and employs about 700 team members. Learn more at blueridgepower.com.

Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking a Construction Manager to join our team! The Construction Manager will be responsible for the project execution of multiple small to large-scale solar utility projects. The Construction Manager must be proactive to prevent potential problems and work toward mitigation of any issues impacting safety, construction, schedule, and cost. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

This position is 100% travel and offers per diem while working on our project sites. Site states include but are not limited to: Oklahoma, North Carolina, Virginia, Michigan, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, etc.

We have multiple openings available!

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa.

What You'll Do:

• Execute, oversee, and optimize the pre-construction specifics of multiple portfolios/projects.
• Supervise and/or coordinate safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, analysis, and contract administration.
• Ensure the safety program is followed across all responsible projects.
• Assist with change, risk, and quality management.
• Conduct construction progress inspections at sites before, during, and after active construction for quality control and progress reporting.
• Interact daily with contractors and consultants to help and guide in preparing and coordinating deliverables. Deliverables include scope of work, capital need assessments, contract documents, schedule of values, submittals, contracts, applications, and permitting.
• Communicate with stakeholders as needed.
• Verify constructability, and resource allocations, assess field status of projects, and resolve issues as needed.
• Work closely with partners to develop estimates and evaluate budgets.
• Oversee the project timeline and progress of the pre-construction process through to closing and hand-off to our field teams.
• Manage all aspects of the project schedule as it relates to permitting, material purchase and delivery, and the construction process.
• Assist with project engineering plan design review, evaluation, and implementation.
• Assist with contractor payment requests.
• Facilitate defining a scope of work, construction goals, and stakeholder deliverables for each project.
• Achieve the project objectives and control construction phase risk by applying current performance pros and cons to upcoming projects to ensure the highest probability of accuracy in the scopes, quality in materials, schedules, and costs.
• Multi-document review and quality control related to guiding agency requirements.
• Attend and lead pre-construction meetings via conference calls and in-person meetings.
• Identify potential problems and corrective actions that must be implemented on current and future work promptly.
• Maintain accurate records by monitoring all document changes and costs associated.
  
  

Must-Haves:

• 5+ years' experience in Solar PV Construction.
• 5+ years' experience in a Construction Manager/Site Superintendent level position or higher.
• Experience in the Solar Industry is required.
• EPC experience required.
• Experience with managing staff and subcontractors on construction projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate expectations, goals, and concerns to subcontractors and project management team members.
• Ability to review and understand multi-trade construction drawings and specifications, as well as construction best practices across an array of trades, including surveying, civil, structural, thermal and moisture protection, and electrical construction.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, make decisions, prioritize, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Strong work ethic, a high degree of detail orientation, and an extreme sense of urgency.
  
  

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license required.
  
  

Working Environment and Physical Demand:

• This position is 100% travel and offers per diem while working on our project site(s).
• The position requires travel to our project site(s).
• Must possess reliable transportation.
• Able to travel for extended periods to various locations.
• Must be able to comply with all company safety standards and procedures, including OSHA requirements.
• Must follow organization policies and procedures.
• Individuals in this position work in an outdoor environment and must be able to tolerate all climates.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short to long distances for 8-10 hours daily.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  
  

Blue Ridge Power believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Training and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Hybrid Work Options, Remote Work Options, Dog-Friendly Offices, and much more!

Blue Ridge Power supports organizations local to our offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Asheville, NC, including the school systems, environmental groups, athletics, youth organizations, and more.

Blue Ridge Power is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

Blue Ridge Power does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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