Construction Manager

CrestCura Energy Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

CrestCura Energy Services seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for utility-scale PV and BESS projects. You will supervise daily construction, manage EPC contractor performance, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence from mobilization to commissioning.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in on-site solar/BESS construction, deep technical knowledge, and strong coordination skills to resolve disputes and protect client interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or 5+ years onsite construction management experience.
• 4+ years of onsite construction management or site superintendence on utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects.
• Deep understanding of PV and BESS construction means and methods, electrical installations, civil site prep, and mechanical racking/tracker assemblies.
• Proven track record overseeing EPC contractors, managing field crews, and holding third parties to quality and schedule constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to de-escalate and resolve field disputes while protecting client interests.

Responsibilities

• Onsite leadership: Serve as the primary onsite representative for CrestCura, supervising construction activities on utility-scale PV or BESS projects.
• EPC oversight: Monitor daily progress, manpower, and adherence to schedule and contractual obligations.
• Dispute resolution: Act as the frontline for resolving onsite disputes and keeping projects moving.
• Quality & compliance: Conduct site walkthroughs to verify construction meets design specs, QA/QC standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Safety champion: Ensure adherence to Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP) and OSHA standards; participate in daily safety meetings.
• Risk mitigation: Identify and mitigate project risks including technical, contractual, and commercial issues.
• Field engineering support: Review RFIs, submittals, and field change directives.
• Cross-functional coordination: Provide daily logs, progress photos, and flag scope or schedule deviations.
• Commissioning handoff: Oversee transition from completion to testing and commissioning with OEMs.

Skills

Onsite leadership

EPC oversight

Dispute resolution

Quality & compliance

Safety champion

Risk mitigation

Field engineering support

Cross-functional coordination

Commissioning handoff

Communication & conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

5+ years onsite construction management experience

Tools

Documentation management

Job description

CrestCura is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to serve as the primary onsite leader for utility-scale PV and BESS projects. This role will oversee daily onsite operations, closely monitor the EPC contractor’s activities, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, schedule expectations, and contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate brings deep field experience, extensive knowledge of PV & BESS construction operations and contracts, strong conflict-resolution skills for managing onsite disputes, and the ability to drive construction execution seamlessly from mobilization through commissioning.

• Onsite Leadership: Serve as the primary onsite representative for CrestCura, providing daily oversight of construction activities on assigned utility-scale PV or BESS projects.
• EPC Oversight: Monitor the EPC contractor’s daily progress, manpower tracking, and adherence to the project schedule, ensuring field execution aligns with the overall project plan and contractual obligations.
• Dispute Resolution: Act as the first line of defense for resolving onsite disputes between contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, keeping the project moving efficiently.
• Quality & Compliance: Conduct regular site walkthroughs to verify that construction meets strict design specifications, QA/QC standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Safety Champion: Ensure the EPC and all site personnel strictly adhere to Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP) and OSHA standards; actively participate in and audit daily safety meetings.
• Risk mitigation: Identify and mitigate project risks, including technical, contractual, and commercial issues.
• Field Engineering Support: Review and assist in managing field-level documentation, including Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and field change directives.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with the offsite Project Manager, providing transparent, accurate daily logs, progress photos, and early warnings regarding scope or schedule deviations.
• Commissioning Handoff: Oversee the transition from mechanical and electrical completion into the testing and commissioning phases, coordinating closely with OEMs and CrestCura’s commissioning teams.

• Education / Background Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or 5-years of onsite construction management experience.
• Industry Experience: 4+ years of dedicated onsite construction management or site superintendence experience on utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects. Proven track record managing projects through construction, mechanical completion, and commissioning phases.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of PV and BESS construction means and methods, electrical installations, civil site prep, and mechanical racking/tracker assemblies.
• Contractor Management: Proven track record of successfully overseeing EPC contractors, managing field crews, and holding third parties accountable to quality and schedule constraints.
• Communication & Conflict Resolution: Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to de-escalate and resolve field disputes effectively while protecting client interests.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification, OSHA 30, or other relevant certification
• Experience with an EPC, IPP, or utility in a Construction Management role
• Active Journeyman, Master Electrician, PE, or other relevant license
• Familiarity with environmental compliance (SWPPP)

• Competitive pay

• Medical(individual fullycovered bycompany)

• 401kwith company match

• Paidvacation,in addition to10paidholidaysand5 sick days