Construction Manager, Solar + BESS

Summit Energy Group LLC; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Energy Group LLC is seeking an experienced Owner’s representative to oversee solar and BESS plant construction, interconnect, site work, and commissioning. The role requires managing contractors, vendors, and internal teams to meet budgetary, scheduling, environmental, and safety goals.

The position leads engineering, procurement and construction oversight activities necessary to construct and commence commercial operations from the project site in the mainland U.S.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction Management, professional career in construction with past experience in Industrial or power markets.
• A background in electrical and utilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with resources and sub suppliers in various disciplines to determine project priorities, schedule and work plans to meet milestones
• Manages sub-tier suppliers to the requirements outlined in contracts or purchase orders as the lead manager and administrator.
• Manage onsite company representative staff (Inspectors)
• Reporting daily, weekly and monthly on progress, indicators, and recovery plans to upper management
• Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures, local regulations, contracts and policies
• Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed
• Leads onsite project meetings and reviews EPC budget, schedule, quality, risk tracker, and contingency allocations
• Interfaces with project's designated management committees or third parties, and acts as lead Company representative of project activities
• Manage (when needed) onsite execution requirements stipulated in the Interconnect Agreement, Purchase Power Agreement, and Independent System Operator to achieve back-feed, sync and commercial operation
• Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements,
• Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration
• Overseas commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Skills

Organization

Communication

Schedule & planning

Construction means & methods

Management means & methods

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Procore

Job description

To act as the Owner’s representative to oversee all aspects solar and BESS plant construction including interconnect, site work, owner purchased material, safety, startup and commissioning, and project close out. This position is responsible for the overall management of the team and assigned projects, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, environmental and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and manage construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site. Employees in this role manage the engineering, procurement and construction oversight-activities necessary to construct, start-up, and commence commercial operations.

Location:

On construction site for duration of project, mainland U.S.

Pay:

DOE (hourly, non-exempt)

This position may be eligible to participate in benefit plans currently offered by the Company provided that all eligibility criteria are met.

Reports to:

Sr. Manager, Construction

Preferred Background:

• Engineering, Construction Management, professional career in construction with past experience in Industrial or power markets
• A background in electrical and utilities is preferred

Required Skillsets:

• Organization
• Computer skills MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint, Procore
• Communication to third parties and executives
• Schedule and planning understanding
• Construction means and methods knowledge
• Management means and methods knowledge

Job Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with resources and sub suppliers in various disciplines to determine project priorities, schedule and work plans to meet milestones
• Manages sub-tier suppliers to the requirements outlined in contracts or purchase orders as the lead manager and administrator.
• Manage onsite company representative staff (Inspectors)
• Reporting daily, weekly and monthly on progress, indicators, and recovery plans to upper management
• Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures, local regulations, contracts and policies
• Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed
• Leads onsite project meetings and reviews EPC budget, schedule, quality, risk tracker, and contingency allocations
• Interfaces with project's designated management committees or third parties, and acts as lead Company representative of project activities
• Manage (when needed) onsite execution requirements stipulated in the Interconnect Agreement, Purchase Power Agreement, and Independent System Operator to achieve back-feed, sync and commercial operation
• Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements,
• Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration
• Overseas commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and reach for extended periods on construction jobsites.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and work in varied weather conditions typical of outdoor construction environments.
• Ability to distinguish color‑coded wiring where required for safety‑critical electrical work, with reasonable accommodation where feasible.
• Ability to wear required PPE and comply with all site safety protocols.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

The Company retains candidate resumes, including referrals and unsolicited submissions, for up to 3 years to support legitimate business needs, including future hiring consideration. Retention is limited to what is necessary, consistent with federal recordkeeping requirements and applicable data privacy laws.