On-Site Solar Construction Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Site Construction Manager to serve as the project manager's on-site field representative, overseeing utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects. You will coordinate daily construction operations, monitor subcontractor performance, review drawings, permits, and contract documents, and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and documentation throughout mobilization to turnover.

The role requires strong reading of drawings, OSHA knowledge, Procore and MS Office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience on utility-scale solar or related projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, permits and project schedules.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and field operations on active sites.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices.
• Proficient with Procore and standard office software; effective communicator and organizer.
• Hands-on in commissioning, turnover, and closeout phases as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site field representative and main contact for daily construction activities.
• Provide full-time field oversight across trades and subcontractors.
• Monitor productivity, sequencing, and field performance for quality and schedule.
• Track progress against the schedule and identify risks and constraints.
• Conduct site walks, inspections, and enforce safety practices (OSHA).
• Coordinate stakeholders to maintain efficient site operations and QA/QC.
• Review drawings, permits, and contract docs to guide field execution.
• Support change orders, field changes, and turnover documentation.

Skills

5+ years construction experience

Field oversight

Read drawings & specs

OSHA knowledge

Communication & organization

Procore proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACTalent is seeking a Site Construction Manager to serve as the project manager's on-site field representative, overseeing utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects. You will coordinate daily construction operations, monitor subcontractor performance, review drawings, permits, and contract documents, and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and documentation throughout mobilization to turnover.

The role requires strong reading of drawings, OSHA knowledge, Procore and MS Office