Onsite Construction Manager – Utility-Scale Solar PV/BESS

CrestCura Energy Services; Northern (KY); On-site; 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 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.