Project Manager - Renewable Energy (Traveler)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking Project Managers for large utility-scale solar projects across the continental United States.

This full-time, site-based role requires extensive travel and offers opportunities to collaborate with developers and power companies on major solar assignments. Join McCarthy’s Renewable Energy team to lead projects from design through close-out, with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience with solar/energy projects of at least $10M.
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices.
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.
• Experience leading a project team and maintaining relationships with external entities.
• Ability to travel 100% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Maintain contract status reports for the McCarthy/Owner contract.
• Coordinate buyouts with Project Director and Operations, including subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Monitor project labor to meet schedule and budget requirements.
• Lead on-site Quality Management processes.
• Oversee pay requests, job cost reports and projections.
• Ensure project safety, EEO and affirmative action programs.
• Train and monitor progress of project labor and staff.
• Review material orders and installation work plans.
• Develop and lead project close-out processes.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners.

Skills

10+ years experience

Construction knowledge

Subcontracts & vendors

Team leadership

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

McCarthy's Renewable Energy Business Unit is looking for Project Managers to manage large utility-scale solar projects throughout continental United States. This is a great opportunity to assist both developers and power companies on some of the largest and most unique solar jobs in the country with excellent opportunity for future growth within McCarthy.

This is a full-time, site-based position that requires extensive travel to locations that span the continental U.S. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project chart of accounts, site logistics plan and detailed CPM construction schedule
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract, develop and maintain the detailed project contract status report.
• Coordinate/participate with the Project Director and Operations Department in the actual buyout of the project, including negotiating and issuing subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Continuously monitor project labor to verify that the project is properly staffed for schedule and budget requirements.
• Establish, maintain and lead the on-site Quality Management process
• Oversee the pay request process, job cost report and total cost projection reports
• Ensure project quality and effective implementation of safety, EEO and Affimative Action programs
• Train and monitor progress of all project labor and staff performance and development
• Review and approve material orders and installation work plans
• Develop, schedule and lead project close-out processes
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent McCarthy’s core values

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience with solar/energy related projects of $10M+
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful project team, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities
• Ability to travel 100% nationwide

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $119,000 - $158,400. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

For Colorado locations only, In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthy’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large-scale commercial construction industry, a candidate’s project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $117,300 - $124,100