Renewable Energy Field Coordinator — Construction Lead

Thorstad Companies; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorstad Companies in Minnesota is seeking a Construction Support professional to provide pre-construction assistance on renewable energy projects. You will help manage submittals and RFIs, review design and engineering documents, and coordinate early mobilization tasks to ensure plans are accurate and on schedule.

You will draft and organize turnover binders, assist with subcontract and purchase agreement preparation, track safety and quality inspections, and liaise with local subcontractors

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in construction field. Preferably renewable energy construction
• Associate degree in construction related field
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituencies from varied and diverse backgrounds
• Must demonstrate emotional intelligence; being aware of the motions of self and others
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, communication, and problem solving skills
• Detail orientated with the ability and organization to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Current driver's license
• Must be able to speak and understand English

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction support
• Support the submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work utilizing Procore.
• Review, understand and help manage project design and engineering documents, ensuring compliance, organization and distribution to necessary parties
• Perform project specific tasks in preparation of the team mobilizing to site
• Assist with research on living arrangements for project team members
• Prepare turnover binder templates
• Assist with the preparation of Pre-Mobilization Kickoff meetings
• Compile, contact, and arrange for short form subcontracts with local entities at the project site (Power, trailers, housing, local subcontractors, etc.)
• Assist in drafting subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Lead designated aspects necessary for construction support
• Assist with the quality assurance & quality control process as delineated in the Project Quality Plan, including coordinating prep meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, punch list final inspections
• Assist with the inventory process as materials arrive to site: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage
• Assist Project Manager and Project Superintendents as needed regarding material and equipment management (pickup trucks, rented/owned equipment, coordinate the equipment facility)
• Manage production logs for work put in place (self-performed or subcontracted)
• Track Safety or Quality incidents
• Administer closeout processes
• Compile turnover documentation and transfer to customer per the project specific quality plan
• Assist Project Manager with getting contract documents closed out with subcontractors and suppliers
• Support the final inspections and punch list process
• Provide periodic updates of the submittal register to the customer or architect

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Detail oriented

Multitasking

English language

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in construction related field

Job description

Thorstad Companies in Minnesota is seeking a Construction Support professional to provide pre-construction assistance on renewable energy projects. You will help manage submittals and RFIs, review design and engineering documents, and coordinate early mobilization tasks to ensure plans are accurate and on schedule.

You will draft and organize turnover binders, assist with subcontract and purchase agreement preparation, track safety and quality inspections, and liaise with local subcontractors