Senior Solar EPC Construction Lead Onsite & Client Interface

Primoris Services Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-Term)

401(k) with company matching

Overtime at Straight Time

Regular Rotations

Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field execution on utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will partner with the PM and APM to deliver on-time, within budget, and compliant construction from pre-construction through demobilization.

The role requires strong leadership, rigorous safety culture, and experience with EPC contracts, scheduling and cost control; relocation to project sites is expected as projects vary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible construction experience.
• Prior experience on utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracts, construction sequencing, and field execution.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Interpersonal skills – Ability to supervise and present information to many employees.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and their appropriate applications.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, listening, presentation) to effectively work with owners, vendors, employees, landowners, etc.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Organization skills: Scheduling, planning and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for safe, high-quality, and efficient field execution.
• Lead pre-planning, mobilization, and execution in alignment with the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Maintains strong field presence to audit work activities and engage crews.
• Champion PRE safety culture and ensure compliance with safety rules and PPE.
• Ensure all work meets engineering, contractual, owner, and internal quality requirements.
• Lead Plan of the Day (POD), weekly planning, and three-week look-ahead meetings.
• Review production, productivity, and cost performance against budget and schedule.
• Understand and enforce EPC contract requirements affecting construction execution.
• Share responsibility for project Profit & Loss (P&L) performance.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for client representatives.
• Manage subcontractor performance, compliance, and recovery planning.
• Support commissioning, punch list, closeout, and demobilization activities.
• Provide leadership by coaching and developing direct reports.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety culture

Execution planning

Cost awareness

Client/stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field execution on utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will partner with the PM and APM to deliver on-time, within budget, and compliant construction from pre-construction through demobilization.

The role requires strong leadership, rigorous safety culture, and experience with EPC contracts, scheduling and cost control; relocation to project sites is expected as projects vary.