Senior Solar EPC On-Site Construction Lead

Green Recruitment Company; Dixon Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Recruitment Company seeks an EPC Construction Manager to lead on-site execution of utility-scale solar PV projects from mobilization through turnover. You will coordinate field teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.

You will oversee QA/QC, coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Safety, and drive adherence to contractual requirements. Domestic travel and full-time site presence are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of construction management experience, including 3+ years on utility-scale solar EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV construction methods, electrical systems, civil works, and balance-of-plant scope.
• Proven experience managing large subcontractor teams and multiple scopes simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracts, schedules, and construction cost controls.
• Proficiency with construction management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, or similar.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work full-time on project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead all construction activities for utility-scale solar PV projects (typically 5MW–500MW+), from mobilization through mechanical completion and turnover.
• Manage daily field operations, construction sequencing, and workforce planning to meet schedule milestones.
• Serve as the on-site authority for construction decisions, issue resolution, and coordination.
• Represent the EPC company in meetings with owners, inspectors, utilities, AHJs, and third-party stakeholders.
• Execute construction activities in accordance with the approved project schedule and budget.
• Identify schedule risks, manpower constraints, and constructability issues; implement mitigation plans.
• Track productivity, quantities installed, and earned value; provide accurate field reporting.
• Support change management, including scope changes, field directives, and potential claims.
• Oversee and coordinate all subcontractors, including civil, pile driving, racking, electrical, and commissioning support teams.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with contract terms, scope, schedule, safety, and quality requirements.
• Conduct subcontractor performance reviews and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment staging, and logistics with Procurement and Site Logistics teams.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with OSHA, site-specific safety plans, and EPC safety policies.
• Lead daily job hazard analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and site safety meetings.
• Ensure proper training, PPE usage, and enforcement of safety rules across all site personnel.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure construction work meets approved drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and quality audits with internal QA/QC teams and third parties.
• Oversee punch list resolution and ensure timely closeout of quality issues.
• Support as-built documentation, turnover packages, and project closeout activities.
• Work closely with Engineering to resolve RFIs, field design issues, and constructability challenges.
• Coordinate with Project Management on progress updates, risks, forecasts, and client communications.
• Support commissioning and energization activities, including turnover of systems and subsystems.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with all stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Quality assurance

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Green Recruitment Company seeks an EPC Construction Manager to lead on-site execution of utility-scale solar PV projects from mobilization through turnover. You will coordinate field teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.

You will oversee QA/QC, coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Safety, and drive adherence to contractual requirements. Domestic travel and full-time site presence are expected.