Site Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401(k) match

Company-paid parking

Cell phone provided

Wellness programs

Job summary

Apex Clean Energy is seeking a Site Manager to join our team and lead on-site construction activities for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects across the United States. You will work with our construction managers and be located on-site for the duration of each project (typically 12–18 months), traveling to different sites as needed.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and cross-functional collaboration with contractors, OEMs, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of utility-scale wind or solar construction experience.
• Strong project management and multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites, with monthly R&R trips.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site activities during construction to meet schedule and safety standards.
• Represent Apex on-site as project owner liaison with contractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee field inspections across civil, mechanical, electrical scopes.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation and reporting cadence.
• Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, engineers, and authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Tools

Procore

Job description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of nearly 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com .

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.

Job Description

Apex seeks a Site Manager to join us and work with our team of onsite construction managers to help lead the construction of utility-scale wind energy, solar energy, and/or battery storage projects to support our portfolio across the United States. As a Site Manager at Apex, you will be located on-site at a project throughout its construction lifecycle (typically 12-18 months). These projects are located in various parts of the United States. Reporting to and supporting the Field Operations Manager, this role will help to manage relationships with various stakeholders and interface with other groups of the Engineering & Construction Department.

Our Site Managers occupy a multi-faceted role and provide technical support for projects entering into and under construction for utility-scale renewable energy projects. The position requires cross-functional skills as you’ll be performing a variety of field level tasks, supporting various site team disciplines, and collaborating with site team and home office team members. You will collaborate with third-party engineering firms and effectively put together solutions to project issues, interfacing with renewable energy equipment OEMs, and providing technical support, as needed. You’ll be assigned to a specific project, so travel is a must. You will be expected to support and coordinate with local officials and the community, site project facilities and ensure that quality standards are met during field evaluations and construction.

Our ideal candidate is an individual who wants to grow within the renewable energy business, is action-oriented, a hard-working team player who can jump in and support projects from a variety of angles. This position requires excellent communication and writing skills as well as the ability to balance priorities and shift needs on the go. A passion for renewable energy is a must.

Primary Responsibilities

• Site Leadership & Field Execution – Lead day-to-day site activities throughout construction, ensuring work is executed safely, in accordance with approved plans and specifications, and in alignment with project schedule, quality, and commercial objectives.
• Ownership Representation – Serve as the primary on-site representative of Apex's interests as project owner, upholding Apex's core values and ensuring the long-term quality and reliability of the asset are prioritized in all field decisions.
• Field Oversight & Inspection Management – Oversee and coordinate field inspection activities across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes. Ensure inspections are performed, properly documented, and followed through to resolution. Typically oversee a multidisciplinary inspection team of approximately four inspectors per project.
• QA/QC & Reporting – Ensure required QA/QC documentation, inspection records, deficiencies, punch lists, and corrective actions are maintained and resolved. Establish and maintain an appropriate reporting cadence with the Field Operations Manager and project team, escalating significant quality, schedule, safety, or execution issues promptly.
• Contractor & OEM Management – Maintain strong, proactive working relationships with the primary construction contractor, equipment OEMs, engineering firms, and other key project stakeholders. Communicate expectations clearly, resolve field issues efficiently, and ensure construction activities support both safe execution and the long‑term reliability of the completed asset.
• Safety Leadership & Incident Review – Promote a strong site safety culture and hold contractors and site personnel accountable for safe work practices. Participate in the review and documentation of safety incidents, near misses, and corrective actions, and ensure lessons learned are communicated and implemented.
• Environmental & Permit Compliance – Support compliance with project environmental permits and requirements, including wildlife protection measures, dust suppression, stormwater controls, and landowner agreements
• Project Management & Coordination – Coordinate multiple project priorities across construction, engineering, quality, safety, and commercial functions. Track commitments, identify emerging issues, drive resolution, and communicate project status and risks to internal leadership.
• Schedule & Cost Awareness – Monitor field progress against project schedules and support efforts to maintain project milestones and budget objectives. Identify potential schedule, productivity, or cost impacts and work with the project team to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Technical & Field Problem Solving – Provide hands‑on technical support and field-level problem solving across civil, mechanical, electrical, and renewable energy scopes. Coordinate with engineering and OEM resources as necessary to develop practical and technically sound solutions.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Serve as a key onsite representative for Apex, coordinating with contractors, OEMs, third‑party inspectors, engineers, local officials, and other stakeholders. Maintain clear and timely communication regarding project status, issues, decisions, and required actions.
• Project Documentation & Closeout – Ensure field documentation, inspection records, deficiency tracking, punch lists, and other required project records are complete and maintained throughout construction and through project turnover.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Site Manager at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Minimum 10 years of utility-scale wind or solar construction experience.
• Thorough understanding of utility-scale renewable energy construction and field execution.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating multidisciplinary field teams, including civil, mechanical, and electrical inspectors.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing QA/QC activities, field inspections, documentation, deficiency resolution, and project closeout.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with primary construction contractors, equipment OEMs, engineering firms, and other project stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage project issues, drive accountability, and communicate effectively across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with project controls within industrial engineering, procurement, and construction environments.
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices and experience participating in safety incident and near-miss reviews.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with field personnel, contractors, vendors, engineers, and senior management.
• High standard of integrity, accountability, and reliability.
• OSHA 30 certification is strongly preferred.
• Procore experience preferred
• Able to read, write, understand, and speak English proficiently.
• Willingness to work at a project site, with R&R trips home approximately every month.
• Ability to regularly walk fields and uneven terrain and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

At Apex Clean Energy, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!

Additional Information

This is a field-based position located primarily at active utility‑scale renewable energy sites, with regular exposure to outdoor conditions. The typical workweek is 6–7 days with workdays of approximately 10–12 hours, depending on project requirements.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands‑on experience in the dynamic, fast‑paced renewable energy industry. From on‑the‑job learning experiences to a robust multi‑week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best‑in‑class range of benefits.

• A mission‑driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on‑the‑job learning, hands‑on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high‑deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short‑term and long‑term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.