Site Manager

Energix North America; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energix North America is seeking a Site Manager to oversee utility-scale solar projects across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. The position is 100% travel and fully field-based, with regular site visits and on-site coordination with subcontractors, inspectors, and local authorities.

The Site Manager will lead project coordination, site supervision, and safety management from permitting through turnover to the Operations & Maintenance team, ensuring work is delivered on schedule, within

Qualifications

• 4 years of construction management experience, preferably in utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects on the East Coast; experience as a general contractor is considered.
• Strong knowledge of solar construction processes, including scheduling, estimating, and subcontractor management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Skilled in contractor outreach, project estimation, RFIs, submittal reviews, and progress reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and team leadership skills.
• Familiarity with local permitting, inspections, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Travel 100% to active solar project sites across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Plan daily site activities, allocate tasks, and ensure subcontractors, suppliers, and crews work in sync to meet milestones.
• Monitor work progress, enforce quality standards, and resolve issues delaying completion.
• Implement safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, ensure OSHA compliance, and maintain a hazard-free site.
• Oversee materials, equipment, and labor to prevent shortages and ensure efficiency.
• Serve as on-site contact for clients, architects, engineers, inspectors, and senior management.
• Maintain site logs, prepare progress reports, track change orders, and document incidents/delays.
• Verify work meets specifications, building codes, and contractual requirements.
• Address weather delays, design conflicts, or supply disruptions.
• Prepare contractor agreements ensuring compliance with project specifications, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage project budgets, RFIs, change orders, and overall financial risk.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendors for project execution.
• Support project closeout including commissioning, training, warranties, and O&M turnover.

Skills

Project coordination

Site supervision

Health & safety

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Construction management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Location: throughout Virginia and the Mid‑Atlantic region

We are seeking a Site Manager to support projects across Virginia and the Mid‑Atlantic region. Although Energix is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, this role is 100% travel and is fully field‑based, requiring regular presence at active solar project sites.

The Site Manager will be an integral part of the project management team, overseeing utility‑scale solar projects from permitting to closeout and turnover to the Operations & Maintenance team.

The ideal candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to specification, coordinating across internal teams, contractors, inspectors, consultants, and local authorities.

• Travel Requirement — Travel 100% of the time to active solar project sites across Virginia and the Mid‑Atlantic region.
• Project Coordination — Plan daily site activities, allocate tasks, and ensure subcontractors, suppliers, and crews work in sync to meet project milestones.
• Site Supervision — Monitor work progress, enforce quality standards, and resolve issues that could delay project completion.
• Health & Safety Management — Implement safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, ensure OSHA compliance, and maintain a hazard‑free site.
• Resource Management — Oversee materials, equipment, and labor to prevent shortages and ensure operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Communication — Serve as the on‑site point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, inspectors, and senior management.
• Documentation & Reporting — Maintain site logs, prepare progress reports, track change orders, and document incidents or delays.
• Quality Assurance — Verify work meets project specifications, building codes, and contractual requirements.
• Problem Resolution — Address unexpected issues such as weather delays, design conflicts, or supply disruptions.
• Prepare contractor agreements ensuring compliance with project specifications, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage project budgets, RFIs, change orders, and overall financial risk.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendors for successful project execution.
• Support project closeout including commissioning, training, warranties, and O&M turnover.

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 4 years of construction management experience, preferably in utility‑scale solar or renewable energy projects on the East Coast; experience as a general contractor is considered.
• Strong knowledge of solar construction processes, including scheduling, estimating, and subcontractor management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Skilled in contractor outreach, project estimation, RFIs, submittal reviews, and progress reporting.
• Excellent problem‑solving, stakeholder communication, and team leadership skills.
• Familiarity with local permitting, inspections, and compliance standards.

Soft Skills

• Independent thinker who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Detail‑oriented with a proven ability to produce error‑free work under deadlines.
• Team player with strong initiative, intrinsically motivated, and works autonomously.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, negotiation, and client interaction.
• Ability to build strong, effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community leaders and public officials.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Diversity & Inclusion

Energix is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, contractors, vendors, and clients.