Solar Construction Lead - Travel-Heavy Project Manager

Melink Solar LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Melink Solar, a leading commercial solar EPC, is seeking a dynamic Construction Manager to join our growing team. You will oversee and coordinate construction projects from start to finish, ensuring schedules, budgets, and client requirements are met.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role requires 2+ years in related positions and experience with 1MW+ solar projects, subcontractor management, and field leadership. Up to 75–100% travel may be required regionally and nationally.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a related position is required.
• Experience reading and interpreting project documents including contracts, plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manages all sub-contractors to ensure timely completion within plans, schedule, and budget.
• Directs and supervises field personnel with daily schedules, coordinating people, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Reads and interprets project documentation including insurance, permits, scheduling, QA/QC, blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Documents delays and changes; completes RFIs daily.
• Maintains and monitors quality standards across the project.
• Performs load calculations and basic engineering-related numerical tasks.
• Coordinates meetings or contacts with permitting, building, public works, fire, and police officials as required.
• Assists in field installations when required.
• Up to 75-100% travel required (regional and national).

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Contracts & specs

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

2+ Years in related position

Job description

Melink Solar, a leading commercial solar EPC, is seeking a dynamic Construction Manager to join our growing team. You will oversee and coordinate construction projects from start to finish, ensuring schedules, budgets, and client requirements are met.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role requires 2+ years in related positions and experience with 1MW+ solar projects, subcontractor management, and field leadership. Up to 75–100% travel may be required regionally and nationally.