Solar Construction Manager

M.J. Electric, LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M.J. Electric, LLC is seeking a Construction Manager to lead solar project coordination, oversee field activities, and ensure projects meet design, budget, and schedule targets.

This role partners with superintendents and customers to deliver high‑quality solar installations. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, solid communication, and extensive solar construction project management experience, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects across a broad geographic area.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate and meet customer needs.
• Proven communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong managerial/leadership skills.
• Knowledge of solar construction practices.
• 5+ years of project/construction management in the solar market.
• Project management skills with a track record of handling complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the pre‑planning of projects, including drawing and specification reviews.
• Review and manage material needs for solar projects, ensuring budgets.
• Develop and update solar project processes to meet customer needs.
• Develop and manage solar testing procedures to ensure safe, timely testing.
• Oversee construction activities to align with design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with management on safety, scheduling, cost codes, and material plans.
• Interface with owner/client and on‑site crews to meet safety, quality, and milestones.
• Ensure resource availability to maintain schedule and exceed safety expectations.
• Consult with customers on design requirements, bid requirements, and technical construction solutions.
• Monitor design requirements and construction quality to stay within tolerances.
• Stay current on solar construction trends and inform PM personnel of changes.
• Travel is required.

Skills

Independence

Customer focus

Communication

Leadership

Solar construction

Project management

PC skills

Job description

About this Role – Construction Manager

We are looking for a talented Construction Manager who has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for working with solar project superintendents and customers to assure projects are coordinated efficiently. The Construction Manager will provide oversight, coordination, management support and technical expertise on solar projects.

What You'll Do

• Participate in the pre‑planning of projects. This includes drawing and specification reviews to ensure our team is set up for success.
• Review and manage material needs for solar projects ensuring material budgets are met.
• Developing and updating solar project processes and procedures to meet customer needs.
• Develop, update, and manage our solar testing procedures to ensure projects are tested to project specifications and done in a safe and timely manner.
• Work with the project team to oversee construction activity to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with the management team to incorporate MJE standards regarding safety, scheduling, document control plan, cost codes, job cost spread, material/tooling plan, billing, etc.
• Interface with owner/client and on‑site construction crews as required to ensure project safety, quality, project schedule and other milestones are met.
• Work with field leadership to ensure the project has adequate resources to maintain schedule, budget, and exceed safety expectations.
• Consult with customers regarding design requirements, job specifications, bid requirements and offer technical expertise regarding construction solutions.
• Understand critical design requirements of on‑going projects and continuously monitor construction quality to ensure compliance within established tolerances.
• Stay current on solar construction trends and ensure Project Management personnel are informed of significant changes.
• Travel is required.

What You'll Bring

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate and meet customer needs.
• Proven communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong managerial/leadership skills.
• Knowledge of solar construction practices.
• 5+ years of project/construction management in the solar construction market.
• Project management skills with a track record of achievement of complex projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong PC skills and software proficiency.
• Ability to provide oversight to numerous projects throughout a large geographic area.

Work Environment

• Must be able to remain standing approximately 50% of the time.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, climbing.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and vendors and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds.

What You'll Get

• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability