Solar Construction Manager

Clear.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity package

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Clear. is seeking a Solar Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects from mobilization through energization and commercial operation.

The role requires hands-on leadership, coordinating multiple trades and enforcing safety standards on busy sites in Austin, NY, SF, and Seattle. You will manage integrated schedules, track progress and cost, and ensure safety, quality and schedule performance across civil, racking, PV, inverter and

Qualifications

• Experience managing utility-scale solar or storage construction.
• Delivery from mobilization through commercial operation.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, RFI and change orders.
• Ability to manage multiple scopes against an integrated critical path.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day site execution for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
• Coordinate EPC contractors, civil crews, electrical trades and vendors.
• Aim to deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Build and manage integrated schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Coordinate civil, structural, PV, inverter, BESS, substation and gen-tie activities.
• Identify schedule slippage and implement recovery plans.
• Maintain project safety plans across all contractors.
• Provide clear reporting to project leadership.
• Identify procurement risks involving long-lead equipment.

Skills

Project management

Safety leadership

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Field coordination

Earned value

Reporting

Decision making

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Locations: Austin, TX | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA

About the Opportunity

My client is delivering large-scale power and infrastructure projects that will support the next generation of AI data centers.

They are looking for a Solar Construction Manager to lead the on-site delivery of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects from initial mobilization through energization and commercial operation.

This position requires a hands-on construction leader who can coordinate multiple trades, challenge project schedules, enforce strict safety standards and resolve field issues before they affect the critical path.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day site execution for utility-scale solar and BESS construction projects.
• Coordinate EPC contractors, civil crews, electrical trades and equipment vendors.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget from mobilization through energization.
• Build, maintain and manage integrated construction schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate civil, structural, racking, PV, inverter, BESS, substation and gen-tie activities.
• Identify schedule slippage and implement recovery plans before delays affect critical milestones.
• Establish and enforce project safety plans across all contractors and subcontractors.
• Maintain a zero-incident culture throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Resolve field coordination issues between civil, mechanical and electrical trades.
• Manage QA/QC, RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists and project close-out.
• Track daily progress, earned value, resource loading and cost to complete.
• Provide clear and actionable reporting to project leadership.
• Identify procurement risks involving transformers, switchgear, inverters and other long-lead equipment.
• Coordinate SCADA integration, utility interconnection and commissioning milestones.
• Hold contractors and vendors accountable for safety, quality and schedule performance.

Required Experience

• Experience managing utility-scale solar, solar-plus-storage or high-voltage substation construction.
• Successful delivery of projects from mobilization through commercial operation.
• Strong understanding of civil, racking, PV, inverter and electrical construction.
• Experience coordinating several construction scopes simultaneously against an integrated critical path.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Experience creating and executing detailed site safety plans.
• Proven ability to manage EPC contractors, subcontractors and equipment vendors.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, RFI, submittal and change-order processes.
• Ability to identify and address long-lead procurement risks.
• Strong understanding of construction reporting, earned value, resource loading and cost forecasting.
• Willingness to take ownership and make decisions in a fast-moving site environment.

Preferred Experience

• Utility-scale battery energy storage system construction.
• High-voltage substations and gen-tie infrastructure.
• SCADA integration and utility interconnection.
• Design-build or EPC project environments.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience supporting power infrastructure for mission-critical or data center developments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement or pension plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunity to deliver major energy infrastructure projects supporting the continued expansion of AI.

My client is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.