Solar Construction Manager

PER SE GROUP INC; Watertown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Mileage reimbursement

In-person work

Job summary

Per Sé Group is seeking an experienced on-site construction supervisor for large-scale renewable energy projects in the United States. You will own day-to-day field activities, ensure safety and quality, and manage schedule and costs while coordinating with EPCs, subcontractors, and authorities.

You have extensive hands-on experience in solar construction, capable of driving field execution, and pushing corrective actions when schedules slip.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in renewable/solar construction.
• 3+ years supervising people.
• Direct management of utility-scale solar construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day onsite construction activities and hold EPCs/subcontractors accountable for safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and scope.
• Monitor installation across civil works, piles, trackers, modules, DC/ MV collection, and substation/interconnection.
• Read IFC drawings and specs and catch field issues before they escalate.
• Track progress, costs, risks, and schedule; push corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate with contractors, equipment manufacturers, internal teams, customers, and authorities.
• Drive QA/QC, safety programs, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and closeout.
• Validate contractor milestones and quantities for payment to keep turnover moving.

Skills

On-site leadership

Safety & QA/QC

Schedule management

Job description

You’re not here to watch a solar project happen from an office. You’ll be the owner’s boots on the ground, driving the work forward when contractors, schedules, drawings, and field conditions collide.

If you know utility-scale solar construction and like being close enough to the work to spot a problem before it becomes a change order, this is your kind of role.

What you’ll do

• Own day-to-day onsite construction activities and hold EPCs and subcontractors accountable for safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and scope
• Monitor installation across civil work, piles, racking/trackers, modules, DC collection, inverters, MV collection, and substation/interconnection
• Read IFC drawings and specifications and catch field installation or quality issues before they become bigger problems
• Track progress, costs, risks, and schedule-and push corrective action when the project starts slipping
• Coordinate with contractors, equipment manufacturers, internal project teams, customers, and local authorities
• Drive QA/QC, safety programs, testing, commissioning, punch list completion, and project closeout
• Validate contractor milestones and quantities for payment while keeping the project moving toward turnover

What you get

You’ll be working on large-scale renewable energy projects in a role where your field judgment actually matters. The contract pays $70-$80/hour, with a $840/week per diem and standard mileage for mobilization/demobilization. The schedule is 7-5, approximately 50 hours per week.

Who you are

You’ve spent at least 8 years in renewable/solar construction, including at least three years supervising people. You’ve directly managed utility-scale solar construction—not just development, engineering, O&M, or office-based project controls. You know how a project gets built, where it goes wrong, and how to get contractors moving again.

The company

You’ll be supporting a renewable energy developer focused on utility-scale projects where field execution, safety, and accountability matter.

Per Sé Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 630-588-3000.

Pay: $70.00 – $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50.0 per week

Work Location: In person