Solar Construction Manager: Lead Field Execution

DEPCOM Power, Inc; Canutillo (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to lead end-to-end field execution on utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. You will develop Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical teams, ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence, and maintain strong subcontractor relationships.

The role is site-based with periodic home rotations (every 3–4 weeks), requiring travel to Texas project sites. Competitive compensation ranges from $150,000 to $170,000, flexibly based on experience.

Qualifications

• Construction management experience on large-scale industrial, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects.
• Experience leading superintendents and managing subcontractors across multiple scopes.
• Experience managing change order requests, risk and opportunity assessments, and invoice review/approval.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and contract requirements.
• Working knowledge of construction safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-scope field execution across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines on complex utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, with clear ownership of outcomes.
• Partner closely with onsite Safety, Quality, and Logistics teams, along with remote functional partners, to align field execution, resolve issues quickly, and ensure consistent delivery against project safety, quality, schedule, and cost expectations.
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing Superintendent teams by setting clear expectations, coaching decision-making, and driving accountability for results.
• Own project performance-safety, schedule, quality, cost, and environmental compliance-through disciplined planning, three-week look-ahead execution, and proactive risk management.
• Conduct weekly site risk assessments, updating and maintaining the Risk & Opportunity (R&O) log in coordination with the Site and Project Management teams to proactively manage exposure.
• Lead environmental compliance for the project, ensuring SWPPP, permits, erosion control, and regulatory requirements are planned, executed, and enforced in coordination with Environmental and Safety teams.
• Drive subcontractor field performance by holding subs accountable to scope clarity and production expectations and upholding safety and environmental standards, while resolving field issues decisively.
• Manage subcontractor cost and contract compliance by reviewing and challenging Change Order Requests (CORs) for contractual basis, pricing, and approving invoices against completed work, contract terms, and budget.
• Anticipate and resolve constructability, logistics, and coordination challenges before impacting schedule, cost, or compliance.
• Establish and maintain owner confidence through transparent communication, reliable execution, and consistent delivery against commitments.

Job description

DEPCOM Power, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to lead end-to-end field execution on utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. You will develop Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical teams, ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence, and maintain strong subcontractor relationships.

The role is site-based with periodic home rotations (every 3–4 weeks), requiring travel to Texas project sites. Competitive compensation ranges from $150,000 to $170,000, flexibly based on experience.