Solar Construction Site Representative

Bernard Nickels & Associates; Hartly (DE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

Bernard Nickels & Associates seeks a Solar Construction Site Representative for a 12/1/2026–6/30/2027 contract (W2) in Hartly, DE. This onsite role provides field oversight and coordination for a solar PV project, supporting the Project Manager from construction through commissioning and turnover.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of construction experience, can read drawings and specs, and communicates clearly while maintaining safety and quality on an active site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) required.
• 4+ years of construction experience supporting utility-scale solar PV, distributed generation solar PV, electrical, civil, industrial, power generation, or related infra projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, permits, contract documents, and project schedules.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and project stakeholders in an active construction environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, construction safety practices, applicable codes, and regulations.
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital construction documentation platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate field issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite field representative for the Project Manager, providing construction oversight and coordination throughout project execution.
• Monitor construction progress, subcontractor productivity, workmanship, sequencing, and field performance.
• Verify that construction activities align with approved drawings, specifications, permits, contract documents, and project requirements.
• Conduct routine site walks, inspections, safety observations, and quality-verification activities.
• Identify and promptly escalate safety, quality, schedule, constructability, and execution risks, recommending appropriate follow-up actions.
• Provide timely updates to the Project Manager and construction leadership regarding site progress, safety performance, quality, schedule risks, constraints, and construction readiness.
• Coordinate site access and field activities with subcontractors, vendors, clients, engineers, utilities, inspectors, lenders, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress records, field observations, and photographic documentation using Procore and other digital construction platforms.
• Support QA/QC inspections, testing activities, deficiency resolution, and punch-list management.
• Participate in look‑ahead planning and communicate field constraints, material requirements, schedule impacts, and construction‑readiness concerns.
• Assist with constructability reviews and field issue resolution in collaboration with the Project Manager and Engineering.
• Support schedule monitoring, risk identification, and factual field documentation to help keep project activities on track.
• Promote project safety expectations, coordinate with EHS personnel, and exercise stop‑work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Support commissioning, energization, turnover, customer acceptance, and project closeout activities.
• Perform virtual photo inspections and support digital construction reporting requirements.
• Maintain professional working relationships with project stakeholders and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Verbal communication

Documentation and reporting

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Solar Construction Site Representative

Job Type: Contract (W2)

Duration: 12/1/2026–6/30/2027 (with potential for extension)

Work Location: Hartly, DE (onsite role)

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 to 10 hours per day (or 40 to 50 hours per week)

Compensation: $34.25 to $38.46 per hour

NOTE: Candidates must be willing and able to work as an onsite resource for the duration of the project assignment, including extended travel (if required). All approved travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Overview

A leading energy services organization is seeking a Solar Construction Site Representative to provide onsite field oversight and construction coordination for a solar photovoltaic (PV) project. This role serves as a key field resource for the Project Manager, helping monitor construction progress, verify installation quality, document site activities, coordinate with project stakeholders, and support construction readiness through commissioning and project turnover.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of relevant construction experience, can interpret construction drawings and specifications, and is comfortable working independently at an active project site. Strong communication, safety awareness, documentation, and issue-escalation skills are essential.

NOTE: This position focuses on field observation, verification, and coordination. It does not include direct supervision of subcontractor labor, direction of subcontractor means and methods, or responsibility for project budgets, contracts, forecasting, or commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite field representative for the Project Manager, providing construction oversight and coordination throughout project execution.
• Monitor construction progress, subcontractor productivity, workmanship, sequencing, and field performance.
• Verify that construction activities align with approved drawings, specifications, permits, contract documents, and project requirements.
• Conduct routine site walks, inspections, safety observations, and quality-verification activities.
• Identify and promptly escalation safety, quality, schedule, constructability, and execution risks, recommending appropriate follow-up actions.
• Provide timely updates to the Project Manager and construction leadership regarding site progress, safety performance, quality, schedule risks, constraints, and construction readiness.
• Coordinate site access and field activities with subcontractors, vendors, clients, engineers, utilities, inspectors, lenders, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress records, field observations, and photographic documentation using Procore and other digital construction platforms.
• Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections, testing activities, deficiency resolution, and punch-list management.
• Participate in look‑ahead planning and communicate field constraints, material requirements, schedule impacts, and construction‑readiness concerns.
• Assist with constructability reviews and field issue resolution in collaboration with the Project Manager and Engineering.
• Support schedule monitoring, risk identification, and factual field documentation to help keep project activities on track.
• Promote project safety expectations, coordinate with environmental health and safety (EHS) personnel, and exercise stop‑work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Support commissioning, energization, turnover, customer acceptance, and project closeout activities.
• Perform virtual photo inspections and support digital construction reporting requirements.
• Maintain professional working relationships with project stakeholders and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) required.
• 4+ years of construction experience supporting utility-scale solar PV, distributed generation solar PV, electrical, civil, industrial, power generation, or related infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, permits, contract documents, and project schedules.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and project stakeholders in an active construction environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, construction safety practices, applicable codes, and regulations.
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital construction documentation platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate field issues effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with utility‑scale and/or distributed generation solar PV construction.
• Experience with medium‑voltage collection systems, substations, and utility interconnections.
• Experience supporting commissioning, energization, turnover, and project closeout.
• Familiarity with QA/QC inspections, testing programs, and punch‑list management.
• Electrical license, journeyman certification, or electrical construction background.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline.

Measures of Success

• Safe project execution and timely escalation of field risks.
• Accurate, complete, and timely construction reporting and documentation.
• Quality installations, reduced rework, and timely resolution of deficiencies.
• Effective communication with the Project Manager and construction leadership.
• Strong coordination with subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Readiness for construction completion, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
• Consistent support of project schedule and delivery commitments.