Travel-Heavy Solar Site Manager

Energix North America; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energix North America is seeking a Site Manager to oversee utility-scale solar projects across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. The position is 100% travel and fully field-based, with regular site visits and on-site coordination with subcontractors, inspectors, and local authorities.

The Site Manager will lead project coordination, site supervision, and safety management from permitting through turnover to the Operations & Maintenance team, ensuring work is delivered on schedule, within

Qualifications

• 4 years of construction management experience, preferably in utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects on the East Coast; experience as a general contractor is considered.
• Strong knowledge of solar construction processes, including scheduling, estimating, and subcontractor management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Skilled in contractor outreach, project estimation, RFIs, submittal reviews, and progress reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and team leadership skills.
• Familiarity with local permitting, inspections, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Travel 100% to active solar project sites across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Plan daily site activities, allocate tasks, and ensure subcontractors, suppliers, and crews work in sync to meet milestones.
• Monitor work progress, enforce quality standards, and resolve issues delaying completion.
• Implement safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, ensure OSHA compliance, and maintain a hazard-free site.
• Oversee materials, equipment, and labor to prevent shortages and ensure efficiency.
• Serve as on-site contact for clients, architects, engineers, inspectors, and senior management.
• Maintain site logs, prepare progress reports, track change orders, and document incidents/delays.
• Verify work meets specifications, building codes, and contractual requirements.
• Address weather delays, design conflicts, or supply disruptions.
• Prepare contractor agreements ensuring compliance with project specifications, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage project budgets, RFIs, change orders, and overall financial risk.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendors for project execution.
• Support project closeout including commissioning, training, warranties, and O&M turnover.

Skills

Project coordination

Site supervision

Health & safety

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Construction management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Energix North America is seeking a Site Manager to oversee utility-scale solar projects across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. The position is 100% travel and fully field-based, with regular site visits and on-site coordination with subcontractors, inspectors, and local authorities.

The Site Manager will lead project coordination, site supervision, and safety management from permitting through turnover to the Operations & Maintenance team, ensuring work is delivered on schedule, within