Utility Solar Site Construction Manager

Sletten Companies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sletten Companies in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Solar Site Construction Manager to lead field operations for mid-to-large solar projects. You will oversee on-site execution from mobilization through commissioning and serve as the primary liaison between field teams, vendors, and subcontractors.

The role focuses on safety, schedule adherence, and quality, with responsibility for on-site leadership, coordination with engineering and procurement, and ensuring compliance with contract

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Manager in solar EPC or renewable energy construction for large utility-scale projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Business.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in project scheduling, quality control, commissioning and subcontractor management.
• Strong background in reading and understanding blueprints.
• Experience leading project teams and maintaining client relationships.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Current valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working conditions and enforce safety regulations.
• Lead the site team from mobilization through FC and handover.
• Oversee construction, testing, commissioning, and SCADA installation.
• Monitor schedule milestones and EPC contractual obligations.
• Review IFC drawings, manage inspections, QA/QC and ITP compliance.
• Collaborate to resolve construction challenges and develop corrective action plans.
• Provide on-site leadership, coaching, and performance development for field staff.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and uphold company culture.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams on permitting and logistics.
• Prepare daily and status reports for management and track items of interest.
• Validate contractor payment applications and change orders.
• Manage onsite records and project close-out documentation.

Skills

Site management

Scheduling

Quality control

Commissioning

Subcontractor mgmt

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Client relations

OSHA 30

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experiencedSolar SiteConstruction Managerto lead field operationsformedium-to-largesolar construction projects. This person overseeson‑siteexecution from mobilization through commissioning and is the primary liaison between the field,vendorsand subcontractors. The Site Construction Manager ensures projects are built safely on schedule andin accordance withquality standards and in compliance with all contract documents. The Site Construction Manager communicates with the project management team to ensure field and office operations are consistent andoperatingat the same pace.

This position isfull-time,exempt, projectsite based.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe working conditions and enforce companyand state safety regulations.

• Lead the site team from mobilization through FC and handover.

• Oversee construction, testing, commissioning, and SCADA installation.

• Monitor schedule milestones and ensure adherence to EPC contractual obligations.

• Review IFC drawings, manage inspections, quality programs, and ITP compliance.

• Assistand collaborate in the resolution of construction challenges and provide input to develop corrective action or recovery plans with the management team.

• Provide on-site leadership, coaching, hiring support, performance evaluations, and development for field staff.

• Foster a collaborative, motivated team environment,maintainingcompany culture and values.

• Work with engineering, procurement, and construction teams on permitting,logistics, and resource planning.

• Prepare daily project update reports, status reports, and Items of Interest for the management team

• Validate contractor payment applications and change orders.

• Manage onsite records, QA/QC documentation, and projectclose‑outreports.

• Managedeliveryinspections and verification of parts with procurement.

• Collaborate and communicate with the project management team to ensure field and office operations are running in parallel and at the same pace to avoid delays or discrepancies.

Requirements:

• Proven 5+ years of experience as a Site Manager in solar EPC or renewable energy construction of large utility scale projects OR 3+ years of experience in solar EPC or renewable energy construction and abachelor’s degreein a relevant field of study (Construction Management, Engineering, Business Management)

• Strong knowledge of construction safety programs and regulatory compliance.

• Experience in project scheduling, quality control,commissioningand sub-contractor management.

• Strong background in reading and understanding blueprints.

• Experience leading successful project teams, includingdevelopmentof employees andmaintainingrelationships with clients.

• OSHA 30 Certification.

• Current valid driver’s licenserequiredand insurable driving record.