Construction Manager

Role Overview

• Collaborate with the safety department to ensure all safety goals are the highest priority
• Makes certain that the company is represented in accordance with AES Clean Energy’s corporate values
• The CM establishes a transparent and respectful line of communication between the construction team and the landowners
• Manage on-site monthly/weekly drone photo progress updates
• Proactively identify and assist EPC in the Management of site environmental and safety impacts
• Facilitate communication between the DEQ, AHJ, and the EPC on environmental community concerns and impacts
• Provides excellence in managing and delivering the project(s), in line with the company’s expectations
• Create a culture of continuous improvement
• Prepare and manage the project execution plan, including the project schedule; coordinate and host the project kickoff meetings; and prepare and manage an effective project closeout
• Manage and direct AES hired on-site contract employees (QC/Safety/Commissioning)
• Verify and approve time records
• Work with the project management team to ensure the effective management of all contracts (prime and subcontracts), including change orders and documentation of variances
• Onsite owner’s representative monitoring of utility-scale solar construction completed by 3rd party EPC Contractors
• Cultivate positive working relationships with 3rd party EPC Contractors
• Manage the construction of utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects to the 3rd party EPC contract and permit requirements including schedule, budget, scope of work, deliverables
• Complete daily safety walks and submit a daily safety walk report to head of internal safety programs
• Manage internal safety goals with 3rd party EPC Contractors
• Attend internal and external meetings as necessary (e.g., daily, weekly)
• Track project progress against the schedule and manage schedule remediation plans
• Discuss daily objectives with the third-party EPC contractor and promptly report perceived risks and any other issues/observations
• Verify and sign off on various construction milestones (civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical) and update internal tracking software
• Ensure thorough and quality work by verifying items against scopes of work and design plans to minimize punch lists and deliver the best-in-class assets
• Verify 3rd party EPC Contractors adhere to QA/QC plans
• Work with in-house engineering to provide information and attend job walks to facilitate reports from 3rd party independent engineers
• Collect third-party EPC deliverables and either upload them to an internal data room or send them to the appropriate team member for sign-off (e.g., test reports, progress reports, etc.)
• Review draft invoices with 3rd party EPC Contractor and sign off on work completed
• Proactively communicate and manage an ongoing punch list with 3rd party EPC Contractor, managing the final punch list from Mechanical Completion to completion
• Review and approve pencil copies monthly with PM Team

Requirements

• 5 years of onsite utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or substation construction management
• Advanced knowledge of solar construction management processes, means and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Bachelor of Science Degree preferred, but not a requirement
• OSHA 30 Certified
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing software and technology needs
• Must be willing to travel and generally be on site 5 days a week
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Procore is a plus
• Must be able to work in various climates and walk sites as necessary for inspections and other requirements
• FAA 107 license a plus and will be required if not already completed.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)