EPC Construction Manager – Utility-Scale Solar
About The Position
The EPC Construction Manager is responsible for the safe, on-time, and on-budget execution of utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects delivered under Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contracts. The role oversees on-site construction activities, subcontractors, and field teams, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and contractual requirements. The Construction Manager serves as the EPC contractor’s primary field representative and works closely with Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Quality, and Safety teams. The position leads field execution from mobilization through mechanical completion and turnover; manages daily operations, sequencing, workforce planning, schedule and cost controls; coordinates subcontractors, vendors, material deliveries, and site logistics; and champions safety and quality compliance. The Construction Manager also coordinates with project stakeholders, supports commissioning and energization, resolves field issues, and contributes to project documentation, turnover, and closeout. The role requires extensive travel and full-time work at project sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 7 years of construction management experience, including at least 3 years on utility-scale solar EPC projects.
- Strong knowledge of solar PV construction methods, electrical systems, civil works, and balance-of-plant scope.
- Proven experience managing large subcontractor teams and multiple scopes simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of EPC contracts, schedules, and construction cost controls.
- Proficiency with construction management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, or similar.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work full-time on project sites.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, OSHA 30, or NABCEP.
- Experience with high-voltage systems, substations, and interconnection scopes.
- Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and project handover to owners.
Responsibilities
- Lead construction activities for utility-scale solar PV projects, from mobilization through mechanical completion and turnover.
- Manage daily field operations, construction sequencing, and workforce planning to meet schedule milestones.
- Serve as the on-site authority for construction decisions, issue resolution, and coordination.
- Represent the EPC company in meetings with owners, inspectors, utilities, authorities having jurisdiction, and third-party stakeholders.
- Execute construction activities in accordance with the approved project schedule and budget.
- Identify schedule risks, manpower constraints, and constructability issues, and implement mitigation plans.
- Track productivity, installed quantities, and earned value; provide accurate field reporting.
- Support change management, including scope changes, field directives, and potential claims.
- Oversee and coordinate civil, pile-driving, racking, electrical, and commissioning-support subcontractors.
- Ensure subcontractors comply with contract terms, scope, schedule, safety, and quality requirements.
- Conduct subcontractor performance reviews and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate material deliveries, equipment staging, and logistics with Procurement and Site Logistics teams.
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, site-specific safety plans, and EPC safety policies.
- Lead daily job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and site safety meetings.
- Ensure proper training and PPE use, and enforce safety rules across site personnel.
- Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure construction work meets approved drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, and quality audits with internal QA/QC teams and third parties.
- Oversee punch-list resolution and timely closeout of quality issues.
- Support as-built documentation, turnover packages, and project closeout activities.
- Work with Engineering to resolve RFIs, field design issues, and constructability challenges.
- Coordinate with Project Management on progress updates, risks, forecasts, and client communications.
- Support commissioning and energization, including turnover of systems and subsystems.
- Maintain clear, professional communication with stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
