Senior Construction Manager

Repsol • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Manager serves as the Owner’s senior on-site construction representative for assigned solar and/or energy storage projects. The role leads complex construction execution from preconstruction planning through commissioning, turnover, and closeout, and leads the Owner’s site construction team while overseeing EPC Contractor performance against contractual requirements for safety, environmental compliance, quality, schedule, cost, and completion. The Senior Construction Manager exercises independent judgment within delegated authority, anticipates execution risks, resolves cross-functional issues, and provides the Project Manager and leadership with clear recommendations and timely escalation. The role also mentors construction personnel and strengthens construction readiness, execution standards, and lessons learned across assigned projects. Contractor means, methods, sequencing, supervision, and contractual obligations remain the responsibility of the EPC Contractor.

The position also leads construction input during development and procurement activities, supports project managers on complex execution issues and recovery efforts, and develops standardized construction practices across assigned projects. The role is full time at a project site, with company-paid home travel every six weeks.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in construction execution or construction management for power generation facilities, energy storage, transmission, and/or electrical substations.
• At least 5 years leading on-site construction execution and multidisciplinary teams. Education does not substitute for this required on-site leadership experience.
• Experience leading through major construction milestones, with demonstrated responsibility for contractor oversight, schedule and cost controls, quality, change management, and project turnover.
• Ability to interpret EPC contracts, construction drawings and specifications, critical-path schedules, progress measurements, and commercial documentation; evaluate recovery plans, change requests, and payment applications; lead cross-functional issue resolution; mentor construction personnel; and communicate risks and recommendations clearly to project leadership.
• Proficiency with construction reporting, scheduling, and document-management tools.
• Current valid US driver’s license.
• Must be authorized to work for any US employer without the need for work visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Utility-scale solar and/or energy storage experience is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant construction leadership experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership for environmental, health, and safety expectations; hold EPC Contractor leadership accountable for contractual requirements; coordinate with HSE personnel on significant exposures and corrective actions; and escalate unresolved concerns through established procedures.
• Lead and coordinate the Owner’s site construction team, establishing priorities, responsibilities, coverage, and consistent execution practices. Mentor construction personnel as assigned and foster cooperation, accountability, and cost discipline.
• Serve as the senior field point of contact for the RRNA Project Manager and EPC Contractor leadership. Lead construction coordination and performance reviews, and report on milestones, critical-path exposure, productivity, cost trends, quality, emerging risks, recommended actions, accountable parties, and required decision dates.
• Direct the Owner’s field oversight program and conduct targeted site reviews of workmanship, materials, conformity with plans and specifications, code compliance, safety, and progress against the approved schedule. Challenge EPC Contractor staffing, production assumptions, sequencing interfaces, and recovery plans without assuming responsibility for contractor means and methods.
• Establish daily observation reports and logs documenting contractor activities and observed work methods, weather, staffing, equipment, production, constraints, and photographs; maintain factual records supporting progress validation, issue resolution, and potential claims review.
• Oversee identification, documentation, and tracking of deficiencies and nonconformances; require contractor mitigation and remediation proposals, monitor corrective-action commitments, and escalate recurring or material issues.
• Coordinate review of contractor remediation proposals with the Project Manager, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders; obtain acceptance or rejection from authorized parties and verify documented closure without waiving contractual requirements.
• Oversee project quality and inspection requirements, including review of soils, compaction, concrete, weld, and other test reports. Coordinate specialist reviews and Owner witness points, identify adverse quality trends, and verify complete inspection, testing, and corrective-action records supporting acceptance and turnover.
• Lead field coordination of RFIs, design clarifications, and construction interfaces with Engineering, Procurement, the EPC Contractor, and other stakeholders. Prioritize issues affecting critical work fronts, ensure responses reach appropriate parties, and advise the Project Manager and Engineer of potential cost, scope, schedule, or compliance impacts. Technical approvals remain with authorized engineering personnel.
• Lead field evaluation of change orders, potential changes, and contractor claims with the Project Manager and commercial team. Assess contractual basis, records, quantities, pricing, productivity, and schedule impacts; develop recommendations and support negotiations within delegated authority without authorizing unapproved scope or commitments.
• Validate installed quantities, milestone achievement, and supporting documentation for monthly EPC Contractor progress invoices; reconcile discrepancies with the Project Manager and provide field input to cost forecasts, remaining-work assessments, and payment recommendations.
• Lead construction readiness and completion planning with the Project Manager, commissioning team, Operations, and Asset Management. Coordinate construction-to-commissioning interfaces, monitor mechanical completion and contractual milestones, and drive contractor closure of punch lists, as-built records, test packages, warranties, training, and turnover deliverables; recommend readiness for acceptance to authorized decision-makers.
• Lead construction input during Origination and Development site visits, identifying access, logistics, site constraints, constructability, execution risks, and preliminary resource needs; document findings and recommendations to inform planning and investment decisions.
• Lead construction-execution input to PV Plant, Substation, Gen Tie, and Energy Storage RFPs and bid evaluations. Assess constructability, execution plans, schedules, staffing, logistics, scope gaps, and EPC Contractor capabilities; develop clarification questions and recommendations supporting contractor selection and construction readiness.
• Develop and improve standardized construction execution practices, reporting templates, production tracking, quality monitoring, change management, and document controls. Capture lessons learned and promote their application across assigned projects.
• Provide senior construction support to RRNA Project Managers on complex execution issues, project recovery efforts, and resource planning. Support mobilization and demobilization planning and coach site teams on risk identification, contractor accountability, and timely escalation as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid home travel every six weeks.
• Comprehensive Employee Value Proposition, including a holistic Total Rewards program supporting employee wellbeing, growth, and contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed