Solar Construction Manager

Vital Energy•Sebastopol, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vital Energy is growing its commercial solar division and is seeking an experienced Residential & Commercial Construction Manager to oversee the field execution of solar, battery storage, generator, and related electrical construction projects. Vital delivers residential and commercial solar, battery storage, generator, and energy-resiliency solutions. We are looking for a construction leader who values quality, accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement—and who wants to help strengthen and grow our construction operations. This position is responsible for coordinating crews, subcontractors, schedules, materials, safety, quality, and jobsite performance from preconstruction handoff through project completion. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can manage high-volume residential installations while supporting the planning and execution of more complex commercial projects.

Requirements

Five or more years of construction management, superintendent, or field leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience managing field teams, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, safety, and quality.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, electrical drawings, scopes, specifications, and project schedules.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA/Cal-OSHA requirements and applicable building and electrical codes.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Google workspace, construction-management, CRM, scheduling, reporting, inventory and mobile field applications such as ProCore, JobNimbus, Sunbase, Monday, etc.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to jobsites.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing residential, commercial, agricultural and public works construction is preferred.
Solar, battery storage, generator, electrical, or renewable-energy construction experience is strongly preferred.
Understanding of PV, battery and generator installation methods, clearances, shutdown methods, electrical balance of system, roofing, trenching, equipment setting, service upgrades, commissioning, and utility PTO requirements.
Working knowledge of California Electrical Code requirements applicable to solar and storage.
Familiarity with NEC/CEC Articles 690, 705, 706, and related grounding, interconnection, disconnect, labeling, and rapid-shutdown requirements.
Understanding of California Building, Fire, Energy, and workplace-safety requirements.
Experience with prevailing wage requirements, documentation and reporting.
OSHA, NABCEP, electrical, contractor, or project-management certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee residential and commercial construction projects from mobilization through final completion.
Manage field superintendents, foremen, installation leads, electricians, laborers, and subcontractors.
Coordinate field crews, Team Leads, subcontractors, equipment, material deliveries, and jobsite access.
Review plans, scopes, schedules, budgets, permits, engineering documents, and site conditions before construction.
Confirm projects are ready for installation before crews are dispatched.
Monitor jobsite safety, workmanship, productivity, schedule performance, and documentation.
Conduct preconstruction meetings, site visits, quality inspections, and project closeout reviews.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Permitting, Warehouse, Logistics, Fleet, Service, and other departments.
Develop short-term construction schedules and forecast labor, equipment, and material needs.
Track labor hours, overtime, material usage, subcontractor costs, rentals, and construction budget performance.
Identify and resolve field conflicts, delays, missing information, and unforeseen site conditions.
Document scope changes, additional work, customer-caused delays, and potential change orders.
Coordinate inspections, shutdowns, commissioning, punch-list work, and final turnover.
Enforce OSHA, Cal/OSHA, electrical, building, fire, company, and site-specific safety requirements.
Reduce failed inspections, rework, return trips, property damage, material waste, and emergency purchases.
Supervise, coach, and evaluate Field Superintendents, Foremen, Team Leads, electricians, installers, and other field personnel.
Support recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and development of field employees.
Improve construction procedures, checklists, reporting requirements, and installation standards.
Provide leadership with timely updates regarding project risks, staffing needs, budgets, and performance.