Solar PV Construction Site Manager -- Field Assignment

Sargent & Lundy•Remote,

3d•$118,023 - $180,313•Onsite

About The Position

The Solar PV Construction Site Manager oversees field operations and installation for assigned solar PV projects, ensuring equipment is installed safely, accurately, completely, and within the estimated timeline. This is a full-time, onsite field assignment in the Gulf Coast region of the United States; assignment locations may vary by project or client. Per diem is available for those who qualify. The role provides oversight of construction contractors and subcontractors, serves as an interface between them and the client, and reviews or prepares project-specific work plans, quality surveillance plans, and construction and inspection reports. The manager gathers site information such as photographs, measurements, assessments, structural details, electrical panel and inverter locations, conduit routes, and monitoring plans. They support contractors, verify safety and quality requirements, coordinate subcontractors, check installation documentation, and monitor inspections, commissioning, final walk-throughs, and project completion. They also coordinate design changes with project stakeholders and monitor construction methods, quality, costs, schedules, safety, and contractor performance. The position requires daily outdoor work on greenfield construction sites, including in inclement weather and on uneven grades. The manager works with the Site Safety Manager to keep sites safe and OSHA compliant, and attends mandatory weekly meetings. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of field construction management experience within the power generation industry.
Strong technical knowledge and expertise in solar generation facilities.
Extensive, relevant, successful experience overseeing construction of commercial or industrial solar PV greenfield or brownfield projects.
Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn new software applications quickly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work outdoors daily on greenfield construction sites in inclement weather and on uneven grades.
Must have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned solar PV project field operations and installation to ensure safe, accurate, complete, and timely equipment installation.
Oversee construction contractor and subcontractor activities and serve as an interface between contractors, subcontractors, and the client.
Review or create project-specific site work plans and quality surveillance plans.
Prepare and review construction, quality surveillance, source inspection, and certified material test reports.
Review calibration records and generate non-conformance reports.
Troubleshoot construction issues and provide resolutions.
Review project information submitted by the project manager, site manager, or client.
Attend mandatory weekly meetings and lead or attend contractor performance review and coordination meetings.
Gather project data, including photographs, measurements, assessments, structural information, electrical panel and inverter locations, conduit routes, and monitoring plans.
Monitor onsite contractors, field questions, communicate staffing shortages, and address challenging situations and changes to racking or processes.
Verify that contractors adhere to the client's safety standards and monitor contractor safety performance.
Conduct quality control visits to project sites and develop and execute field contractor quality audit and surveillance plans for assigned contracts.
Coordinate with subcontractors about installation information and timelines, provide project information, and verify required checklist submissions.
Verify that installation checklists are complete, accurate, and submitted, and that the client's monitoring portal is created and functioning correctly.
Monitor quality inspections, startup and commissioning, final walk-throughs, and monitoring after crews leave the site; notify the project manager when the project is complete and meets standards.
Ensure project stakeholders, including design, procurement, and project management, are notified of design changes made during installation.
Work with the Site Safety Manager to keep job sites safe and OSHA compliant.
Provide input on and evaluate construction plans; monitor construction methods and sequence for compatibility with plan requirements.
Resolve contractor coordination conflicts in accordance with the project schedule and contract terms.
Monitor engineering support to ensure responsiveness to contractor needs.
Monitor construction work quality, costs, and schedule, and report variances to prevent negative impacts.
Provide contractors with ongoing communication about project issues, information, safety, and quality.
Participate in contractor progress payment validation.