Solar Plant Construction Manager
$28 - $35 / hour
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Solar Plant Construction Manager will oversee daily on-site construction activities for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering designs and schedules. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with experience in civil, mechanical, or electrical scopes of solar energy construction. Candidates with an associate degree and strong field experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise site crews and subcontractors during all phases of solar plant construction
- Enforce safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA and company procedures
- Oversee civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical installations (e.g., racking, modules, cabling)
- Track daily site progress and maintain logs, photos, and field reports
- Coordinate deliveries, inspections, testing, and issue resolution
- Ensure quality control across all site activities and system installations
- Report to senior project leadership on schedule, productivity, and site conditions
- Support commissioning activities and punch list resolution
Qualifications
- 4+ years of field experience in solar, electrical, or civil construction
- Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
- Knowledge of solar plant construction practices, safety standards, and utility-scale systems
- Strong understanding of site layouts, trenching, racking, wiring, and module installation
- Capable of reading construction drawings and understanding engineering documentation
- Proficient in digital tools (Procore, Excel, or similar field software)
- Strong leadership, communication, and scheduling skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to work at remote job sites
Preferred Certifications
- OSHA 30 Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- NABCEP (installer-level) or solar training a plus
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage: $28 – $35/hour based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Travel stipends and per diem for remote work
- Career advancement opportunities in solar and clean energy infrastructure
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