Solar Site Manager

About Us:

For over twenty years, Cinterra has provided specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to support some of the nation’s leading contractors, private industry, and public utilities. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is only rivaled by one of the highest safety ratings in the industry. The services we provide help to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions. Come join our team today!

Position Summary:

The Site Manager provides site leadership and manages the day-to-day operational decisions on utility scale solar projects. This includes efficiently managing the production of both company and subcontract crews working onsite. The employee facilitates project planning and is responsible for ensuring that a safe, quality, and timely product is delivered. The site manager will also be accountable for maintaining the project schedule, budget, and contractual obligations. The position will also require frequent customer engagement, construction document analysis, trade coordination, and meeting attendance. The position requires excellent communication skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, strong computer skills, and knowledge of mechanical and AC and DC electrical work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Cultivate safety as a core value throughout the company, supporting the corporate safety program and personnel.
• Assist project manager with developing project budget and estimating production rates.
• Perform accurate take-offs and inform/assist PM to achieve customer approval of required documents.
• Generate and submit RFI’s to Project Manager for submission to customer.
• Receive, store, and protect project material and equipment, including owner furnished items; documenting and reporting any shortages and damage immediately.
• Oversee utilization of equipment assigned to project facility.
• Manage the successful completion of all installations from start to finish.
• Direct, coordinate, and manage mechanical, electrical, and underground crew activities to include timecard submission and cost coding.
• Responsible for crews’ efficiency and success in maintaining productivity boards, crew matrices, schedule, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Track and report daily progress, notable events, and upcoming events.
• Assist project manager with weekly forecasting and/or look-ahead.
• Attend customer-required meetings and address any questions that arise.
• Accountable for AHJ and Quality Assurance inspections successfully pass and are properly documented.
• Consult with Operations Manager, Director of Construction to resolve problems that arise due to inclement weather, emergencies, or other issues that may cause delays.
• Ensure that all project records are accurate and adequately maintained.
• Provide support and assistance to other Cinterra divisions as needed.
• Support and encourage safety as a core value throughout the project.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and ensure all project personnel act professionally.
• Handle special assignments and other duties as requested by leadership.
• Coordinate with various teams, including project management, procurement, logistics/floor, QC, and installation crews.
• Oversee quality control processes and ensure all operations adhere to site specs outlined in the site drawings.
• Oversee onsite logistics, ensuring the material and equipment are staged ahead of installation.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with local authorities and utility companies and necessary.
• Lead team meetings, provide training and support to team members, and resolve any onsite issues.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• High School diploma or GED required; advanced education (preferred).
• Five or more years of construction management in utility scale solar (required).
• Eight or more years of utility scale solar and/or construction experience (required).
• NFPA 70E Certification (preferred).
• Familiar with OSHA regulations (required), OSHA training and certifications (preferred).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must be able to work long and/or extended hours to include weekends, as needed, with ability to travel frequently.
• Familiar with local codes, AHJ standards, and NEC code.
• Requires a working knowledge of pile installation, tracker installation, module installation, AC and DC installation, including equipment utilized.
• Understands how to read and interpret contracts, plans, and specifications.
• Effective time management skills, understands how to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This job often operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.