Solar Construction Manager

QA Construction Manager

Purpose: Responsible for construction and field activity, management, and oversight as owner’s representative for PV projects.

Position Tasks & Responsibilities

• Act as owner's representative in charge of site PV project; overseeing safety and quality control in every aspect of the construction projects

• Handle several projects at the same time

• Coordinate with existing facility solar project activities

• Supervise and inspect proper construction means and methods

• Responsible for implementing and overseeing the three phases (meeting, mockup, ongoing inspection) to assure installation of superior quality PV system and QA/QC inspections of systems

• Identify quality related issues during construction

• Ensure that most recent specifications and compliance codes are followed

• Preparation of daily logs and weekly status reports

• Perform safety inspections

• Participate in process improvement meetings and integrate new processes/procedures in the field accordingly

• Drive QA/QC, Safety, and CM process

• Constantly report all safety, quality and environmental issues found at the job site

• Utilize different software for different purposes

• Perform Inspections during various inclement weather conditions; participate and coordinate facilities electrical shutdowns

• Support other projects as needed

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Master Electrician or NABCEP Cert. highly preferred

• 5-6 years of Solar installation experience

• Rooftop solar, design & construction experience is necessary

• Familiar with small DG system sizing 500KW to 10MW

• Any combination totaling 4 years from the following categories of experience:

• Work experience in solar PV installations, commercial building construction, remodeling, or tenant improvements

• College or vocational course work in construction project coordination, building construction, architecture, or closely related field

• 5-6 years of supervisory experience in a building construction trade

• Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by the various building crafts

• Knowledge of electrical, roofing, and structural systems

• Hands-on experience as a professional electrician in the solar industry is strongly preferred

• Knowledge of building materials, tools, and machines

• Supervisory ability

• Ability to read blueprints and specifications for building trades

• General computer, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work under tight project timelines and handling multiple projects simultaneously

• Able to work independently with the ability to quickly resolve key project issues with little oversight

• High level of professionalism with attention to detail

• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Procore (preferred)

• OSHA 30-hour certification

• Must have valid and current driver’s license

• Ability to travel at least 75% of the time to project sites

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.

Must be willing to travel to project sites in and around NJ/NY and Northeast area