Jobs in Chesterfield, VA

Owners Rep – Onsite Construction Manager

Utility Scale Solar Site

Upstate NY (Chateaugay) and Charles City, VA

Compensation: $50-$55/hr + Per Diem + Truck

Company Profile:

Owners Rep needed with a Construction Management/Superintendent background to oversee an EPC building a utility scale solar site for either a 6-12 month contract or contract to hire position with a well respected Owner Operator of utility scale sites.

Owners Rep - Construction Manager:

The Construction Manager is responsible for safety reporting, communication with internal and external stakeholders, onsite activity management, physical work of Owners vendors at the project site, to ensure compliance with applicable law and company policies, as well as contractual, industry, and regulatory requirements. Responsible for ensuring that the EPC Contractor complies with all aspects of site safety program and requirements. Acts as a liaison between project personnel, contractors, vendors, and public entities at the job site and is responsible for ensuring the safety of all employees and visitors. Also includes oversight of transfer of Care, Custody, and Control of Owner Furnished Equipment.

• Onsite Management: Ensure construction is in accordance with the scope of work, Industry Standards, Applicable Law, and Applicable Permits. Supervise on-site activities and ensure the following is being effectively managed by the EPC Contractor:

o Safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

o Adherence to approved scope, housekeeping requirements and work rules.

o Labor productivity, work crew assignments, tooling, parts, and supplies.

o Material and equipment laydown, storage, and maintenance.

o Project logistics, coordination, and interferences.

o Adherence to permits, road maintenance agreements and landowner requirements.

• Project Planning Support: Attend Pre-construction meetings and help develop project execution plans, construction schedules, and budgets with the Construction Project Manager. Ensure project objectives are clearly defined and aligned with company goals. Coordinate with the Development Engineer on specifications and technical questions in planning stages. Conduct EPC Agreement and IFC drawing page-turns with Project Site Team. Ensure Contractor documentation meets contract requirements for deliverables.

• Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and manage on-site construction team personnel and Contractors. Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment to achieve project goals.

• Schedule Management: Understand the Contractors construction sequence and strategize to align contactors schedule with the deliverables required to achieve major project and financial milestones.

• Resource Allocation: Coordinate the allocation of personnel to meet project requirements. Optimize resource utilization to achieve project milestones efficiently.

• Day to Day: Facilitate site project meetings. Monitor progress. Enforce safety protocols. Resolve onsite obstacles.

• Vendor and Supplier Interaction: Assist Construction Management to track the Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) deliveries to site. Ensure EPC Contractor and Suppliers report delivery delays that impact the schedule and OFE damages are tracked and reported to the OFE Supplier in accordance with the EPC Agreement and Equipment Supply Agreements (ESA). Facilitate meetings with EPC Contractor and OFE Suppliers.

• Issue Resolution: Identify and address any project-related challenges or obstacles that may impact timelines or quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions.

• Budget Management: Ensure adherence to financial plans to implement cost-saving measures where appropriate.

• Reporting: Provide regular progress updates; including construction schedule and any issues that may impact the project.

• Health and Safety: Uphold a strong safety culture on-site ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting safe work practices. Conduct safety meetings, drills, and training sessions to minimize risks. The Construction Site Manager has overall responsibility for ensuring that all Contractors abide by the terms and conditions of their agreement with the project as well as the local, state, and federal health and safety standards applicable to the project site.

• Environmental Compliance: Ensure that construction practices align with company Environmental, Health and Safety Operating Principle and with company EHMS policy in regard to regulations and sustainability goals.

• Quality Assurance: Implement an effective quality program for each assigned project. Assist Construction Management in quality control processes to ensure solar projects meet industry standards, manufacture specifications, and applicable code requirements. Attend Pre-Construction Alignment Meetings, First Build, and Golden Row Inspections. Ensure EPC Contractor documentation meets EPC Agreement requirements for deliverables. Conduct regular inspections to identify and address any deviations.

• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for on-site project communications. Maintain open and effective communication channels with project teams, Contractors, Suppliers, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of Construction Management experience

• 3-5 Years Experience with Utility Solar Energy

• Experience working for an EPC Construction Contractor, CM Consulting Firm, Engineering Firm

• Experience leading complex internal / external teams, building consensus and driving project and corporate initiatives

• Experience working with EPC Contracts, Subcontracts

• General Contractors license a plus

• OEM Construction experience preferred