Solar Construction Manager (Owners Rep)

Solar Construction Manager (Owners Rep); Minimum 4 years or 250MW Utility Scale Solar or ESS Construction Management experience + Bachelors Degree (or equivalent Exp)

Summit Energy Group, LLC is a consulting firm based in Montana that provides Construction and Project Management consulting staffing and services across the US to some of the largest Renewable and Infrastructure Owner/Developers in the World. We are looking for a Construction Manger that can work on behalf of our client (the Owner) on a project in TX; there may be other mainland US work . This job is a great opportunity for a driven manager to put their mark on a large pipeline of renewable work for a Tier 1 IPP.

Per diem, Work Vehicle and Monthly Travel Allowance also offered as benefit for those that qualify.

Job Description:Work as Owner Representative on large utility scale solar +(potential battery storage) projects in TX or Mainland US.To act as the Owner’s representative to oversee all aspects solar and ESS plant construction including: interconnect, site work, owner purchased material, safety, startup and commissioning, and project close out. This position is responsible for the overall management of the team and assigned projects, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and administer construction work performed by EPCs or subcontractors and/or vendors at the project site as assigned by the owner. Employees in this role administer and manage the engineering, procurement and construction oversight-activities necessary to construct, start-up, and commence commercial operations.

Location:TX or Potential Mainland USEducation Requirements:Four-year Electrical - Mechanical -Civil Engineering degree, Construction Management Degree, or Associates degree in related technical or management fields (candidates with extensive experience will also be considered).

Experience Requirements:Construction Management, professional career in construction with past experience in industrial or power and solar/ESS markets. A background in electrical and utilities is preferred. A four-year minimum experience in Utility Scale Solar or ESS is required. Must have served as a CM on a 250 MW or larger project in the past.

Required Skillsets:· People management· Organization· Computer skills MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint· Communication to third parties and executives· Schedule and planning management· Construction means and methods knowledge· Management means and methods knowledge· Solar plant construction and startup knowledge

Job Responsibilities:· Works collaboratively with resources and sub suppliers in various disciplines to determine project priorities, schedule and work plans to meet milestones.· Manages sub tier suppliers to the requirements outlined in contracts or purchase orders as the lead manager and administrator.· Manage onsite company representative staff.· Reporting daily, weekly and monthly on progress, indicators, and recovery plans to upper management.· Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures, local regulations, contracts and policies.· Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed.· Leads project meetings and reviews budget, schedule, quality, risk tracker, and contingency allocations.· Interfaces with project's designated management committees or third parties, and acts as lead Company representative of project activities.· Manage execution requirements stipulated in the Interconnect Agreement, Purchase Power Agreement, and Independent System Operator to achieve back-feed, sync and commercial operation.· Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requests.· Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration· Oversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources.· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements· Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring and/or tape.· Prolonged periods of standing with intermittent kneeling or bending.· Must be physically capable of walking on the jobsite on varied, uneven terrain and/or varied temperatures and weather elements.· Ability to operate a motor vehicle for purposes of commuting between 2 working locations.· Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds at a time.