Construction Manager

Summary: Airswift is looking for a Construction Manager to oversee a solar project in Teague, TX, on a contract basis lasting 12 to 18 months. The role involves ensuring safe and compliant project operations, managing site documentation, and coordinating maintenance activities. The Construction Manager will also be responsible for budget management, compliance with industry standards, and training junior staff. This position requires extensive experience in solar site management and project oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective project commissioning and operations.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report HSE incidents.
• Manage site documentation and project historical data.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with third-party providers.
• Perform routine annual maintenance, including QA/QC inspections and predictive maintenance.
• Assist with project planning, troubleshooting, and equipment evaluation.
• Analyze site performance and implement improvement plans.
• Collaborate on equipment failure analysis and prevention methods.
• Manage budgets and maintain profit margins.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, ISO, OSHA, and environmental standards.
• Oversee site inventory and maintain proper stock levels.
• Interface with Operations Support and Control Room Manager on plant operations.
• Train and mentor junior staff, focusing on retention and development.
• Create and maintain emergency response schedules.
• Lead daily and weekly contractor/owner meetings.
• Validate contractor schedules, payments, and change requests.
• Ensure environmental compliance and review construction activities.
• Maintain project schedules and communicate changes.
• Build relationships with the community and stakeholders.
• Liaise with property owners and administer solar project leases and easements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Key Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Six years of related construction or project management or energy industry experience including three years supervisory management responsibilities.
• 10+ years of solar site experience.
• Microsoft Office Skills at an intermediate level.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Project/Construction management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Teague

Country: United States

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other