Construction Manager / Owner's Rep

Integrity

$120K — $140K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent field experience
  • 10+ years of construction management experience in utility scale renewable energy projects
  • Experience representing an owner's interests on large capital projects
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts and change order processes
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety standards
  • Valid driver's license and travel readiness

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the owner's main representative at construction sites
  • Manage project schedule, budget, and scope, addressing issues proactively
  • Review and negotiate change orders and contract modifications
  • Lead progress meetings with contractors and utility stakeholders
  • Ensure quality assurance and safety compliance on-site
  • Coordinate interconnection, permitting, and environmental compliance
  • Oversee project commissioning and final closeout process
  • Report project status and risks to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Frequent travel opportunities across the Pacific Northwest
  • Combination of office and field-based work
  • Opportunity for independent decision-making in a key role
Full Job Description
Location: Wasco, OR area (Biglow Canyon Wind Farm) with travel across Pacific Northwest renewable energy sites

Company: Integrity PSC

Position Summary

Integrity PSC is seeking a Construction Manager / Owner's Rep to represent the project owner's interests across utility scale renewable energy construction projects, including wind and solar. This role carries full responsibility for schedule, budget, quality, and contract oversight, acting as the primary point of accountability between the owner, EPC contractors, and utility stakeholders.

The Construction Manager / Owner's Rep operates with a high degree of independence and is expected to make and defend decisions that protect the owner's interests throughout the life of the project.

Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the owner's primary representative on site, overseeing EPC contractor performance across all phases of construction
• Manage project schedule, budget, and scope, escalating and resolving deviations before they affect delivery
• Review and negotiate change orders, contract modifications, and claims on behalf of the owner
• Lead regular progress meetings with EPC contractors, subcontractors, and utility stakeholders
• Oversee quality assurance and safety compliance across the project, including OSHA and NERC requirements
• Coordinate interconnection, permitting, and environmental compliance activities with relevant teams
• Direct commissioning, punch list resolution, and final project closeout and turnover
• Report project status, risks, and financial performance directly to ownership and executive stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent field experience
• 10 or more years of construction management experience, including utility scale renewable energy projects
• Demonstrated experience representing an owner's interests on large capital projects
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, change order processes, and claims management
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites

Preferred Qualifications
• Direct Owner's Rep experience on utility scale wind or solar construction projects
• CCM certification or PE license
• Experience with interconnection and utility coordination on generation projects
• OSHA 30 certification

Additional Information
• Travel: Frequent, may require extended stays at project site
• Work Environment: Combination of office and field based work at active construction sites

Physical Requirements: Ability to access and navigate active construction sites, including uneven terrain and varying weather conditions

The pay range for this role is:

120,000 - 140,000 USD per year (Portland, OR)

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