Tetra Tech

Construction Manager - Renewables

Tetra Tech$114K — $156K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of construction experience, preferably in renewable energy projects.
  • Experience with PV Solar, BESS, or Wind projects preferred.
  • Familiarity with MV, Substations, T&D is an asset.
  • Engineer or recognized technical designation preferred.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate site activities ensuring contract obligations are met.
  • Facilitate effective communication among multiple contractors.
  • Identify and resolve construction progress and quality issues.
  • Monitor project schedules and expenditures proactively.
  • Conduct construction inspections to ensure design compliance.
  • Review technical submittals and manage documentation effectively.
  • Act as Owner's representative interfacing with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Spending Account (HSA).
  • Paid time off including holidays and vacation.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan for financial investment.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Construction Manager to our Power team.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Construction Manager. This is a vacant position for which we are actively recruiting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:

Site Coordination
  • Ensure contractors fully understand their contractual obligations and project requirements
  • Liaise with contractors to minimize contractor conflict and encourage synergy on multiple contractor work sites.
  • Identify slow progress, inadequate quality or performance, possible future construction problems and suggest possible solutions.

Project Schedule and Cost Control
  • Monitor project schedule and costs, update and report as project development proceeds. Act as required to address issues in a proactive manner.
  • Confirm monthly contract progress payment documents, forecast and manage potential changes.

Construction Monitoring
  • Monitor and inspect construction to confirm quality and that the constructed works are in conformance with the design.
  • Review and manage technical submittals (shop drawings, RFI's, RFC's and work plans) to confirm conformance with design and quality of work.
  • Address issues that arise in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Effective documentation of progress through daily and weekly reports (with detailed photos).

Equipment Procurement Completion
  • Monitor the receipt and inspection of major equipment/materials to ensure compliance with technical aspects and commercial terms, facilitate responsibility transfers and acceptance.

Regulatory Compliance and Liaison
  • Act as the Owner's representative during construction, responsible for day to day and week to week interface with key stakeholders including regulatory agencies, government (local, municipal to federal), landowners.

Required Qualifications:
  • Strong construction background, having worked on multiple renewable energy projects.
  • Experience on PV Solar, BESS or Wind Projects is preferred.
  • Experience with MV, Substations, T&D would be considered an asset.
  • Construction experience of at least 5 years, capable of working on rotation or away from home regularly is required.
  • Engineer or appropriately recognized technical designation would be considered an asset.
  • Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

This role involves a combination of reporting work, field level inspections, and onsite team meetings. You must be able to:
• Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Safely walk two to three miles in a few hours around a site, and climb stairs and ladders to access roofs, basements, and narrow mechanical rooms.

Daily travel to project site is required and will involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods.

Additional Information

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

This role requires flexibility to work 50-72 hours per week, including overtime and occasional weekends/extended shifts. The hourly rate for this position is $55.00 to $75.00 per hour. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Project per diems, or allowances, vary based on location and work schedule and are based on the posted GSA rates for the location.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:



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About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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