Construction Project Manager

AKS Engineering & Forestry$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years managing major energy construction projects (solar, PV, BESS, wind preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
  • Expertise in project and construction management, contract administration, and team leadership
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • OSHA 30 safety certified with a commitment to safe job sites
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • 'Do what needs to be done' mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and contractors
  • Make strategic decisions that impact project outcomes and earnings
  • Advise on planning, logistics, and strategy during pre-construction phases
  • Coordinate with teams and partners to align project execution
  • Attend meetings with clients and contractors to resolve challenges and provide solutions
  • Oversee the Owner's scope of work and equipment schedules
  • Review EPC design deliverables and site plans to minimize gaps
  • Manage contractors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and coordination
  • Lead contract management, change orders, and dispute resolution
  • Maintain project risk registry and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Conduct safety audits and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Lead project status calls and report progress to stakeholders
  • Collaborate to ensure timely delivery and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Lead project team calls, track tasks, and ensure completion
  • Provide mentorship and development for onsite teams
  • Identify staffing needs to support project success.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to take ownership of major projects
  • Work closely with clients and contractors to deliver impactful outcomes
  • Mentorship and development opportunities for teams
  • Collaborative work environment with strategic decision-making
  • Engagement in a fast-paced energy sector with diverse projects
Full Job Description


If you're passionate about leading energy projects, solving complex problems, and working closely with clients and contractors to deliver successful outcomes, this role will give you the opportunity to take ownership of major projects and make a tangible impact. As a Construction Project Manager at AKS, you'll guide project execution, mentor teams, and help ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and on budget.
What You'll Do

Client and Partner Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and contractors, leveraging those connections to support project growth.
  • Think and act like an owner, making strategic decisions that positively impact project outcomes and earnings.

Project Planning and Oversight
  • Advise during pre-construction phases on planning, logistics, and strategy.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure project alignment and smooth execution.
  • Attend meetings with clients, partners, and contractors to address challenges and provide solutions.

Construction Management
  • Oversee the Owner's scope of work, equipment schedules, and coordination with EPC contractors.
  • Review EPC design deliverables, integration documents, and site plans to ensure clear definitions and minimize gaps.
  • Manage all contractors and subcontractors, including QA, environmental monitoring, compliance, and onsite coordination.
  • Lead contract management, change order processes, and resolution of disputes with a collaborative approach.

Risk, Safety, and Compliance
  • Maintain the project risk registry and identify opportunities, including value engineering.
  • Ensure safety protocols are followed, conduct ad-hoc safety audits, and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Monitor submittals, RFIs, and onsite issues, escalating to the Owner only when necessary.

Reporting and Communication
  • Lead project status calls, create reports, and communicate progress to clients and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with EPC partners to ensure timely delivery and compliance with energy tax abatements or other regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership and Development
  • Lead project team calls, create agendas, track tasks, and ensure timely completion.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities for onsite teams and project staff.
  • Identify staffing needs and coordinate with leadership to ensure project success.
Who You Are
  • 8+ years of experience managing the construction of major energy projects (solar, PV, BESS, wind preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Skilled in project and construction management, contract administration, and team leadership.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • OSHA 30 safety certified and committed to maintaining safe job sites.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Strong communicator who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
Nice to Have
  • PMI or CMAA certification.
  • Experience with utility-scale energy projects, EPCM contracts, or renewable energy development.
  • Familiarity with permitting, regulatory compliance, and RETA (Renewable Energy Tax Abatements).

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