ABOUT THE ROLEThe Construction Manager provides leadership and manages the operational and financial aspects of solar + BESS EPC projects and is the primary liaison with the client's site project team. The Construction Manager performs, facilitates, coordinates, and tracks all facets of the project to ensure a safe, quality, timely and efficient product through successful completion. The Construction Manager is the primary responsible individual for managing and coordinating all project site activities from the mobilization stage through commercial operation. The Construction Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing all work performed by Subcontractors. The Construction Manager is responsible to ensure the site-specific Project Execution Plan including, standardized work plans and methods are adhered to, safety and risk management policies are followed, daily and weekly schedule and financial information is reviewed with the site team. The Construction Manager provides guidance and leadership to all site personnel and ensures the company's culture, values and processes are upheld. This manager will create and facilitate a team environment that will motivate, inspire, educate, and develop our people to be the best professionals they can be.
Essential Functions- Responsible for site security and safety of all personnel by ensuring the project effectively implements CSI's safety program and culture that is positive, respectful, and proactive at the
project. Works with the Project Safety Team to continually review and improve the safety program. - Develops and ensures the Project Execution Plan is implemented, trained, and proactively managed to prevent quality defects on the project and ensures supervision is proactively trained
and utilizes our PEP to create a safe and efficient workplace, and to prevent reworks on the project and to provide a superior product to the client. - Participates in the upfront planning of the project and helps develop and ensure the adherence to the project schedule including construction, testing, and commissioning with the project team.
- Ensures the construction team is conducting effective meetings and reviewing the metrics, key performance indicators, and the dashboard to understand actuals versus planned as well as the
associated productivity of the work. - Manages the client's site team relationship during the project construction phase with the goal of collaborating, serving, and building a mutual and trusting relationship. Proactively shares with the
client project/construction status and any events needing attention. Provides solutions to the client's site team. - Works with Project Manager and Superintendent to create scenario plan, develop alternative work plans and help the construction team overcome schedule constraints during the project
construction. - Actively works with Project Manager and Superintendents to appropriately staff the project construction team and craft personnel and to ensure adequate resources are available to the
construction team to meet schedule and budgetary requirements. - Works with Project Manager on all aspect of project budget, productivity, and schedule. Facilitates understanding of construction budget and cost to the construction team and ensures the
supervision understands and is actively managing against budget. - Provides input and works with Project Manager on monthly project forecasting and scheduling.
- Helps with the growth and skill development of the construction team.
- Communicates, collaborates with, and updates the Project Manager on overall project status and any help needed for improving safety, quality, schedule, risks, opportunities, changes, and people.
- Works with Project Manager and equipment team to coordinate equipment selection and with procurement team to ensure quality and timely delivery of all material and equipment to the project site.
- Troubleshoots issues as they arise, evaluates alternatives, proposes solutions, and gains construction team buy-in.
- Makes recommendations to the Project Manager which can possibly affect better safety, and higher quality and profitability.
- Responsible for observance and adherence of corporate policies and objectives on Construction Site.
ABOUT YOUQualifications- Cal OSHA 30-hour Construction training.
- Strong understanding and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Experience with Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
- Demonstrated experience in Construction Management and leadership of people.
- Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
- Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
- Thorough understanding of corporate and solar industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
- Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills are essential.
Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesThe preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. This position is classified as exempt meaning more than 50% of the employee's time is spent performing exempt job duties consistent with this job description. If the employee finds the actual job duties change from those described herein, so the employee is not performing exempt duties more than 50 % of the time, the employee must immediately inform management.
- Strong understanding and experience with MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
- Experience with Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
- Proactive attitude and initiative
- Excellent reasoning skills
- Ability to take ownership and accountability.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing job requirements.
- Positive attitude and customer focus
- Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.), both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated experience in Construction Management and leadership.
- Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
- Thorough understanding of corporate and solar industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
- Travel required, will be on site during construction phase.
WHAT WE OFFERCompensation & Benefits- Salary $120,000-$160,000/ year
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. CSI reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate's qualifications.
- Amazing Company Culture - We have a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, and commitment that drives our success.
- Competitive Salaries - We pride ourselves on offering above-average industry salaries based on talent and experience.
- Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays.
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%. Immediate vesting and Annual profit-sharing potential.
- Company-paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
- Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. CSI pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan(s).
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
