Solar Construction Manager (New Jersey)

We’re looking for a Construction Manager to join our Operations team and lead the on-site execution of commercial solar projects. In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all construction activities, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule management. You will coordinate with subcontractors, internal teams, and field personnel to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, field labor and vendors on site to coordinate activities and ensure that all work is in sync with project goals and objectives.
• Visit sites regularly during construction - including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks, and closeouts - and attend status and coordination meetings.
• Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable, and that tools and equipment are in good working condition.
• Plan, execute, and take responsibility for self-performed work and managing labor crews and subcontractors. Plan sequencing, crew-sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend.
• Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual Production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on solar commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of rooftop installations.
• Knowledge of ground-mount and carport commercial PV construction means and methods preferred.
• Understanding of behind-the-meter and utility interconnections.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented self-starter.
• Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license with willingness to travel to various job sites.
• Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs.
• Must have previous knowledge in Microsoft based platforms.