Construction Manager-Heavy Equipment Operator

Title: Construction Manager-Heavy Equipment Operator

Purpose: Responsible for construction and field activity management for utility and commercial PV projects. Operate heavy machinery for construction, demolition, or excavation projects.

Position responsibilities

• Lead the Construction Management (CM) resource and processes.

• Direct PV plant construction including contracts, schedule, budget, and interconnection.

• Monitor and supervise project specific materials & services, safety & quality.

• Develop and assign resources.

• Drive QA/QC, Safety, and CM process

• Direct the contracting and activities of subcontractors and consultants.

• Provide project feasibility analyses

• Manage and provide written status reporting on project progress.

• Improve profitability and construction efficiency.

• Operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, or grade tractors.

• Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.

• Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete.

• Uses equipment to prepare building sites for exterior site concrete such as parking lots.

Qualifications

• Master Electrician or NABCEP Cert. highly preferred or Hands-on experience as a professional electrician in the solar industry

• 5-6 years of Solar installation experience

• Any combination totaling 4 years from the following categories of experience: Work experience in solar PV installations, commercial building construction, remodeling, or tenant improvements.

• College or vocational course work in construction project coordination, building construction, architecture, or closely related field.

• 5-6 years of supervisory experience in the building construction trade

• Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by the various building crafts including knowledge of building materials, tools, and machines

• Knowledge of electrical, roofing, and structural systems

• Extensive knowledge and ability to operate heavy machinery.

• Supervisory ability

• Ability to read blueprints and specifications for building trades.

• General computer, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Significant utility scale CM experience a plus

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to grow business relationships and effectively engage all stakeholders.

• Ability to find solutions and resolve issues.

• High level of professionalism, excellent oral and written communication, detail oriented

• Superior time management and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with basic office tools

• High proficiency with MS Excel, Project and Procore software, and/or ability to become highly proficient.

• Familiarity with Procore, PVSYST, Salesforce, Box

• OSHA 30-hour certification

• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred - Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related preferred.

Location

• Ability to support projects in the Northeast (specifically in and around NJ and NY area)

Travel: up to 95%

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.

• Able to work extended periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.

• Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.