Solar Construction Manager
East Coast & West Coast

Full-Time
Dental, Life, Medical, Retirement, Vision
$100,000 to $120,000 per year

Purpose: Responsible for construction and field activity, management, and oversight as owner’s representative for PV projects.

Position Tasks & Responsibilities:

Act as owner’s representative in charge of site PV project; overseeing safety and quality control in every aspect of the construction projects
Handle several projects at the same time
Coordinate with existing facility solar project activities
Supervise and inspect proper construction means and methods
Responsible for implementing and overseeing the three phases (meeting, mockup, ongoing inspection) to ensure installation of superior quality PV system and QA/QC inspections of systems
Identify quality-related issues during construction
Ensure that the most recent specifications and compliance codes are followed
Preparation of daily logs and weekly status reports
Perform safety inspections
Participate in process improvement meetings and integrate new processes/procedures in the field accordingly
Drive QA/QC, Safety, and CM process
Constantly report all safety, quality and environmental issues found at the job site
Utilize different software for different purposes
Perform Inspections during various inclement weather conditions; participate in and coordinate facilities’ electrical shutdowns
Support other projects as needed

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Master Electrician or NABCEP Cert. highly preferred
5-6 years of Solar installation experience
Rooftop solar, design & construction experience is necessary
Familiar with small DG systems sizing 500KW to 10MW
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 a building construction trade
Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by the various building crafts
Knowledge of electrical, roofing, and structural systems
Hands-on experience as a professional electrician in the solar industry is strongly preferred
Knowledge of building materials, tools, and machines
Supervisory ability
Ability to read blueprints and specifications for building trades
General computer, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under tight project timelines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Able to work independently with the ability to quickly resolve key project issues with little oversight
High level of professionalism with attention to detail
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Procore (preferred)
OSHA 30-hour certification
Must have a valid and current driver’s license
Ability to travel at least 75% of the time to project sites

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.

Must be willing to travel to project sites in and around NJ/NY and the Northeast area.

Core Development Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

About Core Development Group:
Ranked as Top Ten Solar Developer in the U.S.
Named 65th Most Influential Solar Contractor in the U.S.
Recognized as a Top Twenty Solar Contractor in California