Job Title: Solar Construction Manager
This position is 100% travel - Candidates can be based anywhere in the US.
Experience as a CONSTRUCTION MANAGER or SUPERINTENDENT within Utility Scale Solar Construction projects is required.
Established Solar Tracking manufacturer/installation company is seeking a Construction Manager of Solar installations to act as a subject matter expert working with subcontractors to install their Tracking products on large scale ground mount solar sites throughout the US.
Experience as a construction Solar, Field Engineer or Site manager or Solar QC manager is applicable- overseeing the construction and administrative tasks on a Utility scale solar installation with trackers.
This is a salaried position ranging from $90-95K, depending on experience + daily per diem
Holiday and vacation included
This is a Long term contract to hire position
Description:
The goal of the Construction Manager is to facilitate a positive experience with The Client. He/she ensures that products and Installation out-perform customer expectations and are of the highest quality possible and develops customer loyalty by optimizing the product to the customer's needs and providing great technical onsite support services on the Solar Tracking product.
Responsibilities:
Provides technical support for customers on sites throughout the US, ensuring a best in class customer experience and providing product and systems expertise to maximize customer value. subject matter expert, field engineer.
Translate and interpret wiring/ construction schematics to support Construction installation. Civil, Structural and Electrical.
Adherence to OSHA safety regulations and Safety standards. Ensures no employee or subcontractor operations proceed without proper safety compliance.
Responsible party for conducting, documenting and reporting safety meetings.
Assist in preplanning of projects including plan review and comments, manpower, project sequencing, material takeoffs, material requisitions and reviewing subcontractors scopes of work.
Establish and maintain effective communication channels with project managers, project engineers and client.
Work with Project Management to develop accurate construction schedule forecasts and to create daily reports to track construction progress, material deliveries, installation issues, tool issues and others site activity.
Work directly and in conjunction with subcontractors, temporary labor, Electricians and employees on planning, scheduling of construction and quality control applications.
Provide guidance and technical support to the personal, temporary labor and subs on issues concerning electrical and building components/ applications.
Skills & Qualifications:
4 years of Utility scale SOLAR construction experience, of that at least 2-3 years in a leadership role as a Superintendent or Lead Foreman or Solar QC Manager.
Strong understanding of hydraulic/mechanical and electrical systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office/reporting.
Understanding of construction math and strong problem solving skills.
Strong self-starter with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong leadership skills.
Proven ability to maintain client relationships.
Safe Working Practice
Success at managing and delivering construction projects on schedule and under budget.
Detail-oriented.
Willing to travel up to 100% of the time.
All hotel, flights and per diem will be prepaid when traveling.
Will be issued a company vehicle when traveling
A daily food per diem will also be provided.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 annually
Key Words: Construction manager, Utility scale Solar, Superintendent, PV panels, Construction, supervisor, owners representative. On site manager. Travel, Per diem, sub-contractors. Reporting. Solar farm, Solar Fields, solar field engineer, superintendent, mechanical, customer service, lead meetings Solar QC manager, racking, foreman
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $95000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bakersfield,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
