Construction Site Manager (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Construction Site Manager in Seguin, Texas to support construction oversight for battery storage renewable energy projects. This is a full-time (40-50 hours/week), limited-term role for the duration of 3 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Construction Site Manager will act as the Owner’s Representative coordinating Owner personnel on-site including Health, Safety, and Environmental personnel, quality observers, and other service providers while on-site nearly 100 percent of the time when construction activities are taking place.

• Manages and coordinates all on-site construction activities for compliance with the project schedule and monitors and enforces compliance with contract requirements.

• Supervises and mentors all managers; monitors their activities and provides leadership.

• Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance (including trends) to the owners Project Manager. Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements.

• Directs implementation of construction schedule recovery plans as required.

• Coordinates the Construction Completion Walkdown and manages the close out of all punch list items.

• Assists owners with landowner/public relations.

• Conducts daily coordination meeting with field staff & contractors.

• Reports weekly schedule and commodity installation status to the owners Project Manager.

• Monitors all extra work authorization requests, back charges, and supplier and subcontractor progress/final payment requests for acceptance and is responsible for subordinates providing the timely tracking information to Project Administrator.

• Has full knowledge of the safety program and acts as the Safety Representative on site in the absence of the regular owners Safety Supervisor.

• A strong commitment to safety and capable of successfully implementing ERM’s and the client’s safety programs.

• Has general knowledge of all disciplines of construction and is able to stand in for each lead discipline.

• Resolve safety and quality issues with the contractor’s safety and quality managers.

• Understands the major commercial and deliverable terms of the construction contracts and manages within these terms.

• Writes the construction portion of the construction monthly report.

• Coordinates with the Field Engineers or home office engineers on engineering deliverables

• Responsible for the effective management of construction Manufacturer’s Service Technicians and the timesheet tracking of hourly employees.

• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.; Supervises work of others. Responsible for discipline, of their subordinates.

• Strong Interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage construction activities, contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

• The ability to be flexible and adjust to changing project conditions, develop and present alternative solutions to problems, and recommend a course of action to maintain project scope, schedule, and budget.

• A strong attention to detail and documentation as evidenced by daily logs, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking, periodic reporting, and other standard construction management activities.

• An ability to exhibit flexibility which may require late night and/or weekend attention and/or short notice travel to address project related issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-10 Years of Experience as a Construction Manager.

• Experience building and constructing in CA, TX, LA, or upper Midwest.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar plus BESS projects.

• BESS commissioning and testing experience preferred.   

• An excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Procore.

• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required.

• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.

• Experience leading successful project team, including development of employee and m