Construction Manager - Sungrid Solutions

SunGrid is one of the world’s leading Battery Energy Storage Solutions providers. The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace recognizes SunGrid as a growing, value-added partner globally. We’re in a period of explosive growth and have dozens of exciting careers available right now at our Pasadena CA office and all over the state.

The SunGrid team has unparalleled experience in designing, constructing, and building utility-scale solar and energy storage projects globally. We utilize the foremost technological energy storage manufacturers that allow for high-quality, cost-effective energy solutions.

The success of any project ultimately comes down to the quality of the people involved, and high standards for recruiting and retaining top talent are paramount for efficient operations on all levels of the organization.

Our opportunities are ideal for those who share our excitement to create better energy for tomorrow and a sustainable world alongside the world’s most talented Project Execution Teams and Engineers.

ROLE SUMMARY

The construction manager for any work scope should at minimum possess 10 years of experience in the scope covered or very related scopes. CMs for electrical or structural work must be Journeyperson or equivalent in experience. This position is expected to travel up to 100%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

• Schedule development and updates.
• Manpower forecasting and loading.
• Subcontractor selection and management.
• Accommodations forecasting & rotation planning.
• Vehicle and equipment forecasting.
• Maintenance and repair scheduling.
• Milestone and completion forecasting.
• Material needs forecasting.
• Resource sharing with other activities.

Manpower Management

• Build crew makeup/size.
• Develop planned production rates.
• Track and manage production rates.
• Crew rotation coverage to facilitate production.
• Discipline/staff management.
• Subcontractor needs.
• Ultimately responsible for the execution of the project safety plan.
• Track and adjust crews for production, safety, behavior etc.

Equipment & Tools

• Develop & forecast tool lists for crews.
• Develop & forecast equipment needs list for crews.
• Monitor abuse/damage/use of equipment and tools.
• Ultimately responsible for tools/equipment spending and overages.
• Managing vehicle use.
• Discipline for abuse of tools/equipment.
• Direct coordinator to ensure all tools calibration and testing.
• Responsible for ensuring tools/equipment is returned after use is complete.
• Schedule specialty equipment for site use (cranes, etc..).
• Ensure specialty equipment is initiated and used safely.

Reporting and Tracking

• Review all daily reports from coordinators for accuracy.
• Review Procore daily for accuracy and completion.
• Be aware of daily production rates for all crews.
• Review quality documentation (coordinator/QA review daily; CM ultimately responsible for ensuring crews are completing paperwork).
• Review and approve POs for purchases made by CM.
• Work with PM to review monthly invoicing.
• Ensure 3rd party test results for all installations (with help from coordinator/quality).
• Review FLHA samples weekly (Safety provide docs for review).
• Review all incident reports with Safety and Directors of Construction. Others as needed.
• Review all NCR/SDR/RFI with Quality/Coordinators.
• Ultimately responsible for reporting accuracy from their crews.
• Review daily inspections (compiled but others).

General

• Execution of Construction business initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
• Provide assistance to the Construction team; build, direct and coordinate the team, ensuring efficient and cost-effective utilization of staff and sub-contractors.
• Develop and implement department tools and workflows to increase efficiency for construction teams.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for Construction utilization & billability performance.
• Present monthly information to leadership, including cost, utilization/billability & labour forecasts.
• Responsible for ensuring alignment and support of staff development, quality control and resource coordination.
• Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to staff.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience installing and supervising similar.
• The CM will be experienced in the supervision and, ideally, the operation of all equipment and tools required to complete the installation.
• The CM will have a working knowledge of Earth, Civil, and Electrical works to be completed on the project.
• The CM will have experience managing personnel in excess of 20 men covering aspects such as safety, project planning, work planning, SJP/JHA/FLRA development, and HR (discipline).
• Ideally, the CM will have hands-on experience with all testing requirements for all work types.
• The CM will have experience and will be supported by project management in manpower forecasting, production tracking and reporting on projects of similar size and scope.