Construction Site Manager - JUWI Americas

Title: Construction Site Manager

Location: Job Site(s), North America

Start Date: Immediate

Reports To: SVP, Projects

At JUWI, we’re taking solar energy to the next level. With the goal to bring solar power online over the next several years, we seek a Construction Site Manager to bring our vision to life.

JUWI is looking for an experienced individual who will have demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. The Construction Site Manager will be responsible for managing, executing and supervising all construction activities on an assigned JUWI project site. The Construction Site Manager will provide management discipline, direction, supervision and leadership for the project. Work to be located at assigned project site(s) in North America.

In this role, you’ll:

• Work fluently with and support assigned Project Manager.
• Support the completion of preliminary engineering, detailed specifications and construction and supply contracts.
• Monitor and oversee all civil, structural, mechanical and electrical work on the project to ensure it meets contractual obligations; maintain a hands-on approach to training, quality assurance and supporting sub-contractors’ in-field work efforts.
• Review and be familiar with vendor requirements and assure that equipment is installed in a manner so as not to void warranties.
• Take proactive lead position in learning specific technical details for solar PV project racking installation details.
• Contribute to the development of construction plans and schedules.
• Maintain strong presence in front of sub-contractor(s), supporting and managing sub-contractors execution of work while maintain JUWI’s high quality standards.
• Manage project construction activities, ensuring Honor, Teamwork, Quality, Schedule, Cost, Safety, Environmental and Landowner requirements are met or exceeded.
• Ensure all quality assurance programs are fully administered and complied with.
• Complete final testing of installed project components; coordinate start-up and commissioning of plant with Commissioning Specialists.
• Direct the execution of work in accordance with approved contracts and ensure compliance.
• Provide a safe and secure project site for all project participants.
• Develop effective relationships with contractors, suppliers, landowners and the community.
• Develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues.
• Provide supervision and guidance to subordinate staff.
• Become completely familiar with all project documents.
• Assist in developing the basic plan for executing and controlling the project.
• Assist in the preparation of project procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of the project schedule.
• Coordinate onsite issues with client, JUWI, and other team members.
• Review and maintain a system for decision-making within the project team whereby decisions are made at the proper level.
• Foster and develop a spirit of project team effort.
• Assist in resolution of differences or problems.
• Anticipate and avoid or minimize potential problems by maintaining current knowledge of overall site project status.
• Review project activities for conformity to all Code and Standard provisions.
• Maintain effective communications with all team members.

Qualifications:

• Accredited university degree (engineering or construction management preferred).

• Field experience in managing power projects is preferred.
• Working knowledge of state, federal and insurance regulations as well as requirements that apply to major power plant design and construction projects.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop management control programs.
• Be proficient in short and long range planning techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Positive ‘Can-do’ attitude.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and analyze situations.
• Thorough understanding of construction contracts and associated paperwork requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to give presentations and perform training in both the management and technical areas, in addition to developing such programs.
• Demonstrated people skills, both inside and outside the project team, such as motivation, team building, conflict resolution, and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee must be able to navigate construction sites by climbing, walking in and out, and through trenches/pits and overcome some obstacles in the path.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12-3-3, B.R.C. 1981.

About JUWI:

JUWI Inc. (“JUWI”), based in Boulder, Colorado, and wholly-owned by MVV Energie AG based in Germany, is a developer and turnkey EPC contractor of solar power plants throughout North America. JUWI’s main focus is the development, construction and operation of utility-scale power plants (20 MW or larger).

The skills and capabilities of every JUWI employee are essential in making our work a reality. We realize this is a direct result of a diverse staff, and our diversity initiative takes every effort to ensure this is reflected in our hiring efforts and operations.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$95,000-$115,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits:

JUWI offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) with matching and fees paid by the company
• Paid Holidays
• Sick and Vacation
• Company paid housing while assigned to a project site
• Company provided vehicle while assigned to a project site
• Monthly per diem while assigned to a project site

JUWI is an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all applicants. JUWI prohibits discrimination, directly or indirectly, on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.