Solar PV Electrical Site Manager -- Field Assignment - Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL 60603
About the Job
This position is expected to be a field assignment. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.
The Solar PV Electrical Site Manager will oversee their assigned projects' field operations/installation side to help ensure that equipment is installed safely, accurately, completely, and within the estimated timeline. This is a full-time, onsite position.
In this position, you will have an opportunity to work for an industry leader. This position will also allow you to identify areas of improvement in site/work conditions and execute various quality surveillance and reports.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversight of a Solar PV Project for specific construction contractor and subcontractor activities.
- Provide interface between contractors/subcontractors and client Review/Create project-specific site work plans.
- Prepare and review various reports, including construction and quality surveillance, source inspections, and certified material tests.
- Review/Create and prepare quality surveillance plans.
- Review calibration records. Generate non-conformance reports.
- Troubleshoot issues that arise during construction activities and provide resolution.
Ongoing/Special Duties:
- Manage and observe all on-site electrical and instrumentation construction activities, ensuring strict compliance with project specifications, local codes, and industry standards.
- Leverage your technical expertise in electrical and instrumentation engineering to optimize designs, improve construction methodologies, and propose cost-effective solutions.
- Reviewing project information submitted by the project manager, site manager, or client.
- Meetings - mandatory attendance at various weekly meetings.
- Monitor contractors on-site. This includes fielding phone calls and forwarding any questions they may have, communicating staffing shortages, addressing challenging situations, etc.
- Monitor and report on EPC contractor progress and provide recommendations on areas of improvement to the client.
- Track weather days against historical norms and report to client
- Track manpower onsite and ensure the quantity velocities are being met.
- Work with client to respond to Contractor notices and formal letters.
- Work with the Site Safety Manager to keep job sites safe and OSHA compliant. Which includes monitoring contractor safety performance to verify that the contractors adhere to the client's safety standards.
- Communicating with subcontractors regarding construction information and timelines during installation. They will provide the project information and verify that the subcontractor is submitting the required checklists.
- Provide construction plan input and evaluation: monitor construction methods and sequence for compatibility with construction plan requirements.
- Lead and attend contractor performance review and coordination meetings.
- Resolve contractor coordination conflicts following project schedule and respective contract terms.
- Monitor engineering support to ensure it is responsive to contractor needs.
- Monitor construction work quality, costs, and schedule; report variances to eliminate negative impacts.
- Provide contractors with ongoing communication of project issues, information, safety, and quality.
- Develop and execute a field contractor quality audit and surveillance plan for assigned contracts.
- Participate in the Contractor progress payment validation process.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in electrical installations, operations, and maintenance within the power generation industry, with a proven track record of leadership and management.
- Demonstrated expertise in civil and structural construction, with a preference for Energy and Solar sector exposure.
- Comprehensive technical knowledge and expertise in Solar plant electrical systems and equipment, including transformers, switchgear, panels, and control systems.
- Proficiency in advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques for electrical systems, coupled with a strategic mindset and analytical capabilities.
- Extensive, relative, and successful experience in construction oversight of commercial or industrial Solar PV greenfield/brownfield projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- Proficiency with MS Office and a quick learner in new software applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work outdoors daily on greenfield construction sites in inclement weather and uneven grades.
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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