Construction Manager - Illinois
Novel Energy Solutions, Pecatonica, IL, United States
Description
The construction manager leads, plans, and coordinates activities pertaining to the construction and maintenance of solar projects in accordance with company policies and governmental regulations.
Job Type
Full-time
Job Responsibilities
Organizes, plans, directs, coordinates, and reports onsite construction activities under the pillars of Safety, Schedule and Cost.
Assures compliance with company safety policies and OSHA, NFPA 70e and/or MSHA safety standards.
Works with Project Management team on the construction effort from estimating, management, and scheduling.
Manages all subcontractors for timely completion, quality; ensures project is built according to design plans, specifications, schedule, quality standards and budget.
Directs and supervises field personnel with daily schedules including people, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
Works with Sr. Construction Manager and foremen to manage all field crew personnel: Electricians, Laborers, Operators, coordinating QAQC, coordinating staking.
Negotiates pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to fall within industry market pricing and provides competitive customer bid.
Reads, interprets and understands all project documentation such as insurance, permitting and project scheduling.
Works with foremen to enter and approve labor hours onsite.
Makes daily updates to current project schedules via Gantt charts and Smart Sheets.
Documents delays/changes; sets up staging areas as needed.
Maintains, documents and monitors quality standards.
Reports to the management team on all projects progress, new issues, resolutions, and budget and schedule compliance on a consistent basis.
Acts as a troubleshooter on current projects.
Seeks cost savings through vendor negotiations, market analysis, and eliminating waste.
Provides daily reports to leadership.
Inventories project materials.
Works with ACMs to upload safety, QC, daily reports, incidents, and testing documents to project folders in Procore, maintain trailer needs – safety, material, cleanliness, plans, ensure rentals on site are being maintained properly.
Maintains a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving.
Competencies
Managing Self
Technical or professional proficiency to be highly competent in their work.
Problem-solving.
Putting the team first, working well with others.
Developing next leaders and supporting succession planning.
Relationship building and intrapersonal skills.
Using company tools and processes.
Daily discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback.
Delivers results consistently.
Creates a process for improving the work and incorporating it into existing processes via process mapping.
Communication skills: written and verbal communication, presentation skills, running meetings, email, conflict management, building a business case, and listening.
Manager Of Others
Designing work to be done, including communicating with boss and others about needs and expectations, designing work with the customer in mind, designing and filling jobs, assigning work, delegating.
Enabling direct reports to do the work by motivating, measuring the work of others and performance monitoring, coaching and giving feedback, acquiring resources, planning and budgeting, project managing, problem solving, making time to meet with direct reports (1-on-1s), building the team (color wheel, cross‑training, deep bench).
Building relationships with direct reports, bosses, and support groups that facilitate open dialogues and trust (intrapersonal skills a must).
Creating a process for the team's work by integrating multiple team members’ individual processes.
Getting the team to deliver results consistently.
Note: Avoid the common trap of doing all the work. Get your work done through others.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position manages all subcontractors and direct employees for assigned projects, while reporting to the construction leadership the status of assigned projects.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit for extended periods, communicate effectively, and actively listen. Frequent use of hands and fingers is necessary for handling, feeling, and operating tools or equipment.
Occasional physical activities include reaching with arms and hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The role may also require lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Visual requirements include close vision and the ability to distinguish colors. A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle are also required.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time position and requires longer hours and frequent weekend work.
Travel
Travel to construction sites is expected.
Required Education And Experience
Associate’s degree or comparable experience in construction technology.
Two years minimum of supervisory experience in related field.
Experience working on +1 MW solar projects with leadership experience.
Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self‑perform work.
Proficiency with reading blueprints, plans, specs, contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Proficiency with Office 365 software and programs.
Proficiency with Procore or other construction management software.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
OSHA 10 certified.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field.
OSHA 30 certified.
Proficiency in Gantt charts and MS Projects.
First aid certified.
Fall training certified.
Novel Energy Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
Salary Description
$125‑$140K Annual
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The construction manager leads, plans, and coordinates activities pertaining to the construction and maintenance of solar projects in accordance with company policies and governmental regulations.
Job Type
Full-time
Job Responsibilities
Organizes, plans, directs, coordinates, and reports onsite construction activities under the pillars of Safety, Schedule and Cost.
Assures compliance with company safety policies and OSHA, NFPA 70e and/or MSHA safety standards.
Works with Project Management team on the construction effort from estimating, management, and scheduling.
Manages all subcontractors for timely completion, quality; ensures project is built according to design plans, specifications, schedule, quality standards and budget.
Directs and supervises field personnel with daily schedules including people, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
Works with Sr. Construction Manager and foremen to manage all field crew personnel: Electricians, Laborers, Operators, coordinating QAQC, coordinating staking.
Negotiates pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to fall within industry market pricing and provides competitive customer bid.
Reads, interprets and understands all project documentation such as insurance, permitting and project scheduling.
Works with foremen to enter and approve labor hours onsite.
Makes daily updates to current project schedules via Gantt charts and Smart Sheets.
Documents delays/changes; sets up staging areas as needed.
Maintains, documents and monitors quality standards.
Reports to the management team on all projects progress, new issues, resolutions, and budget and schedule compliance on a consistent basis.
Acts as a troubleshooter on current projects.
Seeks cost savings through vendor negotiations, market analysis, and eliminating waste.
Provides daily reports to leadership.
Inventories project materials.
Works with ACMs to upload safety, QC, daily reports, incidents, and testing documents to project folders in Procore, maintain trailer needs – safety, material, cleanliness, plans, ensure rentals on site are being maintained properly.
Maintains a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving.
Competencies
Managing Self
Technical or professional proficiency to be highly competent in their work.
Problem-solving.
Putting the team first, working well with others.
Developing next leaders and supporting succession planning.
Relationship building and intrapersonal skills.
Using company tools and processes.
Daily discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback.
Delivers results consistently.
Creates a process for improving the work and incorporating it into existing processes via process mapping.
Communication skills: written and verbal communication, presentation skills, running meetings, email, conflict management, building a business case, and listening.
Manager Of Others
Designing work to be done, including communicating with boss and others about needs and expectations, designing work with the customer in mind, designing and filling jobs, assigning work, delegating.
Enabling direct reports to do the work by motivating, measuring the work of others and performance monitoring, coaching and giving feedback, acquiring resources, planning and budgeting, project managing, problem solving, making time to meet with direct reports (1-on-1s), building the team (color wheel, cross‑training, deep bench).
Building relationships with direct reports, bosses, and support groups that facilitate open dialogues and trust (intrapersonal skills a must).
Creating a process for the team's work by integrating multiple team members’ individual processes.
Getting the team to deliver results consistently.
Note: Avoid the common trap of doing all the work. Get your work done through others.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position manages all subcontractors and direct employees for assigned projects, while reporting to the construction leadership the status of assigned projects.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit for extended periods, communicate effectively, and actively listen. Frequent use of hands and fingers is necessary for handling, feeling, and operating tools or equipment.
Occasional physical activities include reaching with arms and hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The role may also require lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Visual requirements include close vision and the ability to distinguish colors. A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle are also required.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time position and requires longer hours and frequent weekend work.
Travel
Travel to construction sites is expected.
Required Education And Experience
Associate’s degree or comparable experience in construction technology.
Two years minimum of supervisory experience in related field.
Experience working on +1 MW solar projects with leadership experience.
Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self‑perform work.
Proficiency with reading blueprints, plans, specs, contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Proficiency with Office 365 software and programs.
Proficiency with Procore or other construction management software.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
OSHA 10 certified.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field.
OSHA 30 certified.
Proficiency in Gantt charts and MS Projects.
First aid certified.
Fall training certified.
Novel Energy Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
Salary Description
$125‑$140K Annual
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