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Construction Manager - Renewables (California)

211 PWU, Pasadena, CA, United States


Position Summary
We are currently seeking a Construction Manager. This is a vacant position for which we are actively recruiting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions
Site Coordination

Ensure contractors fully understand their contractual obligations and project requirements

Liaise with contractors to minimize contractor conflict and encourage synergy on multiple contractor work sites.

Identify slow progress, inadequate quality or performance, possible future construction problems and suggest possible solutions.

Project Schedule and Cost Control

Monitor project schedule and costs, update and report as project development proceeds. Act as required to address issues in a proactive manner.

Confirm monthly contract progress payment documents, forecast and manage potential changes.

Construction Monitoring

Monitor and inspect construction to confirm quality and that the constructed works are in conformance with the design.

Review and manage technical submittals (shop drawings, RFI's, RFC's and work plans) to confirm conformance with design and quality of work.

Address issues that arise in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

Effective documentation of progress through daily and weekly reports (with detailed photos).

Equipment Procurement Completion

Monitor the receipt and inspection of major equipment/materials to ensure compliance with technical aspects and commercial terms, facilitate responsibility transfers and acceptance.

Regulatory Compliance and Liaison

Act as the Owner's representative during construction, responsible for day to day and week to week interface with key stakeholders including regulatory agencies, government (local, municipal to federal), landowners.

Required Qualifications

Strong construction background, having worked on multiple renewable energy projects.

Experience on PV Solar, BESS or Wind Projects is preferred.

Experience with MV, Substations, T&D would be considered an asset.

Construction experience of at least 5 years, capable of working on rotation or away from home regularly is required.

Professional Engineer registered in the state of California.

Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.

Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors
This role involves a combination of reporting work, field level inspections, and onsite team meetings. You must be able to:

Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Safely walk two to three miles in a few hours around a site, and climb stairs and ladders to access roofs, basements, and narrow mechanical rooms.

Daily travel to project site is required and will involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods.

Additional Information
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long‑term financial security. This role requires flexibility to work 50‑72 hours per week, including overtime and occasional weekends/extended shifts. The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Project per diems, or allowances, vary based on location and work schedule and are based on the posted GSA rates for the location.

Organization Details
Organization: 211 PWU

Equality and Diversity
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Additional Contact
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers.

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