Site Manager

Job Requisition ID: R-08482The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.Salary Range: $111,544 to $160,345.00Location: United States, RemoteJob SummaryThe Construction Site Manager will review, manage, and report upon the day-to-day activities for assigned renewable energy facilities at locations throughout the United States, from the completion of permitting through the construction process to commercial operation. The Site Manager manages the execution of renewable energy projects by overseeing the contractor's implementation of the construction, startup, and commissioning of the project. This position will require that the Site Manager work on designated projects for the full duration of project construction.Key ResponsibilitiesOversees all aspects of the day-to-day management of renewable energy construction projects - monitors, coordinates, and reports on work performed by engineering, construction firms, and OEMs. Reviews and interprets design drawings and specifications for appropriateness to required function.Reports and liaises directly with Project Director to support all phases of project execution including bidding, contract award, kick-off meetings, full project execution, turnover to site operations, and management of legacy issues.Reviews and reports upon contracts status, purchase orders, change orders, and contractor invoices for payment. Facilitates work sequencing to expedite project delivery and minimize disruption of ongoing plant operations.Manages daily on-site quality inspections by the AGR QA/QC team to ensure that the construction works are in conformance with design, operational standards, building and life safety codes, and engineering specifications.Defines critical tasks, establishes sequence of events, and identifies and allocates roles and responsibilities to individuals/teams to support adherence to timelines and successful project outcomes.Facilitates team effort, provides guidance and direction to team members, and communicates project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes.Regularly evaluates schedules and budgets and reports to Project Director any variances, concerns, or need for mitigatory actions to return schedule to target.Ensures adherence to the specific safety program and seeks to secure compliance with Avangrid Renewables' expected standards, creating and maintaining a positive health and safety culture across the project.Manages start-up and commissioning and coordinates start-up with plant operation personnel and various contractors.Ensures daily and weekly reports are submitted timely and with a high degree of frequency and accuracy.Responds to requests for information regarding all aspects of the construction process from state, city, local, or other government and regulatory associations.Manages warranty claims and administration.Ensures all relevant internal controls are followed and develops new controls as needed.Requests timely and accurate reports regarding construction progress from contractors as defined within contract provisions to maintain communication with corporate headquarters.Works with the Engineering team to proactively assess potential issues that could impact schedule/budget, and works with QA/QC team to submit quality concerns to Contractor and/or deviations from design.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and 8 years of relevant experience in wind plant/solar plant construction or equivalent combination of education and experience.PMP certification or similar.Ability to travel and manage field work for periods of 9 months or longer.Demonstrated knowledge and skill of design and construction processes and interdependencies.Knowledge of engineering design and construction methods, budgeting and cost estimating, collective bargaining agreements, building trades, and project labor agreements.Technical knowledge of wind or solar plant components and operations, life cycle values, and maintenance requirements.Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.Knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations related to construction and operations.Ability to perform site inspections and/or approve installations.Proficient in computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project, or Primavera P6. Ability to develop and deliver presentations.Preferred QualificationsExperience in renewable energy.Self-starter with demonstrated performance leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels of a matrixed global organization with minimal supervision.Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with typically tight schedules and demanding targets.Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.Competencies (this is standard for all jobs)Initiative & ChangeFocused on ResultsCustomer Centric (internal and/or External)Communication

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