Solar Construction Manager

Job Title:

Solar Construction Manager

Job Description

* The role involves supervising on-site construction activities including civil work, racking installation, module installation, electrical and commissioning support.

* You will coordinate daily activities among subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors.

* Additionally, you will participate in coordination meetings and schedule reviews, act as the 'eyes and ears' on site, maintain site cleanliness, report progress and issues to stakeholders, manage delivery schedules, laydown areas, and inventory, and provide updates to the Project Manager on schedule, manpower, issues, and risks.

Responsibilities

* Supervise on-site construction activities.

* Coordinate daily activities among subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors.

* Participate in coordination meetings and schedule reviews.

* Maintain cleanliness on site.

* Report progress and issues to customers and subcontractors.

* Manage delivery schedules, laydown areas, and inventory tracking.

* Provide updates to the Project Manager on schedule, manpower, issues, and risks.

Essential Skills

* 3+ years of ground mount solar experience.

* 3+ years of experience as a Construction Manager or Superintendent managing subcontractors.

* OSHA 10 certification (minimum), OSHA 30 preferred.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Familiarity with Procore or a similar software.

* Experience with change orders, construction inspection, solar installation, commercial construction, and electrical construction.

Work Environment

* This position requires working on-site for 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime.

* The role supports a growing team with ongoing projects in the PA, MD, and NJ regions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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