Mechanical Owners Representative

Job Title:

Mechanical Owners Representative

Job Description

The Mechanical Owner's Representative will oversee construction projects, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role demands a proactive presence on-site, coordination with contractors, and documentation of project progress.

Responsibilities

+ Maintain a regular presence on site during contractor working hours.

+ Act as a safety steward, adhering to all safety requirements and reporting any safety concerns or deficiencies.

+ Monitor the quality of mechanical construction, ensuring compliance with permits, agreements, and project specifications.

+ Serve as a liaison between all mechanical contractors on site.

+ Review test reports for accuracy and completeness, as well as contractors' mechanical QAQC documentation.

+ Conduct daily visits to construction areas, participate in quality benchmarks, and attend safety programs.

+ Witness scheduled field testing for mechanical work to ensure results meet specifications.

+ Perform spot checks and in-depth inspections as per project needs.

+ Facilitate regular connections with contractors, including attending Plan of Day and End of Day meetings.

+ Establish positive working relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering collaboration.

+ Report any deviations from project specifications to the appropriate parties promptly.

+ Provide weekly written records and photos of on-site progress and discussions.

+ Attend in-office or virtual training and meetings, applying learnings to project work.

+ Utilize construction management software for reports and documentation.

+ Participate in virtual meetings or document review when not on-site.

Essential Skills

+ Utility Scale

+ Single Axis System

+ Quality Control

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Experience with Nextracker and ATI

+ Mechanical and solar inspection skills

+ 2+ years of mechanical installation experience on utility-scale solar projects

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in quality control for mechanical, electrical, or civil projects

+ Prior experience with Nextracker racking is advantageous

Work Environment

This position requires 100% travel to project sites in Missouri, New Mexico, and Nevada. The work involves building solar farms with tight deadlines and budget constraints, demanding the ability to handle pressure. The role includes working with panels that tilt throughout the day and managing underground collection systems. Candidates can expect an average of 10 hours of overtime per week, a daily per diem, reimbursable travel expenses, and car rental provisions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Livingston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Livingston,TX.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 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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