Construction Manager

Job Details

Job Location: Poway, CA - POME BESS - Poway, CA
Salary Range: Undisclosed Description

Are you a skilled Construction Manager with a passion for making a positive impact on the environment and economy? Do you excel in a dynamic, rewarding work environment that values expertise, growth, and innovation?

We seek an experienced Construction Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of operations, construction, safety, and risk across Solar PV and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects. This position is responsible for the project's end product so this Construction Manager must have a deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including: sub-contracts review, budget review, scheduling, site development, civil, architectural design, understanding of the electrical aspects of the projects, and blueprinting.

Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility‑scale solar and battery storage projects. Primarily operating across the southwest, we are expanding into other regions. With nearly 2 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects we are well positioned for continued success in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.

• Oversite of all aspects of construction project/s from contracts, engineering, and planning, to implementation and delivery to customer
• Supervision of all project management and field management personnel, subcontractors, and key personnel on site. Management of construction activities related to assigned projects from start to finish.
• Resolution of immediate issues as they arise and as are associated with plans and specifications, unknown existing conditions, or conflicts with both subcontractors and/or vendors by utilization of the engineering and construction teams in their proper capacity.
• Organization and management of staff, contractors, and schedules for construction projects.
• Preparation and/or review of documentation such as: SOW, prime and subcontracts, purchase orders, reports, and budgets.
• Oversight and provision of input for budgets that are developed and managed by the project manager to include tracking metrics as associated with KPIs.
• Oversight and close interaction with the site and upper management teams to coordinate the expected daily activities and production rates of field production and operational teams in advance
• Delegation of production assignments to appropriate teams and personnel
• Management of multiple projects at various phases and in various locations
• Assist project manager in negotiating with subcontractors to receive reasonable order costs
• Management of vendors who are providing services consistently throughout the project cycle
• Provision of estimates for civil, mechanical, or structural work as needed and where applicable for preliminary project budgets
• Provision of daily and weekly progress updates to commercial team and executive members
• Tracking of savings opportunities and cost avoidance situations
• Maintenance and enforcement of good construction standards and quality control
• Mentorship of project field staff and promotion of internal and external team building and maintenance of morale.
• Flexibility with respect to ever‑changing conditions
• Integration with clients and promotion of a positive client experience throughout the life cycle of a project
• Performance of site visits to perspective project sites, where necessary and as coordinated by the team, in response to RFP or other special requests made
• Work closely with the Director of Construction to facilitate standards for cost‑effective material selection, equipment, and installation processes and procedures
• Maintain and harness close relationships with representatives of authorities having jurisdiction

• Has thorough knowledge of civil earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, underground utility, grading and drainage, structural, and mechanical construction as related to utility‑scale solar PV and battery energy storage solutions
• Has knowledge and understanding of contracts and exhibits within a contract
• Has knowledge of and the ability to draft technical…