Construction Manager – Electrical Solar PV

About the role

The Construction Manager – Solar PV leads all on‑site construction activities for utility‑scale solar photovoltaic power plants, from groundbreaking through mechanical completion and commissioning. The role ensures structural racking, tracker systems, PV modules, DC/AC cabling, inverters and substation infrastructure are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with engineering drawings, safety standards and local utility regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Direct daily on‑site construction activities, including civil works (grading, access roads, piling), mechanical assembly (trackers, structures, module mounting) and electrical works (DC combiners, AC collection systems, inverter stations).
• Manage on‑site infrastructure layout, material staging areas, temporary facilities and logistics for millions of fragile components.
• Resolve technical field issues, RFIs and design discrepancies promptly to avoid site delays.
• Oversee pile load testing (tension, compression, lateral) and torque validation programs for structural tracker mechanisms.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports with actual vs. planned curves, workforce histograms and look‑ahead plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Construction management certification (e.g., PMP, CCM) – highly desirable.
• Minimum 12 years of experience managing utility‑scale solar PV developments.

Required skills

• Civil works
• Mechanical assembly
• Electrical works
• DC combiners and AC collection systems
• Inverter stations
• Pile load testing
• Torque validation