Construction Site, Senior Manager

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

Overview

A construction site manager oversees daily operations on solar or energy storage construction sites, ensuring that the contractors and vendors adhere to the contracts to safely complete the project on time, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards while also managing staff, resources, and communications with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all activities and obligations of 3^rd-party contractors and vendors related to construction of the project including safety, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Management and oversight of the EPC contractor, owner-furnished equipment suppliers, utilities and other construction contracts with particular emphasis on conformance with contract requirements, permit requirements, contract changes, QA/QC, and a timely and organized facility turnover to the Operations and Maintenance team.
• Interface between CCR’s project management team, O&M team, suppliers and the EPC contractor during commissioning, training, and turnover.
• Manage and supervise other site-based personnel (i.e. Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Inspectors, Commissioning Engineer, etc.).
• Verify and sign-off on various construction milestones (civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical) and ensure timely updates to internal progress tracking software.
• Develop and maintain local community relations.
• Manage relationships with external entities such as local government, permitting agencies, and interconnecting utilities.
• Oversight and reporting of Environmental, Health and Safety ensuring compliance with all applicable permits and regulations.
• Provide summary management reports on the status on all aspects of the project.
• Monitor and oversee all civil and electrical work activities related to the project on-site, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and timelines.
• Work closely with the EPC to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Conduct and manage site inspections to monitor the progress and quality of all construction activities ensuring adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Prepare and maintain daily logs and inspection reports, ensuring all documentation is uploaded and managed through Procore.
• Document any technical issues and report them promptly to the Project Manager for resolution.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, codes, and industry standards in all civil engineering activities.
• Monitor and oversee substation commissioning and PV/BESS commissioning activities, coordinating between the suppliers and the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Contractor to ensure seamless integration and execution.
• Implement and oversee quality control measures and documentation.
• Lead and internal and external meetings (daily, weekly).
• Contribute to constructability reviews of development-stage projects.

Education & Experience Required

• 7-10 years of onsite, utility-scale solar construction or quality management experience
• Advanced knowledge of solar PV, HV, or energy storage construction management processes, means and methods
• Ability to read building product specifications, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Prior quality control/quality assurance experience highly preferred
• Knowledge and experience with photovoltaic and energy storage systems
• Experience administering construction contracts
• Undergraduate degree preferred, but not required
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• OSHA 30 Certified
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, ProCore
• Willing to be on jobsites daily
• Expected travel: 80-100%
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Location: The preferred location for this role is Wilson, Arkansas.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. 

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to [email protected].