At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee solar and battery energy projects, ensuring quality and safety on-site.
- Company: Leading renewable energy firm focused on innovative solar solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and hands-on experience in the renewable sector.
- Other info: Field-based role with dynamic work environment and growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team making a real impact in sustainable energy.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in construction, with solar or BESS experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 62208 - 76032 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to act as an owner’s representative on utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. You will oversee the work, report on progress, and recommend improvements. Our current focus is solar repowering: module replacement, structural racking upgrades, and DC conductor and breaker replacement. The role also covers new-build solar and BESS and smaller retrofit work.
There are two sides to the job. On the field side, you inspect work, coach crews, and respond when something goes wrong. On the paperwork side, you keep the safety program, training records, and incident documentation current and defensible.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Site oversight. Observe the EPC’s work on site and confirm it matches drawings and specs.
- Progress reporting. Review the EPC’s schedule and progress data. Keep daily logs and photos, and report status, risks, and open issues to the owner every week.
- Safety and quality. Observe the EPC’s safety practices and quality records. Raise concerns early.
- Operating sites. On repowers, watch outages, isolation, and lockout/tagout.
- Document review. Review EPC submittals, RFIs, change requests, and progress claims.
- Commissioning and handover. Witness key tests, track punch lists, and confirm turnover documents.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- 8+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years on utility-scale solar, BESS, wind, substation, or comparable electrical projects.
- Solid understanding of the solar and BESS construction sequence and of electrical systems through MV, with the ability to read drawings and spot problems in the field.
- Working knowledge of the OHSA, O. Reg. 213/91, and Ontario inspection processes.
- Clear, direct communication, clean reports, and the confidence to speak up.
- Valid driver’s license and legal entitlement to work in Canada.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Owner’s representative, owner’s engineer, or construction oversight experience.
- Solar repowering or retrofit experience, or BESS construction experience.
- PMP, P.Eng., C.E.T., or a construction management or engineering degree or diploma.
- Working at Heights, JHSC Certification, Standard First Aid/CPR, and electrical safe work training (CSA Z462 or NFPA 70E).
- Experience with the local utility and IESO connection process.
- Experience working with First Nations and Indigenous communities on project engagement.
- Fluency in French, an asset on some Ontario projects.
THE WORK ITSELF:
This is field work. This is site-based work at project sites across Ontario, outdoors year-round. On repowers, parts of the plant may be operating around you. Expect some long days, some weekends, and travel between sites and to owner and utility meetings.
Not sure you check every box? If you have real MV transformer time and you are careful with your hands and your paperwork, we want to hear from you.
Construction Manager employer: Ecotal
At Ecotal, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritizes safety and employee growth. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while working on cutting-edge projects in the renewable energy sector, providing you with unique opportunities to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact in the field of OT/ICS security. Join us in Durham, NC, where your contributions will be valued, and you'll be part of a team dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
