Construction Site Manager (Renewable Energy Wind/Solar)

~ ACCIONA is one of Spain's leading corporations, a front-runner in promoting and managing infrastructures, renewable energies, water and services. ~

The Company goes back a hundred years and is made up of 30,000 professionals, and it is to be found in thirty countries on five continents.

Position Overview

ACCIONA is seeking a Construction Manager to join our team headquartered downtown, Chicago. The position requires that the individual be at the project site throughout the duration of our projects. Current project site location is based out of Rio Hondo, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manage all employees and contractors assigned to work on the construction of renewable energy facilities.
• Responsible for daily monitoring of construction quality to ensure that all work is installed in accordance with the plans, specifications, QA/QC requirements, code requirements, contract requirements and good construction practices. Communicate to the project manager and construction issues to the contractor and if unable to resolve to the project manager.
• Monitor daily and review weekly Contractor’s schedule and project controls to ensure progress is being accurately reported.
• Assist and facilitate Contractor as appropriate to maintain progress. Review Contractor’s invoices, reports, etc. and verify construction milestone completion.
• Participate and/or lead as appropriate daily, weekly and monthly project meetings. Maintain all job specific meeting minutes and necessary logs.
• Act as liaison between various contractors in order to facilitate resolution of issues and maintain progress. Will be Owner’s site representative in order to minimize change order claims and impediments to progress.
• Assist project manager in the review and approval of pay applications in accordance with the contractual terms including review and recommendation of change order approvals.
• Monitor and facilitate tie-ins, start-up and testing to ensure proper turnover to operations. Participate in final project demobilization, documentation and close-out activities.
• Provide leadership, support and training for the on site Acciona team.
• Process, complete and maintain accurate documentation and records associated with the construction site including requests for information, submittals, change orders and drawings.
• Responsible for the Safety and Environmental compliance of Acciona’s personnel and subcontractors on site during construction in accordance with federal, state and local laws, and Acciona policies, practices and procedures. Ensure all personnel and subcontractors meet technical and safety training requirements. Conduct and review safety analyses and reviews of hazards and energy sources.
• Produce the daily reporting requirements for our internal and external customers, as well as KPI reporting.
• Serve as the Acciona’s representative on site with land owners, customers and contractors during the construction phase.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year technical degree or equivalent work experience and training.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience in power generation or heavy industrial construction projects, with an emphasis on electrical and heavy civil construction. 5 -7 years of construction supervisory experience, renewable energy is a plus.
• Ability to relocate to the project sites during construction for a period of several months.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Compensation

ACCIONA offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume with "Construction Site Manager (Renewable Energy Wind/Solar)" indicated in the subject line. 

~ ACCIONA is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals,regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. ~