Site Construction Manager

~ Solaire Generation is a market leader for the design, development, fabrication and installation of innovative solar structures and systems. We pride ourselves in providing our clients with the best products, service, and system performance; in doing so, we have created a national brand recognized for being a market leader in less than 5 years. ~

Solaire specializes in transforming parking lots into beautiful solar power plants, recognized for best in class architecture. Solaire is a full service design & build company nation wide, strategically positioned to bring finance to select projects. We have offices in New York City, Boston and San Diego.  

This Is Your Life, This Is Your World!  

• Take pride in your job and your company.
• Build a better future.
• Enjoy what you do and advance professionally.
• Make a difference and join Solaire, a market leader in one of the most important industries of the 21st century. 

Position Overview 

We are seeking motivated and talented project Site Construction Managers. You will direct and supervise direct field labor and/or Subcontractors on Solaire's project construction sites. You will work closely with the design and
construction team, business development team, project managers and the client.

Solaire is strategically positioned for continued expansion and success. As we grow so should your role, responsibility
and compensation. 

Responsibilities 

Provide leadership on our project site: 

• Assure all personnel on site are following Solaire's safety procedures
• Assure compliance with our contracts and contract documents
• Identification of problems, provide solutions and conflict resolution 

Communicate with clients throughout entire process: 

• Do so in a timely, respectful and professional manner 

Assure projects are built per schedule, per specifications and on budget:

• Duties as assigned 

Full Construction Administration: 

• Ownership for the production, organization and coordination of all trades on site
• Keep all documents well organized in digital and in paper format 

Coordinate with procurement: 

• Assure all equipment and fabricated material is delivered on time 

Lessons Learned Documents: 

• Maintain throughout entire project, information includes:
• Processes, designs and documents that require improvement and/or that are done well and why
• Suggestions on how to improve and innovate 

Project Follow Up: 

• Presentation to Solaire Team at end of project
• Lessons learned, suggestion for improvements 

Communicate with Director of Design and Construction and Project Managers: 

• Project status, schedule, conflicts and challenges etc... 

Note: Travel will be frequent in California, Arizona and Nevada. 

Qualifications 

The Ideal Candiate:  

• Dedicated and passionate about solar energy, making a difference through innovation and problem solving
• Disciplined, focused and works efficiently so as to maintain a balance between work and life
• Thrives in a constantly evolving, fluid and fast-paced environment
• Enjoys a project- and team-oriented environment while working independently
• An effective and creative collaborator and manager
• Flexible, willing to share information and decisions
• A true team player with the capacity to foster and maintain positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors, while treating everyone with respect
• Proactively seeks information and advice as required to best perform responsibilities 

Required Experience: 

• BS or BA Degree preferred
• An interest in a long-term role; we hire people who can advance as we grow
• Software Proficiency: MS Office, MS Project
• Experienced in reviewing permit, construction and shop drawings
• Familiar with Outlook
• Authorization to work in the USA  

Attractions of the Job 

• Solar energy is a new industry and one of the fastest growing with great opportunities and challenges
• Work with creative people committed to design, innovation, and professional growth
• Work in a highly collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about what they do
• Work for an award-winning company, recognized for its clean tech leadership
• Experience it all. Solaire is full service company offering design, finance and construction services
• Diverse group of clients, New York to Hawaii, from Fortune 100 companies to major Universities
• Open workspaces in all of our offices facilitating team work, collaboration and knowledge 

Additional Information  

More About Solaire 

Solaire's mission is to make a significant and enduring contribution to the deployment of solar energy with the goal of making a safer and cleaner world for all. The Solaire team is committed to achieving grid parity nationwide by 2018, and in doing so, accelerating the paradigm shift from coal to solar as the primary source for electric generation.

Our work environment and culture supports personal and professional growth, success, new opportunities and advancement for all its members. The Solaire team is unified by a common goal of having a positive influence in the world and creating a company culture that fosters respect and innovation.

Our growing team is comprised of a diverse group of bright and motivated individuals who enjoy problem solving on a daily basis. The solar industry is exciting, highly competitive and one of the fastest growing industries; the Solaire team takes a disciplined approach to maintaining a healthy balance between work and home, so we can be happy, inspired and successful in the marathon of life.

Solaire is an award-winning, industry-acclaimed company, having won the project of the year distinction at both Intersolar North America and SPG in 2014.

In 2013, Solaire was awarded project of the year by Solar Builder and was recognized by Greentech Media for being one of the top ten cleantech leaders in NYC. Solaire has 10 patents for its solar structures and systems and has built over 55 MWs of solar carports nationwide. 

Installations include one of the largest solar parking canopy systems in the world at Rutgers University (8 MW), the largest garage top canopy in the United States for the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (1.1 MW), and the largest corporate carport in the country for Dow Jones (3.6 MW) and the largest carport in New York City at the Whole Foods in Brooklyn. Solaire proudly leads the market with the most Fortune 100 carport installations. 

Compensation: commensurate with experience (please include salary requirements when applying). 

• 15 days vacation, 10 Holidays, 5 Sick Days
• Premium healthcare program
• Quarterly reviews to foster professional growth and satisfaction
• Annual reviews with expected raises based on performance
• Bonus: discretionary, based on individual and company performance 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and a cover letter.  
• We will contact you once we have received your materials.
• Please no phone calls or agencies. 
• Email Subject should be: Job Title, Your Last Name, Job Location

Cover letter to include:

1. What excites you about solar energy
2. Why you are interested in working at Solaire
3. How you will excel at Solaire
4. Salary requirements
5. Available starting dates