Silicon Ranch Corporation is one of the nation’s leading developer, owner and operators of utility scale solar energy plants. We deliver energy with zero carbon emissions and zero water consumption needs.

• We focus on providing excellent customer service, while developing creative and cost- effective custom solar energy solutions.
  
• We work with a diverse set of customers including utilities, electrical cooperatives, military and defense facilities, large industrial and commercial businesses.
  
• Our customized approach delivers clean energy in a manner that reduces environmental impacts and aids in economic development in local communities through capital investment, increased tax revenues, and job growth.

We are experiencing significant growth and are looking for the following to join our dynamic and fast-growing team:

Position: Site Manager

Location: Project assignments would be in South East GA, TN, MS, SC.

Overview: This position serves as the principal point of contact for suppliers, general contractor, and subcontractor representatives at the project site. The Site Manager, who has full responsibility for the construction of the project, reports on construction progress to the Project Manager and the Field Operations Manager. The Construction Manager must be willing to travel and/or relocate based on project location(s) and operate from a field office.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plans and coordinates activities at the project site, including general contractor, subcontractors, vendors, and related work for solar energy projects, including the project substation.
• Oversees construction contractor(s) as the Owner’s representative and primary contact for all construction activities, including the construction of roads, structural components, low and high-voltage electrical works, substation, and solar installation at the project site.
• Works with project development, finance and project manager regarding subcontracts, scheduling, change orders and controlling cost of project within the approved budget.
• Communicates effectively and responsibly with suppliers, general contractor(s) and subcontractors in the field. Responsible for reviewing specifications and drawings, executing site QA/QC activities, and communicating any issues and discrepancies to the appropriate party.
• Prioritizes work to meet project goals including deadlines, cost targets and project schedules.
• Participate in the receipt and inspection of equipment and materials.
• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining project records.
• Works as a team player with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Responsible for ensuring contractors are implementing and maintaining safety programs at the jobsite and adhering to Site Specific Safety Plan.
• Represent the organization professionally with suppliers, general contractor, subcontractors, landowners, vendors, utilities, local officials, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee and coordinate commissioning activities and ensure contractor is maintaining compliance with the engineers’ and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Lead and coordinate the project punch list with the appropriate stakeholders.
• May provide periodic emergency support to Asset Management and O&M team.
• Provide O&M support between projects
• SWPPP Certification in the states they assigned to within 60 days of assignment.
• Willing to travel frequently and/or relocate to jobsites in multiple states every 6-12 months. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may have a direct report and responsibilities would include mentoring, onboarding, and training the Associate Site Manager/Manager (s) that report to this role.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Apprenticeship preferred, Journeyman Electricians preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience in solar power construction required.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee site construction
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• Project experience preferred to include heavy civil or electrical projects, preferably multi-disciplined/complex renewable energy projects
• Understanding of plans and specifications for civil and electrical work
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, and problem-solving techniques

Technical:

• Knowledge of Solar power plant construction and operations
• Working knowledge of solar site troubleshooting, knowledge of transformer testing and experience with commissioning activities preferred
• Working knowledge of Procore, Box, Microsoft suite of products to include Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel

This position reports to the Field Operations Manager or Director of Construction.