Solar Regional Construction Manager

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It’s fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that’s changing the world.

What we’re looking for:

Nexamp is looking to hire a Regional Construction Manager. As a DG solar scale and BESS Construction Manager the qualified candidate will need to have vast experience and knowledge in all aspects of Solar Construction. The candidate must possess an expert level understanding of workflow and contractor management. The position requires the ability to develop strong relationships, maintain positive outlooks, and open lines of communication between business units to achieve milestones. The Construction Manager will stay informed on innovation to maintain best practices and efficiency in the construction of DG scale and BESS systems. The right individual will manage a high level team, focused on quality, and consistently hitting deadlines. The Construction Manager will report to the Director of Construction, while collaborating with other business units, Regional Construction Mangers, Commissioning, and Program Managers within the organization. Follow-up and communication are keystones of a successful Construction Manager. The candidate will have a keen eye for detail on technical aspects and during team development. The ability to support emerging markets within Nexamp’s growing network will be essential to company and career development.  Supporting and tracking outage resolution tickets and operational KPIs will be essential in this role.

This role is based out of either our Lawrence, MA or Portland, ME office and will report to the Director of Deployment.

What you’ll do: 

• Develop operational policies and procedures for maximizing safety, performance and profitability for the construction of DG scale solar & BESS projects.
• Participate and/or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts
• Monitor key metrics and develop operational strategies for profitability
• Develop operational policies and procedures for maximizing safety, performance and profitability for the construction of DG scale solar & BESS projects.
• Participate and/or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts
• Monitor key metrics and develop operational strategies for profitability
• Manage and coordinate materials to ensure ongoing operations are equipped and staffed
• Establish, communicate, and evaluate progress towards field goals and benchmarks
• Resolve all issues and concerns relating to field office operations
• Work with Project Management Team.
• Develop best practices and standard tools to use to continuously improve operational efficiency
• Streamline all field office operational, functional, and administrative systems and insure they comply with local laws and regulations
• Develop workforce plan with Project Management Team for each project to include the general labor needs, supervisors, site management and equipment necessary for each project, as well as identify key employees and training needs. Manage contracts for subcontract Construction Supervisors.
• Responsible for tracking new hire Forecast, Site startup information, Construction Superintendent overtime and mileage, inventory updates, and the SOP repository,
• Responsible to manage Weekly Construction Superintendent meeting, Weekly Project Closeout meeting, Weekly Construction Complete meeting
• Responsible to monitor Civil/SWPPP issues on all project site
• Promote and communicate the Company quality policies and procedures
• Schedule and coordinate Geo-Tech and Push Pull Testing with Design Team
• Schedule and coordinate Pre-Construction site walks with Pre-Construction Team
• Schedule and coordinate construction and site Utility walks
• Monitor and manage field office expenses with assigned budget
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of required field and inventory reporting
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigations and drive closure of accompanying action items
• Promote culture of quality workmanship in the field
• Forecast staffing of field personnel Manage and develop training strategies
• Review and approve team Expense reports
• Review and approve contractor invoices
• Provide policy and procedure updates to Construction Teams
• Monitor Weekly project progress meetings
• Develop, maintain, and review Quality inspections
• Approve and sign off on Quality milestones
• Track milestone dates on a weekly call
• Work with other business units to achieve milestones
• Develop meeting schedules to track milestones at a high level
• Promote a positive work environment
• Develop team members in their career paths
• Oversee and be responsible for the QA/QC function for all construction projects

What you’ll bring: 

• College degree or combination of field related experience
• 10 years of DG Scale and BESS Solar Construction Management
• 5+ years of experience in the solar industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in work methodology and scheduling of work and contractors to meet budget and schedule.
• Experience with contract hires, able to manage a large team of individuals in a large geographic area.
• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of NEC and OSHA compliance
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and analyze electrical diagrams and solar plans
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills, a tremendous attention to detail and follow-through, have sound written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general construction
• Demonstrated ability to assist service and fleet team to ensure adequate coverage across the network logistics and material shipping.
• Demonstrated ability related to assist the sales, design, and PM team’s with pre and post construction issues and customer concerns.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of OSHA30, Fall protection and CPR/First Aid
• Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow’s climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.   
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality. 
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions. 
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions. 

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You’ll love working here because: 

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Nexamp’s People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.