Construction Manager, Houston

Construction Manager

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Airswift is seeking a Construction Manager to support a solar project in Teague, TX for a 12 to 18-month contract.
Responsibilities:

Ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective project commissioning and operations.
Maintain a safe working environment and report HSE incidents.
Manage site documentation and project historical data.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs with third-party providers.
Perform routine annual maintenance, including QA/QC inspections and predictive maintenance.
Assist with project planning, troubleshooting, and equipment evaluation.
Analyze site performance and implement improvement plans.
Collaborate on equipment failure analysis and prevention methods.
Manage budgets and maintain profit margins.
Ensure compliance with NERC, ISO, OSHA, and environmental standards.
Oversee site inventory and maintain proper stock levels.
Interface with Operations Support and Control Room Manager on plant operations.
Train and mentor junior staff, focusing on retention and development.
Create and maintain emergency response schedules.
Lead daily and weekly contractor/owner meetings.
Validate contractor schedules, payments, and change requests.
Ensure environmental compliance and review construction activities.
Maintain project schedules and communicate changes.
Build relationships with the community and stakeholders.
Liaise with property owners and administer solar project leases and easements.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Six years of related construction or project management or energy industry experience including three years supervisory management responsibilities.
10+ years of solar site experience.
Microsoft Office Skills at an intermediate level.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Project/Construction management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
The ability to collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.

Other Requirements:

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to travel with limited advance notice and to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights.

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