United States onlyPine Gate Renewables is a leading renewable energy company focused on project development and strategic financing of solar and storage projects throughout the United States. The company’s Pine Gate Impact initiative contributes to multiple non-profit organizations aimed at improving the environment and local communities. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Pine Gate Renewables made the Inc. 5000 list in 2021, placing at #37 and named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2021. Pine Gate Renewables works every day to achieve its mission to “Get Solar Done.” For more information, visit pinegaterenewables.com.
Pine Gate Renewables is experiencing significant growth, and our field and commissioning team is looking to hire a Commissioning/Construction Sr Manager. The field and commissioning team is essential to Pine Gate as the team partners with our EPC and engages midway through construction to build processes and improve quality. The Commissioning/Construction Manager serves as the principal point of contact for suppliers, the general contractor, and subcontractor representatives at the project site. Pine Gate Renewables is looking for someone that wants to make a difference in the field. If this interests you look no further, review and apply!
Project assignments: predominantly in the Southeast: AL, GA, NC, and SC.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee commissioning and construction contractors as the Owner’s representative and have primary oversight of all construction activities, including the construction of roads, structural and mechanical components, low and high-voltage electrical works, substations, and solar installation at the project site.
- Work with project development, finance and project management teams regarding subcontracts, scheduling, change orders and controlling cost of project within the approved budget.
- Communicate effectively and responsibly with customers, general contractor(s) and subcontractors in the field.
- Responsible for reviewing specifications and drawings, reviewing site QA/QC activities, and communicating any issues and discrepancies to the appropriate party.
- Prioritize work to meet project goals including deadlines, cost targets, and project schedules.
- 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 contractors, 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 to include mechanical, electrical and commission deficiencies with the appropriate stakeholders.
- May provide periodic emergency support to Asset Management and OM team.
- Provide OM support between projects.
- Be willing to travel frequently and/or relocate to jobsites in multiple states.
- Additional assistance with punch list closure and post-Substantial Completion reviews.
- Manage site visits for Independent Engineers and other third parties, including photo documentation and additional review of contractor checklists and commissioning documentation.
Must-Haves
- 5+ years of work experience in solar power construction required.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee site construction.
- Project experience must include commissioning or electrical projects, preferably multi-disciplined/complex renewable energy projects.
- Strong understanding of plans and specifications for commissioning and electrical work.
- Strong communication, detailed reporting of observation-based summaries.
- Strong 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.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical preferred. Electricians or equivalent preferred.
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
Working Environment and Physical Demand
- Requires up to 50% travel.
Pine Gate Renewables believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training, and development, giving back to the community, remote work options, dog-friendly offices, and much more.Pine Gate Renewables is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Pine Gate Renewables does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
