Construction Manager III (Solar) - Wanzek Construction

Responsible for directing, planning and managing the overall construction project(s) from inception to completion. Ensure the client’s requirements are met and projects are completed within assigned schedule and budget and in compliance with Company safety and procedural policies. The duties of a Construction Manager III will vary by client and project size with varying degrees of responsibility and authority.

Location & Travel Details: You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. 

Company Overview: 

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. 

We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business—from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We’ve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.

MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Communicate, promote and comply with all Wanzek Safety policies, goals, vision and campaigns to the project team
• Must be able to perform all the duties required of a Construction Manager II in addition to Construction Manager III duties
• Manage the project team with the PM to facilitate an environment for all management and supervision staff to work in a respectful, constructive and positive environment
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the project
• Oversee construction workers and their supervisors including other Construction Managers
• Coordinate activities of Construction Managers Foremen and/or construction trade workers in one or more occupations, as well as suppliers and subcontractors
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Monitor and direct the progress of the construction site
• Ability to recognize the need for and negotiate Change Orders facilitated by APM/PM.
• Determine labor requirements for project
• Monitor budget project costs to ensure project costs are within budget parameters
• Ensure production schedules are maintained to measure time, production and meet requirements of project
• Monitor compliance with set regulations
• Ability to study project cost indexes and change/adapt to benefit the project.
• Study, communicate, and improve on productivity analysis provided by Project Manager
• Keep records in a systematic, well-organized fashion
• Monitor all required paperwork for entire job
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form to large employee groups, owners or engineers
• Maintain and enforce discipline throughout the jobsite
• Interview, hire and train direct reports, plan, assign and direct work, appraise performance; reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems
• Work with the Client’s site management team to ensure their expectations are being met and that they are satisfied with a safely constructed and quality-installed product
• Work with the PM to ensure the Client’s expectations are realistically managed and aligned with the agreement and scope of work
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Seven years of Solar or EPC construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management
• Previous experience in a supervisory role including overseeing more than three trades (ex. civil, electrical and mechanical), on projects with revenue values $80M-100M+
• Self-perform construction project experience including overseeing large sized field teams on projects with 200+ staff 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
• Ability to organize, instruct and supervise a construction crew in all facets of construction   
• Ability to estimate
• Considerable knowledge of all construction tools, machinery methods and procedures
• Must be able to forecast and monitor costs of project
• Understanding of construction methods, scheduling and blueprint reading
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, motivate workers and communicate with workers and superiors
• Computer literate in Microsoft office E-mail, Internet, all Wanzek forms, Excel spread sheets, all documents, photos and field time entry
• Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines
• Ability to read and interpret documents like safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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