Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Employer: Actalent. Job Title: On-Site Construction Manager – Microgrid Energy Projects (Southern California) Job Description This role leads on-site construction management for multiple microgrid energy projects across Southern California. You act as the primary field representative and liaison between subcontractors and the remote project management team, ensuring that civil and electrical construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans and schedules. The position is fully site-based and focuses on daily field oversight, documentation, coordination, and progress tracking for innovative energy resiliency and power generation projects. Responsibilities - Serve as the on-site Construction Manager for multiple microgrid energy projects throughout Southern California. - Act as the primary field representative and liaison between subcontractors and the remote project management team. - Monitor all construction activities and verify that work is progressing according to project plans, specifications, and schedules. - Conduct daily site walks to assess progress, identify issues, and provide clear visibility into project status. - Complete and submit detailed daily reports documenting manpower, work completed, site activities, incidents, delays, and progress updates. - Take and upload progress photos throughout the project lifecycle to support documentation and reporting. - Track construction milestones and communicate schedule updates and potential impacts to project leadership. - Review construction drawings and project documentation to fully understand project scope and field activities. - Utilize project management and document control platforms to access drawings, RFIs, project documentation, and reporting tools. - Identify field issues, safety concerns, quality concerns, and potential schedule impacts, and promptly communicate them to stakeholders. - Coordinate with subcontractors, inspectors, engineers, and other proje