Construction Manager (Utility Scale Solar)

Electrical Construction Project Manager – Utility Scale Solar

Location: On Site, San Jose region (Regional Candidates Preferred, Rotational Considered)

Salary: $140,000 – $160,000

Samuel Knight Energy is the leading utility-scale EPC recruitment company in the country, with more opportunities than anyone else. We partner with top-tier builders across the U.S. to help them deliver world-class solar and storage projects — and right now, we’re recruiting for a hands-on Electrical Construction Project Manager to oversee the daily buildout of major utility-scale sites.

Our client is a national EPC with a deep track record in renewables, currently delivering a portfolio of 100MW solar and battery storage projects across the South and Midwest. This position is to manage one such site, with a strong electrical scope that includes MV/AC cable runs, inverter skids, SCADA, substation interface, and final energization. You’ll be the lead site-based project manager, with direct responsibility for schedule, labor, logistics, subcontractors, and production — with a strong emphasis on electrical oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all day-to-day field construction activity, with an emphasis on electrical installation and testing
• Oversee production rates, labor allocation, and subcontractor coordination
• Track project milestones and report against schedule, budget, and scope
• Coordinate logistics, deliveries, and inventory for electrical components (CAB, MV cabling, inverters, transformers)
• Interface with QA/QC, Safety, and Commissioning teams to ensure a safe and compliant build
• Manage RFI, redline, and change order processes on site
• Maintain accurate site documentation and reporting

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing field construction on utility-scale renewable projects
• Proven experience delivering at least one solar or BESS project >50MW in size
• Deep understanding of solar electrical scopes — including trenching, cabling, equipment setting, and commissioning
• Strong scheduling, resource planning, and construction logistics capabilities
• Ability to lead teams and direct day-to-day field execution with discipline and pace

This role is fully site-based. Local candidates who can attend daily are preferred, but for the right profile, a 3-on / 1-off rotation may be offered.

If you’re an electrically biased construction leader who thrives in the dirt and wants to build meaningful energy infrastructure, apply now or reach out to discuss further.

Apply today via Samuel Knight Energy and join one of the most respected EPCs in renewable energy construction.