Job Description:
The Construction Site Manager goal is to facilitate a positive experience with Nextracker. This role will be responsible for business development in Africa and requires experience in the renewable energy space in Africa.
Responsibilities:
Provides technical support for Nextracker customers worldwide, ensuring a best in class customer experience and providing product and systems expertise to maximize customer value. Translate and interpret wiring/ construction schematics to support Construction installation. Civil, Structural and Electrical. Adherence to OSHA safety regulations and Nextracker Safety standards. Ensures no Nextracker employee or subcontractor operations proceed without proper safety compliance. Responsible party for conducting, documenting and reporting safety meetings. Assist in preplanning of projects including plan review and comments, manpower, project sequencing, material takeoffs, material requisitions and reviewing subcontractors scopes of work. Establish and maintain effective communication channels with project managers, project engineers and client. Work with Project Management to develop accurate construction schedule forecasts and to create daily reports to track construction progress, material deliveries, installation issues, tool issues and others site activity. Work directly and in conjunction with subcontractors, temporary labor, Electricians and NEXTracker employees on planning, scheduling of construction and quality control applications. Train and support a large-scale work force, upwards of 300 personnel plus subcontractors. Provide guidance and technical support to the Nextracker personal, temporary labor and subs on issues concerning electrical and building components/ applications. Setup and train clients on Huck tool maintenance and servicing.
Experience and Qualifications:
- 5 years of construction management experience.
- Strong understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Proficient with heavy equipment (Forklifts, Reach Forklifts, Bobcats, Scissor lifts, etc.)
- Proficient with basic building equipment (Laser levels, transits, etc.) ยท Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of construction math and strong problem solving skills.
- Strong self-starter with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Proven ability to maintain client relationships.
- Safe Working Practice
- Success at managing and delivering construction projects on schedule and under budget.
- Detail-oriented.
- Willing to travel up to 100% of the time.
- Previous solar electricity experience highly desired.
At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.
For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.
Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.
For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.
Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.