Job Details: Solar Construction Project Rep

Job Title Solar Construction Project Rep
Company CCSI Inc
Location Hackettstown NJ (US)
Date Posted 03/27/09
Description of Project:
Client (Owner) is constructing a 2 MW solar photovoltaic ground mounted solar photovoltaic Project in Hackettstown NJ. The electric power generated will be sold to a local manufacturer (Host) via a “behind the meter” arrangement. Juwi Solar (Contractor) will be constructing the project for Owner under a fixed price EPC Contract.

Description of Position and Responsibilities:
The Owner’s Site Representative must have good overall understanding and experience in construction with particular emphasis in Electrical and Civil/Structural construction. Must be able to read, understand and use key project documents including the EPC Contract, the Energy Services Agreement, the Project Execution Plan, Permits, Land Use Agreements, Drawings and Specifications.

Will be Owner’s site contact with EPC Contractor’s construction manager, Host, local agencies and property owners. Will act as liaison between the various parties in order to facilitate resolution of issues and maintain progress. Will be Owner’s first line of defense against change order claims and impediments to progress. Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision / direction. Recommend change order approval as appropriate.

Will monitor construction quality to ensure that contractor is installing the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, QA/QC requirements, code requirements and good construction practices. Communicate any construction issues to the EPC Contractor and, if unable to resolve with the EPC Contractor, the Project Manager.

Will monitor contractor’s safety processes and procedures to ensure compliance with their Safety Plan and OSHA requirements. Communicate any safety issues or incidents to the Project Manager and engage corporate health and safety specialists if required.

Will monitor contractor’s activities to ensure compliance with the project Permits. Communicate any environmental issues to the Project Manager and engage Corporate License and Permitting specialists as required.

Review Contractor’s schedule and project controls to ensure progress is being accurately reported. Assist and facilitate Contractor as appropriate to maintain progress. Review Contractor invoices, reports, etc. and verify construction milestone completion.

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly field construction reports. Review contractor invoices and recommend approval.

Monitor and facilitate tie-ins, startup and testing to ensure proper turnover to operations. Participate in final project demobilization and closeout activities.

Required:
· BS in Engineering, a degree/certification in Construction Management or equivalent experience.
· Min (10 years) of construction project experience in power generation, solar facilities or heavy industrial projects.
· Valid driver’s license. Must provide own transportation to and from work locations.
· Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred:
· Solar Project Experience
· Safety Certifications / OSHA Training



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