Senior Manager, Construction
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 7+ years of construction management experience in renewable energy, power generation, utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing contractors, schedules, budgets, and project execution activities.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, contract administration, and project controls.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Full-time onsite position with travel home every three weeks.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering PREFERRED. Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
- Experience with large scale utility-scale solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage projects.
- Experience managing EPC contracts and large construction projects.
- PMP, CCM, or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar project management tools.
Full description
Senior Manager, Construction
Job Type: Exempt, Salaried | Full-Time, Permanent
Location: United States – Remote - Boston Hill, Cumberland County, VA | Cumberland Site, Cumberland, VA
Reports To: VP, Construction
Department: Operations
About Terraform Power
TerraForm Power is a leading owner, operator, and producer of renewable energy across North America. As a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable, we own and operate approximately 2,200 MW of utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage facilities across 15 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada.
Headquartered in New York City, TerraForm Power is committed to delivering reliable, innovative renewable energy solutions that help customers achieve their clean energy goals. Our experienced team manages every aspect of our operations – from power generation and asset management to commercial energy solutions – ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of our renewable energy facilities.
At TerraForm Power, our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a culture built on safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, while investing in the development of our employees and supporting the communities where we operate through environmental stewardship, charitable giving, and meaningful local partnerships. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to make a lasting impact on the future of clean power, we invite you to join our team.
**Role Summary
The Senior Construction Manager provides leadership and oversight for the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of renewable energy projects across TerraForm Power's portfolio, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems. This role is accountable for the construction delivery across multiple projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through commissioning and turnover to Operations, ensuring delivery aligns with project objectives, contractual commitments, and company standards.
Reporting to the VP of Construction, the Senior Construction Manager will lead construction activities across assigned projects and provide direction and oversight to EPC contractors, vendors, consultants, utilities, and other stakeholders while managing multiple projects across the United States. The role establishes construction priorities, proactively manages project and portfolio-level construction risks and escalations, and partners with cross-functional leadership to drive successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Execution
- Provide strategic and execution leadership for utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects.
- Provide overall construction leadership and accountability across assigned projects from mobilization through commercial operation and turnover.