Gritt
Construction Manager
US. Posted 6 months ago
The role
You will oversee the deployment and operation of construction robots on utility-scale solar sites. You will serve as the primary liaison between the robotics team and solar EPC partners to integrate robotic workflows into project schedules.
What you will do
- Serve as the primary point of contact between robotics operations and solar EPC site management.
- Ensure integration of robotic workframes into the overall project schedule and daily site activities.
- Oversee daily tasks assigned to on-site construction robots.
- Ensure site is prepped and materials are staged for robotic handling.
- Enforce safety protocols regarding human-robot interaction.
- Handle daily safety checklists and lead tailgate meetings.
- Manage site logistics for the robotics fleet including staging, charging, and fueling.
- Track daily output and efficiency of robotic systems.
- Maintain detailed daily logs and communicate progress to internal engineering and the EPC.
- Develop creative solutions to keep robotic and human crews moving forward in unpredictable environments.
Required qualifications
- Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Site Superintendent, or similar role in the commercial or utility-scale solar industry.
- Deep understanding of how solar EPCs operate, including their scheduling, workflows, and site management practices.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong understanding of construction safety protocols and hazard prevention.
- Tech-savvy with an enthusiasm for integrating automation and new technology into traditional construction environments.
Nice to have
- Direct experience operating or managing advanced heavy construction machinery, particularly pile driving equipment or automated trenchers.
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- Previous experience introducing new technologies, tools, or operational software to a construction site.
About the company
Gritt is an intelligent system that combines robotics and AI to build infrastructure. The company deploys attachments to common equipment to autonomously perform labor-intensive tasks, verification, and planning.