Environmental Construction Manager

The role

The Manager, Environmental Construction oversees day-to-day construction management for solar, wind, and storage projects. This person ensures environmental compliance for permit conditions, land use, and biological protocols while linking construction site teams with the Environmental department.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day construction activities for solar, wind, and storage projects.
• Serve as primary contact between field construction teams and the Environmental department.
• Oversee EPC contractors and subcontractors regarding performance and quality control.
• Lead pre-construction planning reviews for environmental permit conditions and biological clearance.
• Coordinate resolution of construction-related environmental issues.
• Conduct regular field inspections to monitor progress and compliance.
• Manage external consultants and contractors including budget tracking and report review.
• Track and report construction progress, budget variances, and compliance status.
• Administer and enforce corporate construction and environmental policies.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in environmental construction and/or construction management in the wind and/or solar energy industry, including SWPPP and biological clearance oversight.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience managing environmental compliance scope or programs, including vendor/contractor coordination.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of construction practices for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, and/or storage).
• Working knowledge of SWPPP implementation and biological clearance requirements.
• Working knowledge of hazardous and non-hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured field environment without close supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent technical and organizational skills, including scheduling and budget management.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required, up to 70%.
• Outstanding customer service background.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, SPCC) as related to the construction of renewable energy projects is desirable.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• Health FSAs
• Dependent daycare FSAs
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Variety of life and accident insurances
• Fertility programs
• Adoption assistance
• Generous parental leave

Before you apply

• No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

About the company

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Their portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states.