Owners Representative - Utility Scale Solar

Job Title: OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE - UTILITY SCALE SOLAR

Job Description

This role serves as the owner's primary on-site and project-level representative for utility-scale solar energy projects, overseeing construction from development through commissioning to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality delivery within budget and in full compliance with contractual and technical requirements. You will coordinate closely with developers, EPC contractors, subcontractors, engineers, utilities, and other stakeholders to monitor progress, manage risk, uphold quality and safety standards, and drive successful project execution across all phases of large-scale solar developments.

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Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's primary field representative during construction activities for utility-scale solar projects.
• Monitor project progress against schedule, budget, and key contractual milestones, escalating issues and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct routine site visits and inspections to verify construction quality, workmanship, and compliance with project specifications and technical standards.
• Track critical path activities and identify potential delays, execution risks, and bottlenecks, proposing mitigation strategies to maintain schedule.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports to ownership teams and project stakeholders, summarizing progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Coordinate daily with EPC contractors, subcontractors, engineering teams, and vendors to align on work plans, priorities, and resource needs.
• Review construction schedules, look-ahead plans, and workforce requirements to confirm feasibility and alignment with project objectives.
• Verify adherence to project specifications, drawings, codes, and technical standards across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Monitor site productivity and performance, and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, sequencing, and resource utilization.
• Assist with resolving issues related to construction activities, logistics, material availability, and contractor performance.
• Review and monitor quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs throughout construction to ensure consistent implementation.
• Validate installation quality for civil works, structural components, mechanical systems, and electrical systems, including balance-of-plant elements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, permits, utility requirements, and project-specific technical and quality specifications.
• Participate in inspections, punch walks, and turnover activities to confirm completion of work and readiness for commissioning and handover.
• Support commissioning activities and project closeout efforts, including documentation, testing, and final acceptance processes.
• Promote and support a strong safety culture among all site personnel, modeling safe behaviors and reinforcing expectations.
• Review contractor safety performance, incident trends, and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement in safety practices.
• Participate in site safety audits, inspections, and observations, documenting findings and following up on corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and project-specific safety plans and requirements at all times on site.
• Assist in reviewing and tracking change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract obligations, including scope, quality, schedule, and reporting requirements.
• Support claims avoidance and dispute resolution by identifying issues early, documenting events, and fostering proactive communication.
• Track and maintain accurate project documentation and records, including reports, logs, meeting minutes, and quality and safety documentation.
• Facilitate effective communication between project owners, contractors, utilities, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in owner meetings, progress meetings, and executive updates, providing clear and concise project summaries and recommendations.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in construction management within the solar or broader construction industry.
• Proven ability to serve as an owner's representative or similar field-based leadership role on large capital projects.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar project execution, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction.
• Ability to interpret and verify adherence to project specifications, drawings, and technical standards.
• Experience monitoring project schedules, budgets, and contractual milestones and identifying critical path activities.
• Hands-on experience conducting site inspections and quality verification activities in a construction environment.
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes and procedures for large infrastructure or energy projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices.
• Experience reviewing and managing construction documentation, including change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills, with experience working alongside EPC contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and utilities.
• Ability to prepare and present clear project status reports to executives and project stakeholders.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, field-based environment with frequent travel and changing site conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Expierence in renewable energy, particularly utility-scale solar, is highly beneficial.
• Exposure to all phases of project development, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Experience supporting commissioning and project closeout activities on large-scale projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory and utility requirements for grid-connected solar projects.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to influence project outcomes without direct line authority.
• Experience participating in or leading safety audits and observations on construction sites.
• Ability to engage with executive leadership, ownership groups, and cross-functional engineering and construction teams.
• Interest in continuous professional development and pursuing relevant certifications in construction, project management, or renewable energy.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing renewable energy organization at the forefront of the energy transition, where your work directly supports large-scale solar projects that power communities and advance a more sustainable future. The culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, giving you the autonomy and trust to lead critical project initiatives. You will gain exposure to every phase of the project lifecycle while working alongside industry-leading professionals in renewable energy, engineering, and construction. The organization offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus opportunity, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, a vehicle allowance or transportation support, generous paid time off and holidays, and reimbursement for professional development and certifications. With clear pathways for career advancement within a rapidly growing platform, you will have the opportunity to expand your technical and leadership capabilities and make a tangible impact on the future of energy infrastructure and sustainability initiatives worldwide.

Work Environment

This is a primarily field-based role with frequent travel to active utility-scale solar project sites across the United States. You can expect to spend approximately 50% to 75% of your time on construction sites, with the remaining time dedicated to project meetings, reporting, and stakeholder coordination conducted remotely or from project offices. The work takes place in a dynamic construction environment that requires adaptability to changing project priorities, schedules, and site conditions. You must be comfortable walking active construction sites, navigating uneven terrain, climbing ladders, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role involves regular interaction with executives, developers, engineers, EPC contractors, subcontractors, utility representatives, and regulatory agencies. Occasional evening, weekend, or extended-hour work may be required during critical project milestones, commissioning activities, or schedule recovery efforts. Throughout all activities, you are expected to uphold the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence.

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Full Benefits, Per diem, Vehicle

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.