Construction Manager with Electrical/Solar experience

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in four locations across Western Canada. We value integrity, accountability, perseverance, safety, celebration, and innovation. Our vision is to bring the magic of solar to the world for a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community.

Construction Manager (Edmonton) - Permanent, Full Time

SkyFire Energy is looking for a Regional Construction Manager to become part of our solar electric team in Edmonton, AB.  This individual will be self-motivated, energetic, personable, and excited to work as part of a fast-growing company in the solar industry. This position will report directly to the Field Operations Manager.

Primary duties including but not limited to:

• Manage Edmonton Field Staff
  • Assist in field development, create expectations and accountability
  • Manage project scheduling in coordination with Project Managers
  • Direct and support field teams to project completion
  • Conduct and support Field Staff performance reviews
  • Provide construction support and communicate best practices to Field Staff
  • Work with HR and Field Operations Manager to recruit, hire, discipline, and terminate field staff with a goal to achieve safe, efficient, high quality and timely installations
  • Support Onboarding, Installation Training and career development of Field Staff
• Review, approval and accountability of local Field Staff hours
• Assist with the implementation and coordination of SkyFire Energy’s QA/QC Program
• Review, approval and implementation of Project Construction packages
• Work with Field Operations Manager to provide scheduling expectations and feedback to Residential and C&I sales teams
• Work with Project Managers for construction support as required
• Exhibit leadership in the implementation of SkyFire Energy’s Safety Program at all times
• Implement strategies to improve efficiency and productivity
• Organize equipment and products required for project installation
• Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
• Email and phone correspondence with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, field crew and office staff
• Accountability of inventory management of products and equipment
• Willingness to travel within our service area and conduct site visits as required
• Coordinate local team building activities

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in the electrical and/or solar industry
• 5+ years of experience in onsite Field Staff management
• Experience in strategic planning or change management
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Must be a motivated self starter

Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to build and support a respectful workplace culture
• Excellent decision making and leadership capabilities
• Conflict resolution experience
• Adaptability
• Ability to work in a team environment with many different personalities
• High level of organization
• Class 5 driver's license with a good driving record
• Demonstrate a passion for renewable energy

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to own shares in SkyFire Energy as an employee owner
• Comprehensive dental and health benefits
• Three weeks paid vacation to start, plus paid sick days
• Diverse, challenging and interesting opportunities
• The opportunity to work among highly qualified, industry leading professionals
• The difference of working for a Certified B Corporation – we use our business as a force for good!
• An enjoyable, modern workplace, including organized staff events and benefits like the ability to bring a well-behaved dog to work with you

Learn more about us here: www.skyfireenergy.com/about

At SkyFire Energy, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our organization. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. These values are central for us to achieve our mission to relentlessly lead the solar industry to the benefit of our community and future generations.