The solar electric industry is an exciting and rapidly growing business, providing excellent career opportunities and the great satisfaction of having a positive impact on the environment.

SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq: SPWRA and SPWRB) designs, manufactures and delivers high-performance solar electric systems worldwide for residential, commercial and utility-scale power plant customers. SunPower high-efficiency solar cells and solar panels generate up to 50 percent more power than conventional solar technologies and have a uniquely attractive, all-black appearance.

Summary

This position is the on-site field representative for SunPower’s large scale commercial construction projects. The Construction Manager coordinates all of the materials deliveries and subcontractors’ work; ensures that the systems are installed correctly and provides feedback to the design team. Senior level Construction Managers may manage multiple medium to large installations or one mega installation at any given time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Pre-plans the installation of the SunPower product and related items and reviews the contract documents to ensure compliance with all required provisions.
• Arranges directly or through subcontractors for the necessary site logistic in terms of office containers, connectivity, utilities connections, etc.
• Provides on-site oversight of contractors and trades.
• Issues project reporting about the site progress works.
• Checks the subcontractors progress reports and validate their associated payment requests.
• Manages OSHA records.
• May oversee more junior construction managers on a per project basis.
• Provides main day-to-day customer interface.
• Manages site safety program; includes holding safety tailgates, carrying out accident investigations, and ensuring contractor compliance with SunPower, customer, and government safety guidelines.
• Arranges for the delivery of the SunPower products; schedules and coordinates the installation of the products with the customer, subcontractors and inspectors.
• Provides feedback to product development.
• Closes out the project and turns it over to Customer Service.
• Mentors more junior Construction Management Staff.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of commercial construction, carpentry, and/or roofing experience.
• Experience with electrical systems and wiring is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong Familiarity with construction and electrical codes.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization, as well as outside customers and vendors.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be computer - savvy - strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with MS Project a plus.
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work and reside in Italy

Physical Requirements

This position is physically demanding and can require a great deal of travel, often on short notice. Construction Managers may regularly lift up to 40 pounds and be required to work in hot or cold weather.

Language Requirements
English and Italian required


Travel Requirement
Up to 70%. May be assigned to projects which are 200 or more km from home location for long periods of time.

Other Requirements
Valid driving license

When you click “Apply” you will be linked directly to Sunpower’s website where you will need to complete your application.