Bilingual (Spanish) Solar Farm Project Construction Lead (Utility-Scale PV) – Ohio

Position Overview

The Solar Farm Project Construction Lead is the senior onsite leader responsible for executing and delivering a utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) project from pre-construction through commissioning. This role leads all onsite operations, including internal teams and subcontractors, while ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC).

This is not a fully autonomous Project Manager role.
The Construction Lead is responsible for onsite execution, coordination, and problem-solving, while working closely with headquarters in Spain, where final commercial and strategic decisions are made.

This position requires a strong field leader who can identify risks, propose solutions, and execute efficiently within a HQ-driven structure.

Leadership Expectations

The individual in this role is expected to:

• Operate with high ownership and accountability while aligning with HQ direction
• Maintain a low ego, team-first mindset in a collaborative international environment
• Proactively identify issues and bring solutions—not just problems
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both U.S. field teams and Spain-based leadership
• Execute with discipline in a structured, decision-driven organization

Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Execution

• Serve as the primary onsite leader responsible for day-to-day execution
• Lead Site Superintendents, field staff, and subcontractors
• Ensure project execution aligns with plans and direction provided by HQ in Spain
• Act as the key bridge between onsite teams and Spain-based leadership

Coordination with HQ (Spain)

• Provide regular updates, insights, and recommendations to HQ
• Identify project risks, constraints, and opportunities, and present actionable solutions
• Support HQ in decision-making by supplying accurate field data and context
• Execute project strategy and commercial decisions defined by HQ

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage construction schedules and execution plans
• Support development of overall project schedule (subject to HQ approval)
• Coordinate permitting, interconnection, and construction sequencing

Construction Execution

• Oversee all onsite construction activities across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes
• Monitor productivity, staffing, and subcontractor performance
• Ensure efficient coordination across all trades and stakeholders

Union Labor Management

• Lead execution in union labor environments
• Coordinate with union representatives and ensure compliance with CBAs
• Manage workforce planning and labor-related challenges onsite

Budget & Cost Control

• Support development of project budgets and forecasts
• Track costs and identify variances or risks
• Provide recommendations to HQ; final financial decisions remain with HQ

Procurement & Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams (U.S. and Spain)
• Ensure timely material delivery and resolution of field design issues
• Provide field feedback to improve constructability and execution

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Proactively identify risks related to schedule, cost, design, and execution
• Present clear, solution-oriented recommendations to leadership
• Drive timely resolution of issues to avoid delays or cost impacts

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA and all regulatory requirements
• Enforce company safety standards and a strong safety culture onsite

Communication & Reporting

• Provide consistent updates in both English and Spanish
• Maintain accurate reporting on schedule, cost, and field progress
• Ensure alignment between field execution and HQ expectations

Project Closeout

• Oversee commissioning and final execution phases
• Ensure completion of punch lists, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Support final reporting and project evaluation

Required Qualifications

• 7–15 years of experience in solar EPC or utility-scale PV construction roles
• Proven experience in onsite construction leadership (Project Manager, Construction Manager, or similar)
• Strong background in field execution on large-scale solar projects
• Demonstrated experience working in union labor environments in the U.S.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (required)
• Experience coordinating across engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Ability to operate effectively within a HQ-driven decision-making structure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on utility-scale projects (50MW )
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• OSHA 30 (or higher) certification
• Experience working with international or European teams

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong field execution and construction management expertise
• Excellent bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
• Ability to influence without full authority
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• High ownership with comfort operating under centralized decision-making
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly leads Site Superintendents, field staff, and subcontractors
• Oversees daily field operations, workforce coordination, and performance management

Travel & Work Environment

• Primarily onsite in Ohio
• May require travel based on project needs
• Work performed in both office and active construction site environments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate construction sites for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Ability to climb ladders and inspect work at heights

Strict Candidate Profile (What We’re Looking For)

• Hands-on field leader, not purely administrative
• Comfortable working in a structured, HQ-led organization
• Low ego, high ownership mindset
• Strong communicator who can confidently interface with international leadership
• Proactive and solutions-driven under pressure

Experience:

• Union Labor Managment : 5 years (Required)
• Solar Field Construction: 7 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 (Required)

Work Location: On the road