Orenda, Inc

Construction Manager

New York, New York, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$170kDetected 29 days ago

Project ManagementForecastingProcess ImprovementProcurementLeadershipMentoringPE LicenseConstruction ManagementRenewable Energy

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Construction, you are the primary decision-maker on your projects and the owner of every decision with contractual or commercial consequence.
You will onboard and mentor new members of the construction team, giving them real project responsibility and coaching them toward independent leadership.
This role is ideal for: a builder-operator who can run the field with calm authority and commercial discipline.

Review contractor payment applications against actual progress, manage retainage and back-charges, and adjudicate delay and other claims against the contract.
Project Ownership & Delivery: Own each project starting at NTP, managing multiple concurrent builds to deliver them on schedule, within budget, and ready for operations.
Schedule Management: Track critical-path activities, identify what drives the completion date, and produce reliable schedule reporting and forecasts.
Commissioning & Closeout: Manage each project through commissioning, punch list resolution, and handover to operations.
Reporting & Process Improvement: Build and maintain the tracking and reporting systems that give management reliable budget, schedule, and forecasting data.
Team Development: Onboard and develop new construction managers and other construction team members so they can independently manage BESS construction projects.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
5-7+ years in owner's-representative, project-management, or contract-administration roles on commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction.
Proven ability to coordinate complex projects and schedules across utilities, AHJs, and contractors.
Ability to hold contractors accountable to their safety plans.
Proficiency with scheduling software and construction project management platforms.
Experience working with NYC agencies (DOB, FDNY, DEP, OTCR) and Con Edison in complex interconnection environments.
Experience in Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) or broader renewable energy projects.

Organized, process-driven, and capable of running multiple complex projects at once without dropping balls.
Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions on commercial and field issues, and knows when to escalate.
Communicates clearly in writing and in person. Produces concise project updates that give leadership what they need to act.
Takes full ownership of project outcomes and holds contractors accountable without being adversarial.
Positive, solutions-oriented mindset and genuine work ethic.
Comfortable reaching for modern software, data, and AI tools to work more efficiently, and quick to learn new ones.

The anticipated base salary range for this full-time position in New York City is $120,000-$170,000 ****per year.
The final base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
Bonus: In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible for a significant annual performance-based bonus.

Health, dental, and vision insurance
LifeTime Fitness corporate membership
Monthly commuter stipend
Learning and education stipend
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible for a significant annual performance-based bonus.

Orenda's Project Execution Division is responsible for taking projects from late-stage development through commercial readiness and into safe, predictable construction delivery.
Orenda is on a mission to make the grid more efficient with renewable energy projects and proprietary asset management technology.

Orenda Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring and employment practices in accordance with federal, New York State, and New York City law.
equal opportunity employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring and employment practices in accordance with federal, New York State, and New York City law.

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