• Site Manager

    Actalent (Arlington, VA)


    Job Title: Site ManagerJob Description

     

    The Site Manager will be based in Arlington, VA, and will be an integral part of the project management team focusing on utility-scale solar projects. The role involves coordination with contractors, inspectors, consultants, local counties, and other agencies. The Site Manager will oversee projects from the permitting phase through to closeout and turnover to the operations and maintenance team, ensuring projects are completed efficiently within budget and on schedule.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare and execute contractor agreements to ensure compliance with project specifications, budget, and schedule.

    + Conduct annual performance reviews of direct reports.

    + Manage project cost accounting and project budgets to limit financial risk.

    + Oversee drawing takeoffs, estimating, and subcontractor agreements.

    + Coordinate all aspects of the project work, including equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendors, to ensure successful project implementation.

    + Collaborate with all project stakeholders to develop and maintain the project schedule.

    + Maintain professional communication with subcontractors, equipment and material vendors, owners, inspectors, and other stakeholders.

    + Contribute to efforts to resolve drawing conflicts and coordinate with project consultants and site managers.

    + Manage the closeout efforts of projects, including commissioning, training, warranties, and operation and maintenance manuals for turnover to the operations and maintenance department.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience managing mechanical, electrical, and civil firms.

    + Ability to track schedule, budget, and performance of the site.

    + Knowledge of solar, utilities, construction, and transmission projects.

    + Experience in utility-scale solar projects and working for owner/developer/EPC.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with site management and construction management.

    + Familiarity with utility-scale, mostly transmission level projects.

    Work Environment

    The Site Manager will work on projects throughout Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, traveling once a month or more as needed. The role includes support for utility-scale projects, mostly at the transmission level. The company offers medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and commuter benefits. Site managers typically work 50 hours per week. The company provides a truck for site managers, coordinates vehicle pick-up and drop-off, and includes a gas card. Hotel expenses are covered upfront, and meal expenses are directly charged to the account.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $67.31/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

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

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.