Renewable Energy Construction Field Coordinator

Thorstad Companies is seeking a Renewable Energy Construction Field Coordinator in Alexandria, MN. Responsibilities include pre-construction support, managing project documentation, assisting with quality assurance, and coordinating with subcontractors. The role requires 2 years of construction experience, preferably in renewable energy, and an associate degree in a related field. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for effective collaboration and project management.
About us


The pride of our company is our people. Their skills and dedication to safety, integrity, innovation and quality are what makes us successful. Which is why, when it comes to our employees, we are committed to providing career opportunities designed with them in mind.




Thorstad Companies is an expanding general contractor, in Minnesota and Utah, focused on providing the best construction value. We achieve this mission through our unwavering commitment to building quality relationships with our employees, customers, vendors, subcontractors and the communities in which we live and work. Our focus is in renewable energy construction.





Responsibilities




Provide pre-construction support



Support the submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work utilizing Procore.
Review, understand and help manage project design and engineering documents, ensuring compliance, organization and distribution to necessary parties
Perform project specific tasks in preparation of the team mobilizing to site
Assist with research on living arrangements for project team members
Prepare turnover binder templates
Assist with the preparation of Pre-Mobilization Kickoff meetings
Compile, contact, and arrange for short form subcontracts with local entities at the project site (Power, trailers, housing, local subcontractors, etc.)
Assist in drafting subcontracts and purchase agreements

Lead designated aspects necessary for construction support



Assist with the quality assurance & quality control process as delineated in the Project Quality Plan, including coordinating prep meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, punch list final inspections
Assist with the inventory process as materials arrive to site: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage
Assist Project Manager and Project Superintendents as needed regarding material and equipment management (pickup trucks, rented/owned equipment, coordinate the equipment facility)
Manage production logs for work put in place (self-performed or subcontracted)
Track Safety or Quality incidents
Administer closeout processes
Compile turnover documentation and transfer to customer per the project specific quality plan
Assist Project Manager with getting contract documents closed out with subcontractors and suppliers
Support the final inspections and punch list process
Provide periodic updates of the submittal register to the customer or architect

Other duties as assigned, including:



Participate in project safety audits and company Safety Program
Establish alternative work methods as needed
Maintain schedule of timelines and follow through until completion
Help with daily POD including updating production and quantity tracking






Required qualifications



2 years experience in construction field. Preferably renewable energy construction
Associate degree in construction related field
Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituencies from varied and diverse backgrounds
Must demonstrate emotional intelligence; being aware of the motions of self and others
Strong interpersonal, customer service, communication, and problem solving skills
Detail orientated with the ability and organization to manage multiple projects and tasks
Current driver's license
Must be able to speak and understand English

Equal Employment Opportunity


Thorstad Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.