Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager will broadly serve as the overall point of contact and subject matter expert for a rolling portfolio of projects. They will work collaboratively with Business Development and Pre-Construction to support construction due diligence, including constructability reviews, risk analyses, developing project schedules, reviewing budgets and CAPEX estimates, and analyses of EPC RFP's, in support of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pre-Construction Department by actively participating in the EPC RFP process for assigned projects through contract execution
• Participate in a formal turnover and acceptance of the project from Pre-Construction to Project Execution and turnover to Asset Management / O&M
• Understand the implications of various technical options and guide engineering designs to achieve the best solution for each situation
• Avoid oversights and ensure projects are adequately staffed, trained, and standard construction toolbox policies, procedures, and programs are adhered to ensuring all project communications, issues, change orders, and quality items are well documented
• Lead the management of construction contracts to ensure projects are on time and within budget
• Ensure that safety, quality, cost, environmental, landowner, and legal requirements are properly addressed to support the project execution objectives
• Manage the relationships with all external entities during the construction phase of the project such as local government, permitting agencies, pipeline utility companies, and interconnecting utilities
• Interface with the lender’s engineer as required including monthly reporting, project review meetings, performance testing, draw certification, etc.
• Manage the Operations and Maintenance contract handoff and coordination and ensure closeout of EPC contract at Final Acceptance
• Provide summary management reports on the status on all aspects of the project to multiple stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field
• Project Management Professional certification a plus
• 2-3 years in the renewable energy sector or industrial construction or capital project management
• Advanced knowledge of construction management and constructing methods for large projects, contract management, procurement, and supply chain management, environmental and building permitting, and transportation logistics
• Basic knowledge of construction labor relations throughout the US
• Proficient understanding of entire solar project life cycle
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, PowerBI), Procore, SiteTracker, NetSuite and other discipline-relevant software

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commitment to continuous improvement and analytical problem-solving
• Ability to create and implement programs/policies involving multiple departments

Skills

• Analytical problem solving
• Customer/partner relationships
• Technology expertise

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Company Swag

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role can be based in any of our U.S. office locations or remotely for the right candidate.