Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the Pre-Construction Department by engaging in the EPC RFP process for designated projects through contract execution.

• Take part in a formal transition and acceptance of the project from Pre-Construction to Project Execution, followed by a handoff to Asset Management / O&M.

• Collaborate in developing and implementing a project execution plan that is clearly communicated to all stakeholders involved.

• Grasp the implications of various technical alternatives and guide engineering designs to identify the optimal solution for each scenario.

• Ensure projects are sufficiently staffed, trained, and that standard construction toolbox policies, procedures, and programs are followed, ensuring all project communications, issues, change orders, and quality items are thoroughly documented.

• Provide leadership during construction activities, ensuring that safety, quality, schedule, cost, environmental, landowner, and other project requirements are met or surpassed.

• Understand and manage all facets of project construction contracts (EPC, Owner-Furnished Equipment, Interconnection Agreement, technical consultants) while holding contractors and suppliers accountable to contractual obligations to guarantee timely and budget-friendly project completion.

• Foster a culture of ownership and accountability by empowering team members to make decisions and holding them responsible for those decisions.

• Consolidate, manage, and analyze budgets, costs, forecasts, and utilization against set financial targets.

• Plan and recruit qualified field staff to ensure that adequate resources are available for the efficient and timely execution of committed projects.

• Build effective relationships with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, landowners, and other stakeholders.

• Offer strategic direction and oversee the development of Construction Site Managers, providing supervision, guidance, and mentorship to staff at all levels.

• Promote a team-oriented approach throughout the organization, both for projects and internal initiatives.

• Communicate relevant information effectively to superiors.

• Advocate for change and manage the implementation of new ideas, processes, tools, etc.

• Manage relationships with all external parties during the construction phase of the project, including local government, permitting agencies, pipeline utility companies, and interconnecting utilities.

• After project award, oversee construction contracts including tracking deliverables, schedules, cash flow, managing RFIs, change orders, and providing notices or dispute resolution as necessary.

• Ensure project compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations.

• Provide summary management reports on the status of all project aspects to various stakeholders.

• Interface with the lender’s engineer as necessary, including monthly reporting, project review meetings, performance testing, and draw certification.

• Manage the handoff and coordination of Operations and Maintenance contracts and ensure the closeout of the EPC contract at Final Acceptance.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.

• Project Management Professional certification is a plus.

• 2-3 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, industrial construction, or capital project management.

• Advanced knowledge of construction management and methods for large projects, contract management, procurement, supply chain management, environmental and building permitting, and transportation logistics.

• Basic understanding of construction labor relations across the US.

• Competence in analytical problem solving, customer/partner relationship management, and technology expertise.

• Proficient understanding of the entire solar project life cycle.

• Experience with High Voltage Interconnection aspects of a project’s scope of work.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Project, Excel, PowerBI), Procore, SiteTracker, NetSuite, and other relevant software.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accruing up to 20 days, along with 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.