Project Manager, Construction

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

📋 Description

• Oversee project execution and construction activities for assigned utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects.

• Facilitate preconstruction scoping, EPC contracting, construction, and transition to asset management.

• Act as the representative of the owner, collaborating with internal teams, EPC partners, and project stakeholders.

• Lead the procurement process for EPC contracts, encompassing bidding, scoping, and execution.

• Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, construction documents, permits, contractual obligations, deliveries, and monthly reporting.

• Organize data room files in accordance with company protocols and policies.

• Supervise project teams, which include Assistant Project Managers, Construction Managers, and field personnel.

• Direct the owner’s consultants and coordinate overall project activities with development, development engineering, and pre-construction teams.

• Oversee project budget, contingency planning, EPC pay applications, lender draw process, and Independent Engineer site visits and reporting.

• Manage change orders, contractual records, notices, certificates, and other project-related documentation.

• Monitor and report on contract milestone submittals and notify senior management of any deficiencies.

• Review schedules from EPC contractors, track contractual milestones, and manage owner-controlled inputs.

• Ensure site safety, EHS programs, incident reporting, safety metrics, and OSHA compliance.

• Supervise quality assurance and quality control, commissioning, performance testing, punch-list closeout, substantial and final completion, COD, and transition to asset management and O&M teams.

• Administer EPC contracts, including handling change orders, liquidated damages, performance guarantees, warranty claims, and disputes.

• Manage obligations and milestones for interconnection agreements and power purchase agreements through energization.

• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship obligations through the PWA consultant.

• Assist in the creation of RFPs, bid analysis, EPC contract administration, and owner-furnished equipment supply agreements.

• Collaborate with third-party EPC management teams to execute project activities and adhere to contracted scopes and reporting.

• Represent the company and its projects in meetings with stakeholders, government agencies, offtakers, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project execution and oversight.

• Prepare project reports and maintain documentation.

• Travel to project sites throughout the United States and lead stakeholder engagement efforts.

• Participate in project calls, prepare agendas and minutes, and track action items.

• Collaborate with and respond to inquiries from internal colleagues.

• Perform additional duties as assigned (5%).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 7+ years of relevant experience in renewable energy development and/or construction.

• 4+ years of hands-on construction experience on utility-scale projects (100 MWac+ solar PV and/or 50 MW+ BESS), working directly with large construction teams.

• Proven experience in solar PV and/or battery energy storage (BESS) development or construction.

• Expertise in EPC procurement and management.

• Strong skills in cross-functional communication and coordination.

• Ability to proactively manage project risks and work collaboratively with Development, M&A, Legal, Origination, Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams.

• Access to a major metropolitan airport for travel purposes.

• Preferred experience with development and/or construction on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.

• Preferred experience as an owner’s representative or project manager on financed, utility-scale projects.

• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and influencing skills are preferred.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Autodesk Build, and Bluebeam is preferred.

• OSHA 30 certification and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

• Commitment to honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

• Proven ability to lead renewable energy construction projects through Commercial Operation Date (COD) and project closeout.

• Current knowledge of renewable energy regulations and industry trends, including prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content requirements.

• Technical knowledge of PV modules, single-axis trackers, central and string inverters, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, substations, and BESS.

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex issues.

• Strong commercial judgment, prioritization, communication, and organizational skills.

• Capacity to adapt to changing priorities and evolving project requirements.

• Ability to collaborate across geographically dispersed teams and organizational functions.

• Skill in managing competing priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Enjoy a fun, entrepreneurial culture.

• Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced, achievement-oriented team.

• Commitment to sustainable work practices and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.