Solar Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Development team to ensure all development milestones are achieved before project handoff.

• Oversee the smooth transition of projects from Development to EPC execution.

• Provide both technical and operational insights during project design, engineering, constructability reviews, and pre-construction planning.

• Coordinate engineering support for permitting and development activities as necessary.

• Create detailed project execution plans, schedules, staffing strategies, and resource requirements.

• Develop and manage project budgets encompassing engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

• Monitor project expenses, predict spending, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective measures to meet budget goals.

• Evaluate project performance using established metrics and deliver regular reports to executive leadership.

• Manage project timelines and ensure the timely completion of all critical milestones.

• Lead competitive bidding and procurement processes for equipment, materials, and construction services.

• Prepare bid packages, assess proposals, negotiate contracts, and provide recommendations for vendors.

• Ensure comprehensive scopes of work are defined for all service agreements.

• Assist in the development, negotiation, and execution of contracts for:

• EPC Agreements

• Construction Management Agreements

• Equipment Supply Agreements

• Warranty Agreements

• Commissioning Agreements

• Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

• Letters of Intent (LOIs)

• Term Sheets

• Review the commercial and execution terms of EPC contracts and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

• Lead project execution across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases.

• Coordinate efforts of internal teams and external contractors, including civil, mechanical, electrical, interconnection, and quality assurance personnel.

• Organize and facilitate regular project meetings to share project status, assign tasks, and address issues.

• Ensure contractors adhere to contract requirements, project specifications, safety standards, and quality expectations.

• Monitor project risks and proactively devise mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with EPC contracts, lender requirements, permitting conditions, and reporting obligations.

• Oversee compliance related to:

• Interconnection Agreements

• Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) requirements

• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

• Environmental and regulatory standards

• Manage project energization, initial in-service dates, commissioning activities, and the achievement of commercial operation.

• Ensure all contractual conditions precedent are fulfilled before declaring commercial operation.

• Facilitate project turnover with the Operations team to guarantee a successful transition into long-term operations and maintenance.

• Confirm completion of punch list items, turnover documentation, warranties, as-built drawings, and project closeout deliverables.

• Foster continuous improvement initiatives by developing project processes, reporting tools, performance metrics, and documentation standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

• 2-5 years of project management experience in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, power generation, or heavy industrial construction.

• Strong comprehension of utility-scale solar project development and EPC execution.

• Excellent contract administration and vendor management experience.

• Familiarity with transmission and interconnection processes is preferred.

• Knowledge of construction safety standards and quality management practices.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

• Located at the project site, with the ability to travel to other project locations.

• Capable of working in outdoor construction settings and navigating active job sites.

• Occasional extended hours may be necessary to support project milestones and commissioning activities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for company bonuses.

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Company-sponsored long-term and short-term disability insurance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Additional benefits included in Ampliform's highly competitive package.