Assists in the planning, direction and coordination of activities for designated projects
Manages the design, engineering and construction of solar and energy storage projects
Develops, maintains and executes the work plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements
Supports management and updates of the project budget and is responsible for the regular review and reporting to accounting on forecasted expenditures under the budget
Supports the external bidding process required to procure goods and services necessary for all phases of project execution
Provides and/or coordinates engineering support for development and permitting activities as needed
Oversees execution of and compliance with construction contracts
Arranges and organizes regularly scheduled project meetings
Supports project developers in developing the project and provides assistance as requested
Works in partnership with the Development department to assure a seamless transition of projects into the construction phase
Coordinates and works with the Legal department to facilitate the development, negotiation and execution of project contracts
Participates and assists with financial closings
Assists Asset Management in transitioning projects to Operations upon project completion
Oversees quality control work during execution of project and ensures compliance with reporting requirements
Works alongside Construction Manager(s) on-site to balance project workload and optimize project execution
Coordinates with regulatory agencies, local landowners, power off-takers, utility entities, permitting agencies, financing representatives, government agencies, and other project-level external parties
Requirements
Prior experience as a lead Assistant Project Manager on the design, engineering and construction of renewable power projects
Familiarity with contracting procedures, project contracts and negotiation, engineering practices, construction techniques, solar plant technologies, and regulatory issues
Ability to travel, and work on remote solar projects on extended field assignments
Ability to interpret project financial reports and prepare budget updates and forecasts
General understanding and ability to use project scheduling software and methodology
Ability to manage multiple tasks within a project and multiple projects from conception to completion
Strong technical proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Valid driver’s license
24/7 on-call availability when at project location
Able to work at heights and perform essential physical functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
opportunity for merit-based salary increases
incentive plan participation
eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching
comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance