EPC Solar - Project Manager

LPL Solar

$80K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum three years of Solar Construction project management experience, including roles as Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder interaction
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project, and Project Management/Accounting software like Procore and Sage
  • Spanish-speaking skills are a plus
  • Willingness and ability to travel

Responsibilities

  • Manage solar project execution, including profit and loss oversight and contractor coordination
  • Track project finances by approving expenditures and processing monthly requisitions
  • Develop and maintain the project safety program and cultivate a safety culture
  • Implement and oversee the quality management plan
  • Coordinate design deliverable schedules for permits, procurement, and construction phases
  • Manage comprehensive project performance reports on schedule, costs, and quality assurance
  • Ensure necessary resources are ready for field operations at the right times

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead significant solar projects with a focus on safety and quality
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders, including local government and trade contractors
  • Chance to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork
  • Potential for professional growth in project management within the renewable energy sector
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
  • Manages solar project execution, including profit and loss management, working with trade contractors, and/or participating in proposals and presentations.
  • Contributes to project financial tracking as follows:
    • Approves miscellaneous job expenditures
    • Assists in preparing monthly Owner Requisitions
    • Processes monthly requisitions
    • Manages change order process
    • Assists in Loss-Control Management
    • Manages project assets
  • Collaborates with the jobsite and Safety team to develop, implement, and maintain the project safety program for a safe work environment. Creates and influences safety culture as a mentor and model.
  • Oversees the implementation of quality management plan and quality culture.
  • Coordinates, monitors, and manages design deliverable schedule to facilitate and/or assist with permits, procurement, off-site production, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout of the project
  • Manages project performance status reports for schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety and environment, quality control, and best practices/lessons learned programs.
  • Collaborates with Field Supervision to confirm that all necessary equipment, material, and resources are in place for field operations at appropriate times.
  • Manages risk of EPC Agreement and design compliance to contract obligations.
  • Manages project team, client representative, consultant, and trade contractor relationships
  • Manages staff and hourly workforce schedules.
  • Develops and maintains strong, customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers, including local governmental officials.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or other related disciplines required
  • Minimum three (3) years' experience in Solar Construction project management, including roles as Project Engineer, Sr. Project Engineer, and/or Assistant Project Manager
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for interaction with:
    • Client team member and representatives
    • Subcontractors
    • Local governmental officials
  • Computer proficiency is a necessity, including familiarity with:
    • MS Office Suite of tools,
    • Schedule software; Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project
    • Project Management/Project Accounting software like Procore and Sage
  • Spanish-speaking a plus
  • Ability to travel

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