Solar Project Manager - East

Overview

Manage planning, execution, and delivery of solar construction projects across the US.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• schedule management
• budget control
• contract review
• subcontractor management
• project close-out

Tasks

-Perform procurement activities, such as quoting and creating purchase orders, and coordinate logistics of material purchases arriving at project sites -Manage the project's forecast milestone deliverable dates and complete data room deliverables in conjunction with project finance or owner responsibilities for tax equity, construction lending, or private owner partnerships -Initiate close-out procedures and prepare close-out documents -Develop project execution plans, schedule, and budget -Manage contractors and utilities to achieve Commercial Operations Date (COD) -Manage the lessons learned process for assigned projects -Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget -Review contracts and ensure that all contractual obligations are met -Manage all subcontractors, internal resources, third parties, and vendors to implement the project execution plan -Approve invoices and manage progress billings -Assist the preconstruction department in developing project estimates and schedules during the sales process -Coordinate internally to monitor project schedules and ensure the timely completion of all deliverables -Monitor subcontractor construction progress on a regular basis, reinforcing safety and quality with subcontractor and addressing any issues that arise during construction -Review drawings and specifications, and have a thorough understanding of the scope of work

Requirements

• interconnections
• project management
• spreadsheets
• cpm
• solar construction
• leadership

What You Bring

-Experience managing front-of-the-meter interconnections, contractors, and other details related to larger interconnections -Strong organization, leadership, negotiation, and delegation skills -Proven working experience in project management; knowledge of construction means and methods -Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, and scheduling software -Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally -Ability to clearly communicate complex technical or regulatory details with stakeholders -Ability to review and navigate contracts and contract negotiation. -Working knowledge of scheduling concepts such as CPM, Gantt charts, etc. -4+ years total professional experience -Understanding of basic site diligence documents to ensure the EPC scope accurately captures the site constraints, including: Geotech, ESAs, permits, interconnect agreements & land-use agreements -3+ years related solar ground mount, rooftop, and/or carport construction management experience -Travel to sites as necessary (up to 25% travel expected)

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Benefits

-Generous parental leave -401(k) matching -Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations -PTO for volunteering in the community -Charitable donation matching up to $500/year -Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company -Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun -Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage -Public transit reimbursement -Home Office setup stipend for new employees -Professional development and educational reimbursements

About Pivot Energy

-Developed distributed solar projects across early community-solar states. -After acquisition, embedded local economic development and bill-savings into projects. -Builds onsite, offsite, and community solar installations plus energy storage systems. -Serves businesses, municipalities, and subscribers. -Pivot integrates agrivoltaics and land-stewardship practices. -Partnerships with Microsoft, Walmart, and University of Denver. -Develops distributed solar platforms and proprietary software.

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