Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in sustainable energy, developing and operating utility-scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage projects. The Project Manager will lead the delivery of these projects, managing plans, budgets, schedules, and a project team from development through commercial operation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage internal and external resources to execute through development and precon handoff to project team
- Lead contract negotiations with EPCs and drive contract execution process
- Lead project procurement coordination activities (e.g., modules, MPT, HV breakers)
- Assist the development team by providing site risk assessment and mitigation options
- Analyze site for key constructability factors based on constraint data including, but not limited to, environmental risks, easements, wetlands, and pipelines
- Interview, hire, lead, and retain APMs, CMs, and Quality Managers to manage projects from inception to O&M
- Manage project plans and budgets; compile revenue and cash flow forecasts; compile financial reports for executive management and shareholders
- Manage utility requirements and GIA, including substation, switchyard, and T-line construction
- Manage and build BESS projects, including standalone, co-located, and combined configurations
- Drive project schedule to meet contractual EPC milestones, Utility/GIA milestones, ISO COD, and PPA COD deadlines
- Provide support to the precon team on RFP bid reviews and technical documentation, including support in the EPC selection process
- Conduct monthly owner site visits and assessments to monitor and manage construction EPCs
- Implement, monitor, and improve the following systems on a project-by-project basis: Site-specific safety program and site safety audits, Quality management program and QA/QC inspections, Cost management system, Schedule management system
- Lead and coordinate communications with landowners, utilities, and offtakers as needed during construction
- Report on project health regularly to management
- Represent the construction department in relevant development and delivery meetings as required
- Represent the construction department during relevant third-party stakeholder meetings and events as required
- Coordinate weekly one-on-one meetings with the project team
Skills
- Demonstrated experience managing utility-scale solar PV and BESS construction projects from inception through commercial operation
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- PVsyst energy modeling software experience
- Experience with PV utility-scale design, including layouts and single-line diagrams
- Experience with civil design requirements for the development of PV utility-scale projects, including site access, site drainage, and hydrology
- Experience with various PV technologies used in utility-scale projects in the U.S. market
- Experience with resource analysis and performance metrics and KPIs, including leading training and certification processes
- OSHA 30 certification; CPR/First-Aid/AED; SWPPP and erosion control
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills
- Position requires regular travel to project sites and other company locations
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
- Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits
- Attractive personal time off and company holiday package
- Work-from-home policy
- Salary commensurate with experience
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