Job Description
The Project Manager EPC and Construction oversees the development, procurement, and construction of utility-scale solar energy projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and contract compliance while coordinating cross-functional teams from early-stage development through commercial operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day EPC team functions from development through construction and commercial operation.
- Coordinate EPC procurement, including bid processes and contract negotiations.
- Manage design and technical review processes with engineering and EPC partners.
- Ensure safety priorities are integrated into contracting and construction activities.
- Oversee construction activities, identifying and mitigating potential cost and schedule risks.
- Act as the project lead on-site, representing Avantus and ensuring project progress.
- Maintain accurate project internal accounting, cashflows, and reporting for lenders and sponsors.
- Support project development by coordinating engineering and cost estimating teams.
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and milestone tracking.
- Travel to job sites and offices as necessary to fulfill project duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or construction management.
- 3 to 5 years of EPC management and contracting experience, preferably in solar development or utility infrastructure projects.
- Experience with a utility scale solar developer preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines.
- Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Ability to work on multiple projects across various design and construction phases.
- Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast paced, and constantly evolving environment as well as extended hours, as required.
- Team player to work in concert with the development team, finance team, engineering, and procurement teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- The ability to realize focus toward the big picture under pressure.
- Self-starter and quick learner with the ability to take on tasks with general directions and guidance.
- Positive and growth-oriented mindset.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO
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