Job Description
The Project Manager EPC and Construction oversees the development, procurement, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale solar energy projects, ensuring safety, budget, and schedule adherence while coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day EPC team functions from development through construction and commercial operation
- Coordinate EPC procurement, including bid process and contract negotiations
- Manage design and technical submittals for project diligence and financing
- Ensure safety is prioritized during construction and address safety issues
- Identify and mitigate potential cost impacts and schedule delays
- Lead project activities on-site, representing Avantus and maintaining project oversight
- Maintain accurate project internal accounting, cashflows, and reporting for lenders and sponsors
- Coordinate engineering and cost estimating to ensure constructability and cost-effectiveness
- Develop and monitor project budgets, schedules, and milestones
- Travel to job sites and offices as necessary to support project execution
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.
- Ability to take on tasks with general directions and guidance.
- Positive and growth-oriented mindset.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with salary range of $136,540 to $150,635 USD plus bonus
Excellent benefits package including 401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO
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