Project Manager, Community Solar (Midwest)
Application Deadline: 25 August 2023
Department: Project Management/Ops
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chicago, IL
Reporting To: VP, EPC Services
Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000 / year
Description
Pivot Energy is seeking a motivated and organized Project Manager, Community Solar to plan, resource, and implement of community solar ground mount and carport projects across the nation. The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and management of all aspects of the construction process for a set of projects and working with owners, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors.
The position requires an understanding of the construction business, safety compliance, and the ability to work under deadlines. Strong problem-solving abilities are a must to deal with inevitable shifts in project scope, schedule, and other elements of the project lifecycle. Expectations are focused on managing budgets and schedules while maintaining a high level of communication both internally and with the various external stakeholders.
This position offers a great opportunity to join a best-in-industry Project Management team, and growth potential at a cutting-edge company with development and operations in more than ten US markets. Pivot is rapidly growing its EPCM team, and this position is crucial to the success of its growing pipeline of projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review contracts and ensure that all contractual obligations are met
- Review drawings and specifications and have a thorough understanding of the scope of work
- Develop project execution plans, schedule, and budget
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Manage all subcontractors, internal resources, third parties and vendors to implement the project execution plan
- Monitor subcontractor construction progress on a regular basis, reinforcing safety and quality with subcontractor and addressing any issues that arise during construction
- Manage contractors and utilities to achieve Commercial Operations Date (COD)
- Coordinate internally to monitor project schedules and assure timely completion of all deliverables
- Assist preconstruction department in developing project estimates and schedules during sales process
- Approve invoices and manage progress billings
- Initiate close-out procedures and prepare close-out documents
- Perform procurement activities, such as quoting and creating purchase orders, and coordinate logistics of material purchases arriving at project sites
- Travel to sites as necessary
Competencies
REQUIRED
- 2+ years related solar ground mount construction management experience
- 4+ years total professional experience
- Proven working experience in project management; knowledge in construction means and methods
- 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
- Experience managing front-of-the-meter interconnections, contractors, and other details related to larger interconnections
- Strong organization, leadership, negotiation, and delegation skills
- Working knowledge of scheduling concepts such as CPM, Gantt charts, etc.
- Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, scheduling software
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
- Experience as an owner’s representative to manage a project per AVLs, installation standards, and into operation phase
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience)
- Experience managing onsite witness testing, commissioning, inspection, turnover procedures, and COD requirements
- Knowledge of migrating portfolios of projects between land development, finance, and into the construction process
- Experience managing large ground mount solar installations
- Solar project development exposure
- Solar engineering experience (PVsyst, Helioscope, etc.)
- Utility Interconnection experience
- NABCEP certification is preferred
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred
- OSHA 30 is a preferred
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000 depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company’s substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 50% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date). Total annual compensation potential, when including bonus, is $135,000 – $180,000.
Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture, and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
- Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
- Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
- Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
- Generous parental leave
- 401(k) matching (after vesting period)
- Work from home stipend for new employees
- Public transit reimbursement
- PTO for volunteering in the community
- Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
- Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.