Senior Project Manager, C&I
Application Deadline: 27 October 2023
Department: Project Management/Ops
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Denver, CO
Reporting To: Director, C&I Project Management
Compensation: $65,000 – $90,000 / year
Description
Pivot Energy is seeking a determined Senior Project Manager to join the team. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of rooftop, carport, and Ground mount solar PV construction projects nationally. These projects may range in size between 1-5MW. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and management of all aspects of the construction process and working with owners, subcontractors, engineers, vendors, and financiers for successful project delivery.
Strong problem-solving abilities are a must to deal with inevitable shifts in project scope, schedule, and other elements of the project lifecycle. The position requires a complete understanding of the construction business, safety compliance, and the ability to work under deadlines. This position has a high degree of responsibility that works independently and accurately reports high level issues and project status. Expectations are focused on managing budgets and schedules for more complex projects 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 a national footprint.
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.
- 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.
- Communicate in a clear and thoughtful manner with project stakeholders
- Travel to sites as necessary
Competencies
Required
- Minimum 6 years professional experience required, 4+ in the commercial solar industry preferred
- Experience in the solar industry or comparable energy experience
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical or regulatory details with stakeholders
- Ability to motivate and manage teams of highly effective individuals to achieve project objectives
- Proven working experience in project management and knowledge in construction means and methods
- Ability to review and navigate contracts and contract negotiation.
- Strong understanding of relevant engineering aspects
- 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
- Mastery of the primary job responsibilities and ability to manage more complex projects
- Solar project development exposure
- Solar engineering exposure (PVsyst, Helioscope, etc.)
- Utility Interconnection experience
- NABCEP certification is a preferred
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred
- OSHA 30 is a preferred
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$110,000 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 $127,500 -$165,000.
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.