Construction Project Manager

Aligned Climate Capital; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Carried interest

Job summary

Aligned Climate Capital LLC is seeking a Construction Project Manager to support the Aligned Solar Partners (ASP) strategy, coordinating construction from contract execution through handoff to asset management.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years’ experience in C&I or utility-scale solar, EPC/IPP background, and a bachelor’s degree. You will manage EPCs, procurement for modules/inverters, and assist with financing and lender coordination to meet schedule and budget goals.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of work experience directly managing the construction of C&I or utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Experience at a developer or EPC; IPP preferred.
• Experience in procurement, construction management and engineering.
• Familiar with solar project lifecycle including permitting, interconnection, procurement, and commissioning.
• Fluency with standard project management and document management software.
• Familiarity with scheduling software such as Microsoft Projects, Primavera, or similar platforms.
• Experience with construction financing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of solar project construction from contract through handoff to asset management.
• Manage third-party EPC contractors from contract execution through substantial completion and handover.
• Oversee procurement logistics for modules, inverters, and other solar equipment.
• Support EPC bidding, contract negotiations, and verification of invoices and payments.
• Track project status and maintain data documentation across platforms.

Skills

Construction management

Renewable energy procurement

Asset management

IPPs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Primavera

Job description

REPORTS TO: Director, Aligned Solar Partners

Aligned Climate Capital LLC (Aligned) is an asset manager that believes the global response to climate change is creating a $50 trillion market opportunity. Founded in 2019, Aligned is a dynamic and mission‑driven firm that invests exclusively in the companies and real assets that are decarbonizing the global economy. It is seeking candidates who are self‑motivated, innovative, and committed to using financial tools to address climate change.

The Construction Project Manager will support the Aligned Solar Partners (ASP) strategy. ASP is one of Aligned’s core investment strategies and it involves acquiring, financing, constructing, and operating distributed solar, community solar, and energy storage projects in the United States. Aligned currently manages a 90MW portfolio of assets through this strategy.

This role is ideal for candidates with hands‑on experience delivering C&I or utility‑scale solar projects, particularly those who have worked at Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Engineering‑Procurement‑Construction (EPC) firms, or solar developers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is an exciting opportunity to support a growing solar infrastructure investment platform. The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating the successful execution of solar project construction from contract execution through handoff to asset management.

Responsibilities include:

• Management of third‑party EPC contractors from contract execution through substantial completion and handover to asset management. As part of that process, they will
• Ensure compliance of renewable energy projects
• Ensure that deliverables are timely
• Track adherence to the budgets
• Review change orders
• Ensure the fulfillment of contracts
• Overseeing procurement logistics for modules, inverters, and other solar‑specific equipment
• Involvement and support in EPC bidding process and contract negotiations
• Verification of invoices and submission of payments
• Support in procurement decisions and logistics management of modules and other equipment
• Support in placement of commercial debts and management of relationship with lender independent engineers
• Coordination with owner’s engineer
• Coordination with utility for placed‑in‑service and witness test procedures
• Regular coordination with asset management during substantial completion to asset management hand‑off
• Support in internal initiatives to build out project tracking and data document protocol
• Project status tracking on software platforms

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-10 years of work experience directly managing the construction of C&I or utility‑scale solar PV projects
• Prior experience at a developer or EPC. Experience at an IPP preferred but not required.
• Experience in renewable energy procurement, construction management and engineering. Experience in asset management preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with the solar project lifecycle, including permitting, interconnection, procurement, and commissioning
• Bachelor’s degree. A degree related field in a related field is a plus but not a requirement
• Fluency in standard project management and document management software
• Familiarity with project scheduling software such Microsoft Projects, Primavera, or similar platforms
• Experience with construction financing

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary between $130,000 - $165,000 commensurate with experience and geographically dependent
• Eligibility for annual bonus and carried interest
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aligned is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.