EPC & Construction Project Manager, Solar (Flexible PTO)

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

comprehensive medical and dental plan

flexible PTO

Job summary

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager (EPC and Construction) to support day-to-day EPC functions from early development through construction and commercial operation for a portfolio of projects.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate across development, finance, engineering and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years of EPC management and contracting experience, preferably in solar development or utility infrastructure projects.
• 3 years experience working for a utility-scale solar developer or an IPP.
• Preferably has worked for a developer or an IPP.
• 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 and engineering and procurement teams.
• Scheduling software (Primavera and/or Project) experience a plus.
• Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical and dental plan options, flexible PTO.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day EPC team functions from early-stage development through construction and commercial operation for a portfolio of projects.
• Support procurement, construction, management of the engineering and permitting milestones required for project financing and successful construction of the project.
• Collaborate with development, finance, engineering and procurement teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Excellent communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Self-starter

Team player

Pressure management

Big-picture focus

Adaptability

Scheduling software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager (EPC and Construction) to support day-to-day EPC functions from early development through construction and commercial operation for a portfolio of projects.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate across development, finance, engineering and procurement teams.