EPC Solar - Project Manager

lplsolarllc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Solar, a Fort Lauderdale-based self-perform solar EPC company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead large-scale solar construction projects across multiple states. You will manage budgets, schedules, risk, and stakeholder relationships, coordinating with the safety, design, and field teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of solar construction PM experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, and Sage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in Solar Construction project management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with client teams and officials.
• Proficiency with MS Office, scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and PM/Accounting tools like Procore and Sage.

Responsibilities

• Manages solar project execution, including profit and loss management and working with trade contractors.
• Contributes to project financial tracking: approvals, requisitions, and change orders.
• Collaborates with site safety to implement and maintain the project safety program.
• Oversees quality management and design deliverable scheduling for permits and procurement.
• Monitors project performance reports for schedule, costs, and resources.
• Ensures equipment, materials, and resources are available for field operations.
• Manages risk of EPC agreement and design compliance with contract obligations.
• Leads project team, client representatives, consultants, and subcontractors relationships.

Skills

Project management

Solar construction

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Sage

Job description

LPL Solar is a self-perform solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, managing long-standing relationships with utilities and large IPPs (Independent Power Producers) in the U.S. Our leadership team has over 20 GW of solar construction experience with over 200 cumulative projects completed in thirteen states and the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Unlike some EPCs, LPL self-performs the construction of many of the build components of a utility-scale solar plant. Skills and experience gained in self-perform construction pay significant dividends as our colleagues progress into different opportunities within the company. Deeply involved in each aspect of construction, our Project Managers interact regularly with Corporate Leadership, Project Executives, General Superintendents, Superintendents, and Feld Supervisors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages solar project execution, including profit and loss management, working with trade contractors, and/or participating in proposals and presentations.
• Contributes to project financial tracking as follows:
  • Approves miscellaneous job expenditures
  • Assists in preparing monthly Owner Requisitions
  • Processes monthly requisitions
  • Manages change order process
  • Assists in Loss-Control Management
  • Manages project assets
• Collaborates with the jobsite and Safety team to develop, implement, and maintain the project safety program for a safe work environment. Creates and influences safety culture as a mentor and model.
• Oversees the implementation of quality management plan and quality culture.
• Coordinates, monitors, and manages design deliverable schedule to facilitate and/or assist with permits, procurement, off-site production, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout of the project
• Manages project performance status reports for schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety and environment, quality control, and best practices/lessons learned programs.
• Collaborates with Field Supervision to confirm that all necessary equipment, material, and resources are in place for field operations at appropriate times.
• Manages risk of EPC Agreement and design compliance to contract obligations.
• Manages project team, client representative, consultant, and trade contractor relationships
• Manages staff and hourly workforce schedules.
• Develops and maintains strong, customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers, including local governmental officials.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or other related disciplines required
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in Solar Construction project management, including roles as Project Engineer, Sr. Project Engineer, and/or Assistant Project Manager
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for interaction with:
  • Client team member and representatives
  • Subcontractors
  • Local governmental officials
• Computer proficiency is a necessity, including familiarity with:
  • MS Office Suite of tools,
  • Schedule software; Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project
  • Project Management/Project Accounting software like Procore and Sage
• Spanish-speaking a plus
• Ability to travel

If you want to be part of a rapidly growing Solar EPC that is transforming the future of power generation through renewable energy, that is inspired by innovation and a collaborative environment, and is focused on providing employees career-advancing opportunities while building long-term client relationships, LPL Solar could be the place for you.