EPC Solar - Project Manager

LPL Solar LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Solar LLC seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee solar project execution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role involves managing profit and loss, collaborating with teams to maintain safety and quality management, and developing strong relationships with stakeholders.

Qualified candidates should possess a degree in engineering or a related field and have at least three years of experience in solar construction project management. Strong communication skills are essential, and Spanish-speaking is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in Solar Construction project management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Spanish-speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage solar project execution, including profit and loss management.
• Contribute to project financial tracking and manage change order process.
• Collaborate with the jobsite and Safety team to maintain safety programs.
• Oversee the implementation of quality management plan.
• Manage project performance status reports for various metrics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Solar Construction project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Project

Procore

Sage

Job description

Overview

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 Field Supervisors.

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