EPC Solar - Project Manager

LPL Solar; Lynchburg (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Solar, a Fort Lauderdale-based solar EPC, seeks a Project Manager to lead execution of utility-scale solar projects across multiple states. You will manage schedules, budgets, safety, and client relationships, coordinating field teams, design, procurement, and commissioning.

Candidates should have 3+ years in solar construction, a relevant engineering degree, strong communication, and proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, Procore, and Sage. Travel is required; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Solar Construction project management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with client teams, subcontractors, and officials.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Primavera (P6) or MS Project, Procore and Sage.
• Spanish-speaking a plus; ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manages solar project execution, including P&L management, working with trade contractors, and assisting in proposals and presentations.
• Contributes to project financial tracking: approves expenditures, prepares monthly owner requisitions, processes requisitions, manages change orders, and manages assets.
• Collaborates with safety and field teams to develop and maintain project safety program and safety culture.
• Oversees quality management plan and quality culture.
• Coordinates and monitors design deliverables to facilitate permits, procurement, off-site production, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Manages project performance status reports for schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety and environment, and lessons learned.

Skills

SolarConstructionExperience

ProjectManagement

Communication

TravelRequired

SpanishSpeaking

Education

BachelorsInEngineering

ConstructionManagement

Tools

PrimaveraP6/MSProject

Procore

Sage

MSOffice

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.