EPC Solar - Project Manager

LPL Solar; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Solar, a Fort Lauderdale-based solar EPC, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead solar construction projects across the U.S. You will oversee execution, budgets, schedules, and safety programs, collaborating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires a civil/ME/CM degree and a minimum of three years in solar construction project management, with strong communication, leadership, and software skills (Primavera P6,

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of Solar Construction project management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client and contractor interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees solar project execution, including profit/loss management and coordination with trade contractors.
• Manages change orders, monthly requisitions, and project assets for accurate financial tracking.
• Collaborates with the safety team to develop and maintain a strong safety culture and program.
• Coordinates design deliverables, permits, procurement, off-site production, construction, testing and closeout.
• Prepares and reviews project status reports on schedule, cost, equipment, manpower, materials, safety, environment and quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Sage

MS Office

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.