EPC Solar - Project Manager

LPL Solar LLC; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Solar is a self‑perform solar EPC company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeking a Project Manager to lead solar construction projects across multiple states. You will manage scope, budget, and schedule while coordinating with trade contractors and the safety team.

The role requires a civil/ME/CEM background with 3+ years in solar construction project management, strong communication, 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 field.
• Minimum 3 years of Solar Construction project management experience including roles like Project Engineer, Sr. Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with client teams, subcontractors, and local officials.
• Proficiency with project management software: Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, Procore, and Sage; MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage solar project execution including P&L and coordination with trade contractors.
• Maintain project financial tracking: approve expenditures, prepare monthly requisitions, manage change orders.
• Collaborate with site and safety teams to develop and uphold the safety program.
• Oversee quality management plan and culture within the project.
• Coordinate schedules for design deliverables, permitting, procurement, construction, testing and closeout.
• Monitor project performance: schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety, and QA/QC.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language

Willingness to travel

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Mechanical Engineering 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.