Houston Solar EPC Project Manager: Construction & Permitting

Urban Grid Solar Projects, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paternal Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Urban Grid Solar Projects, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead late-stage development through EPC contracting, construction, and hand-off to Asset Operations. You will manage multiple projects, maintain schedules and budgets, and own project risk and performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction PM, strong budgeting skills, and experience with cross-functional stakeholders in solar development environments. Travel for site visits is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders and manage complex project environments.
• Strong financial acumen to develop accurate project budgets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational capacity to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and experience evaluating supplier quotes and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the project construction process, including contractor safety, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with project Development and Engineering on local, state, and federal permitting efforts to prepare the project for contracting and construction.
• Work with Supply Chain in support of procurement for long lead and owner-furnished equipment.
• Be the commercial lead from RFP through substantial completion including engineering site optimization, CapEx reviews, and interconnect requirements.
• Effectively communicate with project stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, permitting entities, lenders, tax equity investors, landowners, and others.
• Coordinate or lead remaining permitting processes and interface with regulatory authorities as necessary to secure permits and approvals.
• Conduct routine site visits to monitor progress and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Prepare regular progress reports, including project status updates, financial summaries, and risk assessments for internal and external stakeholders (PPA and lender reporting).
• Assure rigorous quality assurance measures to ensure deliverables meet specifications; address issues.
• Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare the project for a smooth hand-over to Asset Operations with all necessary documentation.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor negotiation

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

MS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

Urban Grid Solar Projects, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead late-stage development through EPC contracting, construction, and hand-off to Asset Operations. You will manage multiple projects, maintain schedules and budgets, and own project risk and performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction PM, strong budgeting skills, and experience with cross-functional stakeholders in solar development environments. Travel for site visits is required.