Owner's Senior Project Manager

Strata Clean Energy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy, a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead pre-construction and turnkey execution for mid- to late-stage projects. You will own pre-construction tasks, coordinate with internal teams and external contractors, and drive design reviews and RFPs.

You will manage project P&L for pre-construction and construction, ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance, and collaborate with development, asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or PMP, or equivalent in construction/engineering.
• 5+ years construction/power industry experience with 3+ years in solar/storage development or pre-construction.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar and storage development process.
• Knowledge of EPC pricing, interconnection, and permitting.
• Ability to manage project teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Represent Owner's interests with stakeholders on-site and off-site.
• Own pre-construction and budget responsibility for projects.
• Assist commercial and legal teams with EPC, equipment, O&M, and asset management contracts.
• Coordinate contract administration, risk mitigation, and construction-period closeout of key contracts.
• Lead EPC RFPs, price reviews, and bid evaluations.
• Support hiring of project staff and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Pre-construction experience

Solar/storage development

EPC pricing

Contract negotiation

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Owner's Senior Project Manager will be responsible for pre-construction of Mid-stage and Late-stage Development Projects and ensuring successful turnkey execution for utility-scale PV, PV+BESS hybrid and standalone energy storage projects. The Senior Project Manager will bring pre-construction and execution experience to ensure that development projects progress with input from the pre-construction team. Ownership of pre-construction tasks to support development with scoping studies, evaluating designs, and administering RFPs for contractors will be the responsibility of the Senior Project Manager.

Summary

We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Onsite and offsite project representation of Owner's interests with internal and external stakeholders
• Project P&L / budget responsibility for pre-construction stage and construction-stage projects
• Assist commercial and legal teams with negotiation of EPC, equipment, O&M, and asset management contracts.
• Coordination, contract administration, risk mitigation, and construction-period closeout of key project contracts (EPC, owner-supplied equipment, O&M, asset management, offtake, & interconnection)
• Management of key support staff, consultants, & advisors (e.g., subject matter experts, owner's engineer, independent engineer, legal counsel, etc.)
• Coordinate with Strata development, asset management, power marketing, financing, and other teams as necessary.
• Tracking, management, and reporting of project risks and KPIs.
• Interaction with AHJs and other local stakeholders
• Assistance with hiring additional project staff as required.
• Support company continuous improvement activities

Development Stage Pre-Construction Duties

Mid Stage

• Review of Crossings and site plan optimization for access
• Water source identified and cost estimated
• Construction permit requirements identified and cost estimated
• Coordination with Developer for Long Lead Equipment Planning, O&M Cost Estimate, Budget updates to P75, Project Schedule updates, Layout coordination and incorporation of study results
• Provide EPC Constructability Review
• Develop and administer EPC RFP for detailed pricing
• Liaise with EPCs to solicit early indicative pricing, perform EPC bid reviews, and ongoing status of EPC price to maintain pricing inputs for the project model

Late Stage

• Accountable for retail/station power agreements
• Support requirements to meet LGIA NTP
• Support decommissioning plan finalization
• Review scope and results of geo-technical evaluations
• Support budget (P95) and schedule updates
• Support review of design basis layout completion and design/energy/cost optimization
• Coordinate with Dev Engineering on IE report drafting and diligence
• Support evaluations and planning for equipment selection and optimization
• Perform EPC RFP, levelized bids, make award recommendations to management
• Develop O&M scope and coordinate O&M RFP
• Provide recommendation for O&M award in concert with internal O&M / Asset management teams
• Lead formal handoff meeting/workshop from Development to Execution team

Pre-construction Stage

• Ministerial permitting completed by EPC (building, grading, drainage, etc)
• Support Dev Engineering and Capital Markets on Diligence and IE report finalization
• Execute EPC contract
• Execute O&M contract
• Coordinate with procurement execution of equipment contracts
• Support Capital Markets on diligence and Financial Close
• Participate in IC approval

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, PMP, or equivalent experience in construction, engineering, or related fields
• Experience bringing an EPC or Owner's perspective into mid-stage development (schedule, constructability, permitting, and pricing)
• 5+ years construction/power industry experience, including 3+ years supporting solar or storage development or pre-construction
• Strong understanding of the utility-scale solar and storage development process, including site design, permitting, interconnection, and EPC pricing
• Working knowledge of PV and energy storage systems
• Working understanding of EPC contract structure, pricing, and administration
• Command of capital project execution fundamentals (safety, quality, schedule, budget, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and compliance)
• Familiarity with non-EPC power project agreements (offtake, interconnection, lease, O&M, etc.)
• Strong project management skills & ability to work with limited supervision.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, attention to detail, and accountability
• Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven environment.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite

Perks and Benefits

• we offer medical/dental/vision insurance plans, PTO, and 401K with a company matching portion.

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.