Project Controls Manager

Pine Gate Renewables; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead project scheduling and budget management for solar projects. This role offers the chance to work closely with various teams, ensuring compliance and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining project schedules, analyzing risks, and supporting budget management tasks. With a commitment to employee well-being, this company offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment. If you're passionate about renewable energy and project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Training and Development

Remote Work Options

Dog-Friendly Offices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with project scheduling software and Critical Path Method.
• Experience in renewable project development or construction is required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project schedules for multiple solar projects.
• Analyze construction schedules to identify risks and changes.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Budget Management

Risk Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

BA/BS in Construction Management

BA/BS in Engineering

BA/BS in Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

MS Excel

Job description

Pine Gate Renewables is a leading renewable energy company focused on project development and strategic financing of solar and storage projects throughout the United States. The company’s Pine Gate Impact initiative contributes to multiple non-profit organizations aimed at improving the environment and local communities. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Pine Gate Renewables made the Inc. 5000 list in 2021, placing at #37 and named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2021. Pine Gate Renewables works every day to achieve its mission to “Get Solar Done.” For more information, visit pinegaterenewables.com.

As a Project Controls Manager, you will support our Project Delivery department by building, analyzing, maintaining, and evaluating project schedules in all phases of the solar project lifecycle. You will oversee schedules for multiple projects concurrently and use the schedule knowledge to update, analyze, and advise appropriate team members of the project spend forecasts. You will manage the project schedules and costs across several technology platforms and verify data alignment and integrity. You will also work closely with external EPCs, and other departments within Pine Gate supporting PMs on contractual compliance. The role will provide a unique opportunity to support active construction projects while actively gaining experience in the full project development cycle, from development to financing, with the potential to develop project management experience.

What You’ll Do

• Be PGR's subject matter expert in project scheduling.
• Build and maintain template schedules to be applied to projects in PGR's development and construction pipeline.
• Assist internal Project Managers as they build and track project schedules.
• Analyze construction schedules, helping identify risks, changes in the critical path, and other changes during construction.
• Work as a key interface between PGR site staff and external contractors with respect to scheduling and contractual compliance.
• Audit project contracts and deliverables internally and be a key interface on project contract obligations for legal & transactions teams.
• Work alongside Project Managers to identify and report risks to key milestones based on forecasted vs actual progress.
• Support budget management tasks during pre-construction and construction, updating cashflow forecasts based on schedule changes in the project contracts.
• Prepare reports on project status and finances for management review.
• Develop and monitor budgets for projects based on estimates provided by project managers.
• Develop and improve project controls systems.
• Analyze risks and opportunities as part of risk management program.

Must-Haves

• At least 5 years working with a project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent and using Critical Path Method.
• At least 3 years working to support budget management.
• Experience working in renewable project development or construction required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

Education and Certifications

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent field or 3+ years in renewable energy construction.

Working Environment and Physical Demand

• Travel up to 45%

Pine Gate Renewables believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training, and development, giving back to the community, remote work options, dog-friendly offices, and much more. Pine Gate Renewables is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.