Project Manager

Adapture Renewables; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits

Work-from-home policy

Personal time off and company holiday package

Job summary

Adapture Renewables is seeking a Project Manager for their Construction team in Oakland, California. You will lead utility-scale solar projects from development through to operation, managing internal and external resources, budgets, and project plans.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing solar PV and battery energy storage construction projects, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership capabilities. Benefits include competitive health coverage and a 401(k) matching plan.

Qualifications

• Experience managing utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects from inception to operation.
• Knowledge of civil design requirements for PV project development.
• OSHA 30 certification and other relevant safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver solar and energy storage projects.
• Manage budgets and schedules, ensuring compliance with EPC milestones.
• Conduct regular site visits and assess project health.

Skills

Utility-scale solar PV project management

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

PVsyst energy modeling software

Job description

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, we develop, finance, engineer, build, own, and operate high quality utility‑scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage projects. Our Construction team is looking for a talented Project Manager to help support the efforts of our fast‑growing company. Adapture Renewables is owned by KIRKBI Climate – the private holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family founded to build a sustainable future for the LEGO® brand through generations.

Overview

This position will work in our Construction team and lead the end‑to‑end delivery of utility‑scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects, from development and preconstruction handoff through commercial operation. The Project Manager will own project plans, budgets, schedules, and EPC execution while leading a project team of APMs, CMs, and Quality Managers. This position reports to the Director of Construction and may be based remotely in the U.S., with periodic travel to our Bay Area home office and other company locations.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal and external resources to execute through development and precon handoff to project team
• Lead contract negotiations with EPCs and drive contract execution process
• Lead project procurement coordination activities (e.g., modules, MPT, HV breakers)
• Assist the development team by providing site risk assessment and mitigation options
• Analyze site for key constructability factors based on constraint data including, but not limited to, environmental risks, easements, wetlands, and pipelines
• Interview, hire, lead, and retain APMs, CMs, and Quality Managers to manage projects from inception to O&M
• Manage project plans and budgets; compile revenue and cash flow forecasts; compile financial reports for executive management and shareholders
• Manage utility requirements and GIA, including substation, switchyard, and T‑line construction
• Manage and build BESS projects, including standalone, co‑located, and combined configurations
• Drive project schedule to meet contractual EPC milestones, Utility/GIA milestones, ISO COD, and PPA COD deadlines
• Provide support to the precon team on RFP bid reviews and technical documentation, including support in the EPC selection process
• Conduct monthly owner site visits and assessments to monitor and manage construction EPCs
• Implement, monitor, and improve the following systems on a project‑by‑project basis:
  • Site‑specific safety program and site safety audits
  • Quality management program and QA/QC inspections
  • Cost management system
  • Schedule management system
• Lead and coordinate communications with landowners, utilities, and offtakers as needed during construction
• Report on project health regularly to management
• Represent the construction department in relevant development and delivery meetings as required
• Represent the construction department during relevant third‑party stakeholder meetings and events as required
• Coordinate weekly one‑on‑one meetings with the project team

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing utility‑scale solar PV and BESS construction projects from inception through commercial operation
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• PVsyst energy modeling software experience
• Experience with PV utility‑scale design, including layouts and single‑line diagrams
• Experience with civil design requirements for the development of PV utility‑scale projects, including site access, site drainage, and hydrology
• Experience with various PV technologies used in utility‑scale projects in the U.S. market
• Experience with resource analysis and performance metrics and KPIs, including leading training and certification processes
• OSHA 30 certification; CPR/First‑Aid/AED; SWPPP and erosion control
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills
• Position requires regular travel to project sites and other company locations

Benefits Package

• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
• Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits
• Attractive personal time off and company holiday package
• Work‑from‑home policy
• Salary commensurate with experience
• $135,000 - $155,000, DOE

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified candidates only. No search firms.