Solar EPC Project Manager or Senior Project Manager - Grid Power

Origis Energy; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Origis Energy in Miami is looking for an experienced Project Leader to oversee project execution from development to operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in solar energy and experience managing multiple utility-scale projects.

This role requires excellent organization, communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Travel may be required up to 40%. Join us in our mission for a carbon-free future!

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within renewable energy.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete execution lifecycle of solar projects.
• Coordinate with engineering for optimal designs and procurement.
• Engage with financial teams to manage budgets and schedules.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders on project milestones.

Skills

Strong technical solar background

Ability to work independently

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Technical or Business degree

Professional certification (PE, RA, or other) preferred

Job description

Join the Origis Energy Team!

OriGIS Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net‑zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long‑term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Position Description

OriGIS Energy is seeking an experienced, technically focused Project Leader to be responsible for the complete execution life cycle of project(s) from Development through to Operations. The Project Leader will report to the Vice President of Project Delivery and other departmental leaders to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Management Duties:
  • Work closely with Project Development to understand real estate, legal, environmental, permitting, constructability, and interconnection issues.
  • Accountable for EPC budgets and schedules from early‑stage Development through EPC execution.
  • Close engagement/support of internal Finance team.
  • Project schedule management.
  • Communicate critical development, design, permitting, supply chain, preconstruction, and contract milestones with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identify and communicate potential high‑risk items to the Management team and develop action plans to address them.
  • EPC scope of work development.
  • Internal management presentations/updates; communicate overall EPC strategy/approach in close coordination with Contracts team to facilitate the EPC RFP process and selection.
  • Drive the EPC negotiations to timely execution while aligning with cost, schedule, and commercial targets of the project.
  • Lead kickoff meetings to transition projects from Precon through execution.
  • Project status reporting.
• Engineering Duties:
  • Drive value engineering efforts.
  • Coordinate with Engineering on solar and energy storage plant designs to optimize energy production vs project site constructability cost considerations.
  • Manage multiple 3rd party consultants/engineers.
• Procurement Duties:
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain team to evaluate current best‑in‑class offerings from major equipment suppliers.
  • 3rd Party EPC bidding and contracting.
• Construction Duties:
  • EPC contract management.
  • Coordinate with construction site teams.
  • Interconnection Utility interface.
  • Drive closeout and turnover coordination with operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical solar background.
• Large utility‑scale solar experience ideal.
• BESS experience ideal.
• Comprehension of solar cost structure.
• Experience in EPC contract negotiations and management.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Technical or Business degree required.
• Professional certification (PE, RA, or other) preferred.

Key Attributes for Success

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to perform in a high‑growth, fast‑paced, collaborative work environment.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary team meetings to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proven business acumen skills.
• Team player; ability to work with multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Possess a "get it done" mentality.
• Strong organization, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to step in and take on additional tasks to support the larger team.
• Versatility, flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

Location Austin TX; Miami FL; remote considered for the right candidate

Travel Up to 40% travel as needed

Job Level Manager or Senior Project Manager depending on candidate - no direct reports

OriGIS Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.

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