Construction Project Manager - Solar Construction

Location: Arlington, VA headquarters / Remote - US East Coast only

The Opportunity

This position is based in our Arlington, VA headquarters ; however, remote work is available for candidates located on the US East Coast only .

Construction Project Manager

Location: Arlington, VA headquarters / Remote - US East Coast only

The Opportunity

This Construction Project Manager position is based in our Arlington, VA headquarters ; however, remote work is available for candidates located on the US East Coast only .

In this role, you will coordinate closely with internal teams, contractors, inspectors, consultants, local counties, and other relevant agencies to deliver projects successfully. You will oversee utility-scale solar projects from the permitting phase through construction closeout and handover to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team.

This position is responsible for budget management, scheduling, contracting, and procurement coordination to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute contractor agreements written to ensure compliance with project specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of direct reports.
• Manage project cost accounting and project budgets to limit financial risk.
• Manage drawing takeoffs, estimating and subcontractor agreements.
• Coordinates all aspects of the project work including equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendors toward successful implementation of the project.
• Works with all project stakeholders, both internal and external to develop and maintain the project schedule.
• Maintains professional level of communication with subcontractors, equipment and material vendors, owners, inspectors, etc.
• Manage construction activities, contracts, and finances to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Contribute/manage efforts to problem solve for drawing conflicts and coordination with project consultants, site managers, etc.
• Manage closeout effort of the projects including commissioning, training, warranties and operation and maintenance manuals for turn over to O&M dept.
• Manage project budget, RFI, and change order management.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

We are looking for someone with a combination of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. If you meet at least 70% of the items below, we want to talk to you!

• 4+ years track record of expertise in project management, preferably in Utility-scale renewables in Virginia/East Coast. Those with experience at general contractor will be considered.
• Project and/or case management skills, including managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• High level knowledge of solar renewable energy construction process.
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, P6 or similar scheduling software to create and manage critical path project schedule.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with contractor outreach and project estimation.
• Strong technical understanding of drawings and specifications such that one can add value to troubleshooting/problem solving communication with contractors and superintendents.
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, negotiating and customer service.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local communities and public officials.

Work Location, Structure, and Travel:

• This position will be based in the Arlington, VA / Remote - US East Coast only.
• Travel may be required throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region up to 25% of time