Project Manager - Solar Construction

Energix North America is seeking a Project Manager for Solar Construction based in Arlington, VA. The role involves overseeing utility-scale solar projects from permitting to closeout, coordinating with various stakeholders, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Candidates should have 4+ years of project management experience in renewable energy, strong technical skills, and proficiency in project management software.
Our Opportunity

The project manager will be based in our Arlington, Virginia headquarters. In this role you will be part of the project management team for utility scale solar for our company’s projects, including.

coordination within the company, contractors, inspectors, consultants, local counties, and other agencies. Project manager will oversee projects from permitting phase to closeout and turnover to operations and maintenance team. Responsibilities include estimating, contracting, compiling, and staying within project budget, creating, and staying on schedule, and coordinating material.

procurement and delivery to ensure project is completely in an effective manner.

Principal Duties & 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.
• 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.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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.
• Manage construction activities, contracts, and finances to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, P6 or similar scheduling software to create and manage critical path project schedule.
• Manage project budget, RFI, and change order management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with contractor outreach and project estimation.
• Manage project RFIs, manage project submittals, and deliver project updates in organized manner.
• Coordinate project scheduling, material procurement, inspections, contractor mobilizations, etc. with construction super intendents/site managers.
• Manage and develop direct reports if necessary.
• Strong technical understanding of drawings and specifications such that one can add value to troubleshooting/problem solving communication with contractors and superintendents.
• Independent thinker able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to produce error free work under deadline.
• Team player with strong initiative, intrinsically motivated, works autonomously.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related or construction management field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.