Avantus

Avantus

Project Manager, Construction

(Hybrid or Remote) San Diego, CA, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$136k-$160kDetected 30 days ago
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for the Project Manager (EPC and Construction) position.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills.
  • This role reports to Director, EPC and Construction.

Responsibilities

  • Support EPC procurement from initial bid through EPC Agreement execution.
  • Coordinate across functional teams and consultants for the development and negotiation of key project documents for EPC contracting.
  • Support overall EPC proposal process, including ownership of overall RFP schedule and accuracy and completeness of EPC responses.
  • Work closely with procurement team to ensure equipment packages are coordinated with EPC partners.
  • Manage distribution and review of design and technical submittals from EPC partners to ensure cross functional sign off.
  • Work independently to identify and avoid/mitigate potential cost impacts and schedule delays are either avoided or mitigated. Lead and provide recommendations for path forward with internal team and executives.
  • Act as the day to day project lead representing Avantus
  • Maintain project internal accounting database (Cashflow and project details) for accuracy.
  • Produce and manage project reporting to lenders and sponsors
  • Manage coordination between engineering and cost estimating teams, ensuring project constructability and cost-effective solutions are pursued.

Requirements

  • Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast paced, and constantly evolving environment as well as extended hours, as required
  • Ability to take on tasks with general directions/guidance.
  • Coordinate with engineering team on project diligence required by financing processes and independent engineers.

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or construction management.
  • 5 years of EPC management and contracting experience, preferably in solar development or utility infrastructure projects.
  • 3 years experience working for a utility-scale solar developer or an IPP.
  • Preferably has worked for a developer or an IPP.
  • Experience with a utility scale solar developer preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • The ability to realize/focus toward the big picture under pressure.
  • Self-starter. Quick learner. Ability to take on tasks with general directions/guidance.

Compensation

  • $136,083 - $160,098 USD

Benefits

  • Support Project Director in responding to Project Buyer/equity partner concerns are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

Company info

  • ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for the Project Manager (EPC and Construction) position.

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