Hybrid Project Manager, Construction

at Sanity.io

• Job title: Project Manager, Construction
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $136,083 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Diego, United States

About the role

• Project Manager overseeing EPC and construction projects at Avantus. Managing project procurement, engineering, and execution in the clean energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure safety priorities are reflected in the contracting.
• 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.
• Coordinate with engineering team on project diligence required by financing processes and independent engineers.
• Manage distribution and review of design and technical submittals from EPC partners to ensure cross functional sign off.
• Ensure that the site is being constructed with safety as number one priority, being inquisitive about safety issues and safety wins for the site being managed.
• 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.
• Support Project Director in responding to Project Buyer/equity partner concerns are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Work with Onsite construction managers to understand project status, forecast risk, and identify potential obstacles to projection budget and schedule.
• Communicate openly and effectively with all project stakeholders.
• Ensure contract compliance with all relevant project agreements.
• 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.
• Review project development schedules and ensure that EPC timelines are appropriate.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cashflows and milestone dates.
• Travel to the job sites and offices as necessary to complete job duties.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to work on multiple projects across various design and construction phases.
• 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.
• Team player to work in concert with the development team, finance team and engineering and procurement teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Office, 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.
• Positive and growth-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• comprehensive medical and dental plan options
• flexible PTO