Solar Project Manager

Position Overview:

Can you manage large solar projects and deliver ‘on time' and ‘on budget' while delighting customers and exceeding their expectations? Are you ready to join one of the best international Solar Photovoltaic companies? If you can, we want to talk to you.

The challenge facing you and your team, which consists of engineers, procurement managers, sub contractors, superintendents, and a myriad of multi-faceted personnel, is to accelerate our already-rapid growth by managing the solar projects to be completed on time and on below budget all the while exceeding customer expectations. You will be managing multiple projects simultaneously across the US, primarily in California and the East Coast.

You will be required to work closely with general contractors, electricians, city, county, state and federal officials, project owners and regulatory agencies, in order to efficiently and professionally complete ground up projects of varying size and scope.

Your role as project manager will be to own the project from cradle to grave. You will ensure that 1) the customer is delighted 2) the solar projects are built with our high quality standard 3) the solar project exceeds our yield expectations 4) the project is completed within the planned timeline 5) all projects are completed below budget 6) you develop a partnership attitude with our sub contractors and all project stake holders, and finally 7) You will promote and ensure safe work practice and conditions. We have high expectations to provide a safe work environment. Projects will vary from less than $500,000 to $6M.

It is crucial that you are an exceptional communicator, highly organized with efficiency and attention to detail and timelines.

Qualifications:

The position requires a minimum of 5 or more years of managing complex construction projects, quick learner, flexible, preferably with:

1. a PMI/PMP certification
2. experience in solar photovoltaic's
3. high voltage transmission and substation construction
4. above all a great positive attitude when confronted with difficult situations or pressing deadlines.

At this time target start date is 3rd quarter of this year (June-July).

This is a unique opportunity for a tier 1 candidate to take the organization to the next level through the establishment of a systematic project management process, creating a productive and organized project strategy.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading a high performance EPC team implementing multi- million dollar projects to government, Fortune 500, businesses and utilities. The selected individual will possess superb communication and leadership skills, the ability to inspire and motivate. The successful candidate will have an "ownership" mentality, managing company expenditures cautiously while generating production that significantly add to the top and bottom line.

All we require is your commitment to excellence, an undying love for giving your team what you have promised, and loyalty to growing the company to its fullest potential.

Solar PM Requirements:

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum Experience Required (including years of experience): 7+years of experience
• Licenses / Certifications Required / Preferred: PMP Certification (preferred)
• Software / Systems skills required / preferred: Demonstrated experience in personnel management
• Experience working well independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors that come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources including upper management, clients, and other departments
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
• CAD a plus
• Microsoft Office Suite a must; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint

To Apply: 

To Begin the Application Process:

Our hiring process is similar to an RFP process (request for proposal). Please honestly self evaluate your skills and experiences based on the table below and respond with the total points in each area. You will be rating yourself on a scale with the maximum points possible listed for each item. If you do not possess the skill, please score a zero (0). Please include your overall score. The top 25% of the candidates are going to be interviewed over the phone. The finalist will be interviewed at our offices in El Dorado Hills, CA.

To be considered for this position, you must complete the following steps:

1. Click on this link to Administaff (our recruiting service), and apply.
2. Email both your self-assessment (below) and your resume.

Self Assessment Questionaire:

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Address:
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1. Bachelor degree or engineering degree (5 points)
2. Project Management Professional certification PMP/PMI (10 points)
3. Experience project managing construction projects (10 points)
4. Experience with MW solar projects as a project manager (5 points)
5. Experience managing and controlling sub contractors (5 points)
6. Experience managing budgets and negotiating with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers (1 point)
7. Experience writing sub contractors contracts, (we are looking for a detailed 8 page contract as opposed to a one pager) (1 point)
8. Experience in the field, not behind a PC (1 point
9. Experience implementing quality control programs (3 points)
10. Communication skills, good written (1 point)
11. Communication skills, excellent verbal (1 point)
12. Willingness to travel for the project duration approx. 1 month (1 point)
13. Fluent in Spanish (1 point)
14. Fluent in Italian (1 point)
15. Great positive attitude when presented with adversity (3 points)
16. Willing to relocate to El Dorado Hills, CA (*1 point)