Analyst - Infrastructure Development (Energy)

CIM Group, LP • Los Angeles, CA

114d • $80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Assists Development Lead with the day-to-day management duties from acquisition through pre-development, pre-construction, construction, closeout and pre-operation phases of the infrastructure project(s) assigned. The infrastructure projects may include renewable energy (Utility Scale Solar PV, BESS), water utility infrastructure, mission critical facilities, Medium & High Voltage electrical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of experience in a related industry.
• Demonstrates experience in a support role with a real estate / infrastructure development and/or construction management firm, including reading and understanding construction-related documents.
• Seeks out market information internally and externally.
• Takes advantage of professional development opportunities that will provide access to industry insider's opinions.

Responsibilities

• Assists Development Lead in securing the appropriate approvals, certifications, permits, etc. from city and other government agencies.
• Coordinates consultant preparation of plan check submittal documents, applications, payments, letters of authorization, and owner-builder declaration forms.
• Submits documents to relevant governmental agencies, retrieves plan check comments, obtains department clearances on clearance summary worksheet.
• Reads construction documents and understands basic construction concepts.
• Attends and actively participates in weekly OAC meetings.
• Works with the Investment Deal Team(s) to procure accurate due diligence information and produce feasibility analyses of potential acquisitions within the short due diligence timeframe.
• Creates and provides reports related to project status to Development Lead, Investments Deal Team and other stakeholders.
• Monitors and reports project status to investors, lenders, joint ventures, quasi-public partnerships and the like.
• Prepares and tracks development budget related to assigned projects.
• Ensures milestones are met within budget.
• Understands controllable costs and risks.
• Notifies Development Lead of any observed potential cost increases.
• Tracks project timelines, ensures milestones are met on time by notifying Development Lead of potential delays.
• Manages project documents including approvals, agency releases/declarations/determinations, easements, covenants, tract maps, construction documents, A/E design and engineering plans/specs, contracts/change orders, closeout documentation.
• Maintains project and/or management files according to established criteria.
• Shares and uploads documents and communication on General Contractor's project management website.
• Oversees project related document distribution to 3rd parties and own version control.
• Confirms project accountant has entered invoice and vendor information correctly in accounting system.
• Ensures vendor billing is commensurate with work complete.
• Oversees creation of bid documents and scope of work preparation in order to ensure bidders are pricing a comparable scope of work.
• Prepares bid comparison spreadsheets for team review and selection.
• Assists in negotiating and drafting contract terms and scope with design consultants, contractors and other vendors.
• Oversees Project Coordinators' work activities related to projects.
• Oversees design team and consultants, contractors, subcontractors and vendors.

Benefits

• A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan, with company match
• Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
• Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing professional development programs
• Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees