Project Manager, Construction

Primergy Solar Management LLC•Oakland, CA

2d•$130,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

Primergy is hiring a Project Manager, Construction to lead execution and construction activities for assigned utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects. Acting as the owner's representative, this person will coordinate closely with the Sr. Director of Construction, internal teams, EPC partners, and other stakeholders throughout preconstruction scoping, EPC contracting, construction, and the transition to asset management. The role supports project directors with RFPs, EPC selection, and successful project handoffs, while keeping projects on contracted schedules and budgets. This is a remote role requiring access to a major metropolitan airport for project travel. The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of accountability for project execution and supervision, lead stakeholder engagement, and travel to project sites across the United States. Candidates with substantial additional experience and a track record leading multiple large-scale projects through Commercial Operation Date may be considered for the Senior Project Manager, Construction level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 7 years of relevant renewable energy development and/or construction experience.
At least 4 years of on-site construction experience on utility-scale projects (100 MWac or larger solar PV and/or 50 MW or larger BESS), working directly with large construction teams.
Demonstrated solar PV and/or battery energy storage development or construction experience, including proficiency in EPC procurement and management.
Strong cross-functional communication and coordination skills, with the ability to proactively manage project risks and collaborate with Development, M&A, Legal, Origination, Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams.
Access to a major metropolitan airport to facilitate travel.
Honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Results-oriented approach and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Track record of leading renewable energy construction projects through COD and project closeout.
Current knowledge of evolving regulations and industry trends affecting renewable energy project execution, including prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content requirements.
Technical knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including PV modules, single-axis trackers, central and string inverters, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, substations, and BESS.
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk-benefit tradeoffs to project teams and senior leadership, verbally and in writing.
Sound commercial judgment, prioritization, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, new responsibilities, and evolving project requirements.
Ability to collaborate across geographically dispersed teams and organizational functions.
Ability to manage competing priorities while supporting sustainable work practices and a healthy work-life balance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with development and/or construction on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.
Experience as an owner’s representative or owner’s project manager on financed utility-scale projects, including lender and Independent Engineer reporting and construction draw management.
Strong commercial acumen, counterparty and customer management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Proficiency with project controls and document management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Autodesk Build, and Bluebeam.
OSHA 30 certification and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Significant additional experience and a demonstrated record of leading multiple large-scale projects through COD may qualify candidates for consideration at the Senior Project Manager, Construction level.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement of EPC contracts, including bidding, scoping, and execution for large-scale utility and distributed-generation solar plants.
Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, construction documents, contractual obligations, deliveries, permits, monthly reporting, and data room files.
Manage project personnel, potentially including an Assistant Project Manager, Construction Manager, and internal or external field staff.
Direct owner’s consultants and oversee project activities with development, development engineering, and preconstruction teams; coordinate planning, resolve problems, and maintain company and project policies, procedures, and standards.
Manage the project budget and contingency, review and approve EPC contractor pay applications, support lender draws, and coordinate Independent Engineer site visits and reporting.
Manage change orders and logs, project contract documentation, notices, certificates, and other contractual records.
Prepare logs and other documentation for construction meetings.
Track and report contract milestone submittals, ensure accuracy and timeliness, and notify senior management of deficiencies.
Review and challenge EPC contractor baseline schedules and monthly updates, track performance against contractual milestones, and manage owner-controlled inputs such as notice to proceed, permits, interconnection, and owner-furnished equipment deliveries.
Provide owner oversight of site safety, confirm EPC contractors and subcontractors follow a compliant EHS program, and monitor incident reporting, safety metrics, and OSHA compliance.
Oversee quality assurance and quality control; witness commissioning and performance testing; verify punch-list closeout; and manage substantial and final completion, COD, and turnover to asset management and O&M teams.
Administer EPC contracts from the owner’s perspective, including negotiating change orders, enforcing liquidated damages and performance guarantees, and managing warranty claims and disputes.
Manage owner interconnection agreement and power purchase agreement obligations and milestones, coordinating with the utility, ISO/RTO, and offtaker through energization.
Manage the PWA consultant to ensure prevailing wage and apprenticeship obligations flow down into EPC contracts.
Support requests for proposals, analyze bids, and administer EPC contracts and owner-furnished equipment supply agreements.
Work directly with third-party EPC management teams to execute project activities and ensure management and reporting align with contracted scopes and project needs.
Represent the company and projects in meetings with stakeholders, government agencies, power offtakers, contractors, and subcontractors.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for project execution and supervision.
Work with the project team to prepare project reports and documentation as needed.
Travel to project sites across the United States and lead stakeholder engagement during preconstruction and construction.
Participate in scheduled project team calls, prepare agendas and minutes, and identify key action items.
Collaborate with and respond to requests from internal colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned (5%).