EPC Solar - Project Manager

LPL Solar•Fort Lauderdale, FL

19d

About The Position

LPL Solar is a self-perform solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, managing long-standing relationships with utilities and large IPPs (Independent Power Producers) in the U.S. Our leadership team has over 20 GW of solar construction experience with over 200 cumulative projects completed in thirteen states and the Province of Ontario, Canada. Unlike some EPCs, LPL self-performs the construction of many of the build components of a utility-scale solar plant. Skills and experience gained in self-perform construction pay significant dividends as our colleagues progress into different opportunities within the company. Deeply involved in each aspect of construction, our Project Managers interact regularly with Corporate Leadership, Project Executives, General Superintendents, Superintendents, and Feld Supervisors.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or other related disciplines required
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Solar Construction project management, including roles as Project Engineer, Sr. Project Engineer, and/or Assistant Project Manager
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for interaction with: Client team member and representatives Subcontractors Local governmental officials
Computer proficiency is a necessity, including familiarity with: MS Office Suite of tools, Schedule software; Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project Project Management/Project Accounting software like Procore and Sage
Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking a plus

Responsibilities

Manages solar project execution, including profit and loss management, working with trade contractors, and/or participating in proposals and presentations.
Contributes to project financial tracking as follows: Approves miscellaneous job expenditures Assists in preparing monthly Owner Requisitions Processes monthly requisitions Manages change order process Assists in Loss-Control Management
Manages project assets
Collaborates with the jobsite and Safety team to develop, implement, and maintain the project safety program for a safe work environment. Creates and influences safety culture as a mentor and model.
Oversees the implementation of quality management plan and quality culture.
Coordinates, monitors, and manages design deliverable schedule to facilitate and/or assist with permits, procurement, off-site production, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout of the project
Manages project performance status reports for schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety and environment, quality control, and best practices/lessons learned programs.
Collaborates with Field Supervision to confirm that all necessary equipment, material, and resources are in place for field operations at appropriate times.
Manages risk of EPC Agreement and design compliance to contract obligations.
Manages project team, client representative, consultant, and trade contractor relationships
Manages staff and hourly workforce schedules.
Develops and maintains strong, customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers, including local governmental officials.