Project Manager

Adapture Renewables•Oakland, CA

12d•$135,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, we develop, finance, engineer, build, own, and operate high quality utility-scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage projects. Our Construction team is looking for a talented Project Manager to help support the efforts of our fast-growing company. Adapture Renewables is owned by KIRKBI Climate – the private holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family founded to build a sustainable future for the LEGO® brand through generations. This position will work in our Construction team and lead the end-to-end delivery of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects, from development and preconstruction handoff through commercial operation, owning project plans, budgets, schedules, and EPC execution while leading a project team of APMs, CMs, and Quality Managers. This position reports to the Director of Construction. The candidate may be based remotely in the U.S., with periodic travel to our Bay Area home office and other company locations.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience managing utility-scale solar PV and BESS construction projects from inception through commercial operation
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
PVsyst energy modeling software experience
Experience with PV utility-scale design, including layouts and single-line diagrams
Experience with civil design requirements for the development of PV utility-scale projects, including site access, site drainage, and hydrology
Experience with various PV technologies used in utility-scale projects in the U.S. market
Experience with resource analysis and performance metrics and KPIs, including leading training and certification processes
OSHA 30 certification; CPR/First-Aid/AED; SWPPP and erosion control
Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills
Position requires regular travel to project sites and other company locations

Responsibilities

Lead and manage internal and external resources to execute through development and precon handoff to project team
Lead contract negotiations with EPCs and drive contract execution process
Lead project procurement coordination activities (e.g., modules, MPT, HV breakers)
Assist the development team by providing site risk assessment and mitigation options
Analyze site for key constructability factors based on constraint data including, but not limited to, environmental risks, easements, wetlands, and pipelines
Interview, hire, lead, and retain APMs, CMs, and Quality Managers to manage projects from inception to O&M
Manage project plans and budgets; compile revenue and cash flow forecasts; compile financial reports for executive management and shareholders
Manage utility requirements and GIA, including substation, switchyard, and T-line construction
Manage and build BESS projects, including standalone, co-located, and combined configurations
Drive project schedule to meet contractual EPC milestones, Utility/GIA milestones, ISO COD, and PPA COD deadlines
Provide support to the precon team on RFP bid reviews and technical documentation, including support in the EPC selection process
Conduct monthly owner site visits and assessments to monitor and manage construction EPCs
Implement, monitor, and improve the following systems on a project-by-project basis: Site-specific safety program and site safety audits, Quality management program and QA/QC inspections, Cost management system, Schedule management system
Lead and coordinate communications with landowners, utilities, and offtakers as needed during construction
Report on project health regularly to management
Represent the construction department in relevant development and delivery meetings as required
Represent the construction department during relevant third-party stakeholder meetings and events as required
Coordinate weekly one-on-one meetings with the project team