Sr. EPC Project Manager

Heelstone Renewable Energy•Durham, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Heelstone Renewable Energy is a utility-scale solar, wind, and storage developer headquartered in Durham, NC, with expertise in developing, originating, financing, constructing, and operating solar photovoltaic, wind, and storage projects. Heelstone’s strategy includes greenfield development, co-development, and acquisitions of later-stage projects. Heelstone has developed and achieved commercial operation on over 80 solar projects with an aggregate generating capacity of approximately 1.2 GW. Heelstone has partnered with Qualitas Energy to fund its development platform as it continues to grow into a world-class Independent Power Producer. The Sr. EPC Project Manager will be responsible for managing multiple utility-scale solar and battery storage projects throughout the U.S. They will take the lead from late-stage development through construction and transition to Heelstone’s Operations team. This position reports to the SVP of EPC Management and is a full-time position located in Durham, North Carolina.

Requirements

Highly proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Primavera, Bluebeam, Procore, CAD, and Google Earth Pro.
Civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering knowledge.
Exceptional analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
Self-starter that operates well in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of projects and responsibilities, and resolving issues proactively.
Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, prioritize efforts, and work effectively under pressure.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Strong organization and management skills.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
5 years of solar project management experience, including experience taking projects from preconstruction through handover to operations.
Managing budgets over $50 million per project.
Familiar with project development software (CAD, GIS, Microsoft Project).

Nice To Haves

Experience at an IPP is preferred.
BESS and or wind experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Mentor and support EPC team members, providing technical guidance and leadership.
Lead the most complex projects, including risk management, with minimal oversight from management.
Project lead on multiple projects through varying stages of construction.
Responsible for indicative project pricing, budget forecasting, budget management, cash flows, expense tracking, tracking of project risks, and cost-saving strategies to ensure projects are completed within financial constraints.
Support Development with project permitting, community outreach, and landowner relations.
Run EPC Contractor RFP’s, including setting up data rooms, answering RFI’s, reviewing bids, and making recommendations on award.
Provide procurement support for material selection and logistics coordination for owner-supplied material.
Negotiating EPC contracts, including exhibits, and then managing the agreements, including change orders.
Ensure all required deliverables are received from the EPC contractor, including complete invoice packages, weekly and monthly reporting, and major milestones (MC, PiS, COD, SC, FC).
Coordinate the overall project construction schedule for solar and battery storage projects, including but not limited to construction permitting, engineering drawings, long lead equipment procurement, RFP release, contractor selection, punch-list management, utility interconnection, project closeout, and project turnover.
Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and quality standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead with Heelstone Construction Manager(s) to effectively manage each project and for construction progress and status tracking.
Travel to active construction sites to provide oversight, review project status, and maintain relationships with EPC contractors (40-50% of time).
Support M&A efforts.
Support project financing efforts.
Other duties as assigned.