VP, Project Management

Pivot Energy•Denver, CO

37d•$200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Pivot Energy is looking for an experienced, energetic senior executive to lead, develop, and expand the companyâs growing project management team. The role will oversee all aspects of construction and completion of Pivotâs clean energy project portfolios, including development and management of staff, enhancing project management processes and reporting systems, ensuring subcontractor performance and compliance, and delivery and transfer of projects to operations and asset management. We are looking for a natural leader who can create and drive strategy to allow Pivot to deliver projects efficiently at the significant scale Pivot is achieving, and who will nurture and enhance our talented team to deliver high-quality projects to Pivot and our clients. This is a highly collaborative role, interfacing with Origination, Project Development, Engineering, Preconstruction, Finance, and other teams to ensure the successful completion of projects. Success in this role will hinge on clear and rapid communications with stakeholders, internal and external, and implementation of robust software and systems to process the scale of the work.

Requirements

8+ yearsâ experience in solar construction and delivery roles
5+ years of relevant business and leadership experience
Demonstrated leadership skills, collaborative, highly positive outlook, flexible, and team-building experience
Extensive knowledge of renewable energy construction assemblies, components, and sequencing of construction activities
Proven track record in developing highly competent, engaged, and efficient teams of construction professionals
Comprehension of solar cost structure and financial modeling
Experience in EPC contract negotiations and management

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple nationwide project portfolios and delivering over 100MW annually into operation
Experience delivering small-scale utility projects into operation
Ability to navigate complex interconnection challenges and advance projects through utility processes
Contracting and construction of Energy Storage assets
PMP designation or equivalent project management experience
An advanced degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop sector expertise, serving as the construction market expert in the company and training team members on responsibilities to protect the companyâs interests and reputation
Manage prime EPC contracts, driving high performance by subcontractors and enforcing the companyâs rights and obligations, resulting in well-built, on-time, and on-budget projects
In collaboration with other leaders of the company, set the business direction and strategy for the project management team
Ensure compliance with all of the companyâs policies and procedures
Own external communications and diligence with financial partners, working closely with the Project Finance team and partners to adhere to deadlines and reporting requirements
Create systems and enforce expectations of the team to clearly and rapidly communicate all project statuses, risks, and key decisions
Develop, execute, monitor, report, and revise internal project standards, policies, guidelines, and objectives as needed
Coordinate with internal Project Development and Finance teams to understand project portfolio timing and challenges
Coordinate with Engineering and Procurement teams to establish strategies, planning, and resource requirements to support the overall project pipeline
Interface with Preconstruction and Contracts team to establish best practices, review subcontractor qualifications, bid reviews, contract award, and negotiations as needed
Work with O&M and Asset Management teams to ensure smooth transitions into operations
Support proposals and/or presentations related to other business efforts such as RFPs
Evaluate individual and team performance and provide direction and development to team members
Support training and development of staff expertise in core functional areas
Cultivate and manage relationships with new and existing subcontractors through exceptional project delivery and collaboration

Benefits

Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
Generous parental leave
401(k) matching
Home Office set up stipend for new employees
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
Professional development and educational reimbursements