About US Solar
US Solar is a developer, owner, operator, and financier of solar and solar + storage projects, with a focus on emerging state markets, community solar programs, distributed generation and small-scale utility projects nationwide.
US Solar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe diverse teams and diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and breakthrough thinking, which are differentiators in any business and fundamental to our long-term success.
US Solar is hiring a Project Manager who will support and assist in the construction of community solar and other Distributed Generation (DG) solar and energy storage projects. The primary responsibility will be to represent the interests of US Solar as the long-term Owner and Operator of our solar and energy storage assets.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide support to Operations team and VP of Operations by monitoring project progress through engineering, procurement and construction. The Project Manager is a decision maker and person responsible for the scope, schedule, and budget of US Solar projects
· Ensure construction of solar projects adhere to design and contract documents and assure a consistent high-quality record of field activities from contractors and vendors
· Assure contractors and other partners adhere to established budgets and schedules. Uphold US Solar quality standards and influence contractors to deliver high quality products and installation
· Assist in enforcing job site safety and participate in US Solar’s Zero-Injury safety culture
· Uphold and defend the interests of internal and external project stakeholders; including independent engineers, finance counter-parties, etc.
· Manage coordination with interconnecting utilities and other authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)
· Assist in the administration of project accounting including invoice and change order management.
· Assure high quality and consistency of documentation during pre-construction by reviewing drawings, RFIs, submittals, and other project documents
· Attend meetings with external parties and participate by creating agendas, recording and distributing meeting minutes, and establishing permanent record of verbal commitments
· Support tasks related to management of subcontractors, consultants, and vendors, including the creation and administration of Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
· Support US Solar developers in the evaluation of potential sites for constructability
Core Proficiencies:
· Construction management knowledge and comfort with common construction industry practices
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Self-motivated, results oriented, and driven to exceed expectations
· Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
· Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills
· Completes work in a timely and professional manner
· Effective working individually as well as with a team
· Able to react quickly and problem-solve in quickly-changing environment
· Able to accept open-ended tasks, create processes, and achieve reasonable metrics with minimal supervision
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or Engineering field
· Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role or utilizing similar core proficiencies
· Solar PV or Electrical experience and knowledge preferred but not required
· Strong analytical skills with knowledge of project management
· Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
· Current Driver’s License and ability to do minor traveling to project sites