Early-Stage Solar Project Manager

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Early-Stage Solar Project Manage

rPlay a key role in the development and execution of utility-scale solar projects. Reporting to the Solar Regional Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple solar projects through the Early-Stage Development process and preparing them for successful turnover to the Construction team

.This position requires a highly organized and self-directed professional who can independently manage project scope, schedule, budget, permitting, engineering coordination, and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects are technically feasible, financially viable, and commercially supported

.
Project Development & Manageme

• ntLead multiple assigned solar projects through the Early-Stage Development proces
• s.Take ownership of project execution with limited supervision, ensuring projects are technically feasible, financially viable, commercially supported, and aligned with schedule requirement
• s.Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and milestone trackin
• g.Support project turnover activities to Construction and Operations team

s.
Financial & Budget Managem

• entAnalyze technical and financial data to identify key trends, risks, opportunities, and project performance indicato
• rs.Develop, manage, and maintain project capital budge
• ts.Monitor project expenditures and proactively manage budget approvals and cost contro
• ls.Evaluate optimization opportunities to improve project economics and execution strategi

es.
Engineering, Permitting & Commercial Sup

• portCoordinate engineering activities and leverage subject matter experts throughout project developm
• ent.Support permitting efforts and interface with regulatory agencies as requi
• red.Facilitate problem resolution and remove project obstac
• les.Develop construction execution plans and schedu
• les.Assist with the negotiation, execution, and administration of commercial agreements and contra

cts.
Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordin

• ationInterface with executive leadership, suppliers, contractors, regulatory agencies, local communities, and landow
• ners.Coordinate project activities with vendors, consultants, local officials, and state agen
• cies.Support communications and reporting for project management committees and key stakehol

ders.
Construction & Field S

• upportMonitor productivity, schedule adherence, work quality, and safety performance on assigned pro
• jects.Participate in field walkdowns and verify completed work meets design and construction require
• ments.Review contractor progress and payment req
• uests.Assess constructability, resource allocation, and field execution s
• tatus.Assist in resolving technical and construction-related i

ssues.
Safety & Com

• plianceReinforce safety expectations, procedural compliance, lessons learned, and corrective a
• ctions.Ensure project activities align with company safety standards and regulatory requir
• ements.Support contractor oversight and promote a strong safety culture across all project acti

vities.
Reporting & Process Imp

• rovementUtilize project management and reporting software to manage critical project data and deliv
• erables.Prepare project status updates, performance reports, and executive-level communi
• cations.Support process improvement initiatives and operational efficiency efforts across the Early-Stage Developme
• nt team.Perform additional project-related duties as a

ssigned.
Quali

• ficationsExperience managing utility-scale solar, renewable energy, power generation, or large infrastructure
• projects.Strong project management, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder managemen
• t skills.Experience coordinating engineering, permitting, construction, and regulatory ac
• tivities.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced env
• ironment.Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving a
• bilities.Proficiency with project management and reporting softwa

re tools.