Solar EPC Project Manager or Senior Project Manager - Grid Power

Solar EPC Project Manager or Senior Project Manager - Grid Power

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining Zero SM. As one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world's net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.

The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:

• Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That's how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.
• Rise Together. To succeed here, you'll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?
• Perform 're seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?
• Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.
• Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.

Origis Energy is seeking an experienced, technically focused Project Leader to be responsible for the complete execution life cycle of project(s) from Development thru to Operations. The Project Leader will report to the Vice President of Project Delivery and other departmental leaders to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Management Duties:
• Work closely with Project Development to understand real estate, legal, environmental, permitting, constructability, and interconnection issues
• Accountable for EPC budgets and schedules from early-stage Development through EPC execution
• Close engagement/support of internal Finance team
• Project schedule management
• Communicates critical development, design, permitting, supply chain, preconstruction, and contract milestones with all internal and external stakeholders
• Identifies and communicates potential high-risk items to the Management team and develops action plans to address them
• EPC scope of work development
• Internal management presentations/updates Communicates overall EPC strategy/approach in close coordination with Contracts team to facilitate the EPC RFP process and selection
• Drives the EPC negotiations to timely execution while aligning with cost, schedule, and commercial targets of the project
• Leads kickoff meetings to transition projects from Precon through execution.
• Project status reporting
• Engineering Duties:
• Drive value engineering efforts
• Coordinate with Engineering on solar and energy storage plant designs to optimize energy production vs project site constructability cost considerations
• Manage multiple 3rd party consultants/engineers
• Procurement Duties:
• Coordinate with Supply Chain team to evaluate current best-in-class offerings from major equipment suppliers
• 3rd Party EPC bidding and contracting
• Construction Duties:
• EPC contract management
• Coordinate with construction site teams
• Interconnection Utility interface
• Drive closeout and turnover coordination with operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical solar background
• Large utility scale solar experience ideal
• BESS experience ideal
• Comprehension of solar cost structure
• Experience in EPC contract negotiations and management
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Technical or Business degree required
• Professional certification (PE, RA, or other) preferred

Key Attributes for Success

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to perform in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative work environment
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary team meetings to achieve desired outcomes
• Proven business…